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26 June 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMuireann Bolger

Merck KGaA agrees $11.3bn deal in major life sciences expansion

Deal is aimed at strengthening German company’s presence across high-growth life sciences markets by adding a portfolio of advanced research and analytical technologies.

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