Merck & Co. is close to finalizing a takeover bid for Seagen, with media reports citing an offer in the region of $38bn.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on 17 June that the US pharma giant was exploring an acquisition of the...
Merck & Co Closing In On Seagen Acquisition
Deal Expected To Be Worth Around $38bn
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Merck is closing in on the acquisition of the antibody drug conjugate specialists which would help the pharma giant consolidate its presence in oncology.
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