Healthcare M&A » By The Online Investor Staff, updated Tue., Apr. 30, 11:54 PM
Recent mergers and acquisitions in the Healthcare M&A category.
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Slide #14. Bayer AG — Merck Consumer Care Business
Acquirer:
Bayer AG
Acquiree:
Merck Consumer Care Business (NYSE:MRK)
Details:
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Merck Consumer Care (MCC) business to Bayer AG (BAYRY) for $14.2 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Bayer AG will acquire Merck's existing OTC business, including the global trademark and prescription rights for Claritin and Afrin.
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