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Merck held talks to buy biotech MoonLake for over $3 billion, FT reports

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(Reuters) -Merck has held talks to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics for more than $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter. (

Merck in Talks to Acquire Swiss Biotech MoonLake for Over $3 Billion

(Reuters) -Merck has held talks to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics for more than $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

(Reporting by Puyaan Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Merck is negotiating to acquire MoonLake Immunotherapeutics.
  • The deal is valued at over $3 billion.
  • MoonLake is a Swiss biotech company.
  • The report comes from the Financial Times.
  • This acquisition highlights Merck's expansion strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What company is Merck in talks to acquire?
Merck is in discussions to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics.
How much is Merck reportedly willing to pay for MoonLake?
Merck has held talks to acquire MoonLake for more than $3 billion.
Which publication reported on Merck's acquisition talks?
The Financial Times reported on the talks between Merck and MoonLake.

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