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Merck & Co. Inc. / Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

2003 · Acquisition/Merger · $1.5B · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
80
Strongly positive

Merck & Co. launched a tender offer on January 14, 2003 for the remaining 49% of Banyu Pharmaceutical it did not already own, valued at approximately $1.5 billion at 1,400 yen per share. The transaction closed on March 6, 2003, after which Banyu was delisted.

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