Pharma BD Deal Intelligence
Merck KGaA / Millipore Corporation
2010 · Acquisition/Merger · $7.2B · Complete
Announcement Sentiment
75
Strongly positive
Outcome Score
88
Worked — the deal delivered on its rationale.
Merck KGaA acquired Millipore for $7.2B (EUR 5.3B) for life science business.
Did it work? Outcome assessment
Merck KGaA / Millipore: Achieved Stated Rationale (Score: 79/100)
Strategic verdict
Achieved Stated Rationale
Assessment window: 5yr post-close.
Key facts
- Announced Feb 28, 2010
- Closed Jul 15, 2010
- Deal value $7.2B
- Deal type Acquisition/Merger
- Indications Life Science Tools & Biomanufacturing
- Key assets Non-pharma deal
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