Another take-out – US large pharma Merck acquires Verona Pharma
Yesterday, Merck announced that it will buy portfolio company Verona Pharma for approximately 10 billion USD. The price of USD 107 per ADS corresponds to a bid premium of 23%. By acquiring Verona, Merck will gain access to its treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a drug which has shown strong launch and sales development.