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Merck agrees to sell CDMO business to Lonza

By Public Technologies
  • Merck agreed to sell its Life Science contract development and manufacturing business to Lonza for a mid-triple-digit million-euro amount.
  • Closing is expected in mid-2027, with the acquisition expanding Lonza’s US manufacturing capacity.
  • The sale sharpens the Life Science portfolio’s focus on innovation-driven businesses with strong value-creation potential.
  • BioReliance Contract Testing Services is excluded from the transaction and will remain within Life Science.


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