Fierce Pharma July 7, 2022
Angus Liu

Weeks after speculation surrounding a potential Merck acquisition of Seagen first surfaced, the two companies are now reportedly nearing a deal that could be the biopharma world’s largest since 2020—unless antitrust regulators intervene.

Merck is in advanced talks to buy Seagen for about $40 billion or more, or above $200 per share, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

The companies hope to tie the knot on or before Merck’s second-quarter earnings report, which is set for July 28, the newspaper reports.

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