22 September 2014
READ SIGMA ALDRRICH PRESENTATION JULY 2014
Details
• Merck KGaA to acquire Sigma-Aldrich for
$140 per share in cash, valuing company at
approx. $17 billion (€13.1 billion)
• Acquisition expands Merck Millipore’s global reach,
increasing the company’s presence in North America and
adding exposure to fast-growing Asian markets
• Customers benefit from broader offering of
complementary products and capabilities and
leading e-commerce platform in the industry
• Merck plans to maintain significant presence
in St. Louis, MO, and Billerica, MA
• Life Science contribution to Merck earnings
more than doubles
• Transaction expected to be immediately
accretive to EPS pre and EBITDA margin
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