Merck to Acquire Acceleron Pharma Inc.

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Go back to Merck to Acquire Acceleron Pharma Inc.

Merck (MRK) to Acquire Acceleron Pharma (XLRN) for $11.5 Billion, Deal Brings in Potential Blockbuster in PAH Says Analyst

September 30, 2021 7:56 AM EDT

Merck (NYSE: MRK) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Acceleron Pharma (Nasdaq: XLRN) for $180 per share in cash in the deal valued at $11.5 billion.

Todays announcement has confirmed media reports that XLRN is in advanced talks with MRK over a takeover deal.

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