Merck (MRK) Acquisition of Acceleron Pharma Cleared by Antitrust Authorities in Germany and Austria
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Merck Announces Receipt of Antitrust Clearance in Germany and Austria Relating to Tender Offer to Acquire Acceleron Pharma Inc.
November 8, 2021 4:30 PM ESTKENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that its pending acquisition of Acceleron Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: XLRN) has been cleared by the competition authorities in Germany and Austria.
As previously announced on October 12, 2021, Merck commenced, through a subsidiary, a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Acceleron, for $180 in cash, without interest and less any required tax withholding. The receipt of antitrust clearance from the competition authorities in... More
