Acquiring Company
Merck Animal Health
Acquired Company
Elanco Animal Health
RahwayIndianapolisPharmaceutical ManufacturingManufacturingBiotechnologyAgriculture and FarmingHealth CareAnimal FeedPetVeterinaryPharmaceutical ManufacturingDescription
Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the aqua business of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated for $1.3 billion in cash, consisting of an innovative portfolio of medicines and vaccines, nutritionals and supplements for aquatic species, along with related aqua manufacturing facilities and a research facility. This acquisition is expected to broaden Merck Animal Health’s aqua portfolio and establish it as a leader in aqua.
Quick answer
Merck Animal Health is acquiring Elanco Animal Health, announced February 5, 2024. Merck Animal Health is based in Rahway, New Jersey, United States.
- How much did Merck Animal Health pay for Elanco Animal Health?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Merck Animal Health do?
- Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business of Merck.
- Where are Merck Animal Health and Elanco Animal Health based?
- Merck Animal Health is based in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Elanco Animal Health is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Merck Animal Health?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Merck Animal Health. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Elanco Animal Health?
Elanco Animal Health was acquired by Merck Animal Health, based in Rahway. The deal was reported on February 5, 2024. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business of Merck. Merck Animal Health is privately held and operates in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
When did Merck Animal Health acquire Elanco Animal Health?
Merck Animal Health's acquisition of Elanco Animal Health was reported on February 5, 2024. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Elanco Animal Health do?
It is publicly traded (ELAN), operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Indianapolis.
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