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Merck KGaA to acquire Silence Therapeutics for $20

PRIVATEOct 19, 2026

Acquiring Company

Merck KGaA

Acquired Company

Silence Therapeutics

DarmstadtLondonBiotechnologyHealth CareBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silence Therapeutics plc for $20 per ADS in cash. This acquisition aims to strengthen Merck's rare disease pipeline with Silence's innovative siRNA asset. Silence Therapeutics focuses on developing therapies in areas of high unmet need, enhancing Merck's commitment to transformative healthcare solutions.

Company Information

Company

Merck KGaA

Location

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

About

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 64,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2022, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 22.2 billion in 66 countries. The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company.

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Who acquired Silence Therapeutics?

Silence Therapeutics was acquired by Merck KGaA, based in Darmstadt. The deal was reported on October 19, 2026. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. Merck KGaA is privately held and operates in Biotechnology.

When did Merck KGaA acquire Silence Therapeutics?

Merck KGaA's acquisition of Silence Therapeutics was reported on October 19, 2026. Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silence Therapeutics plc for $20 per ADS in cash. This acquisition aims to strengthen Merck's rare disease pipeline with Silence's innovative siRNA asset. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Silence Therapeutics do?

Silence Therapeutics is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to transforming people’s lives by silencing diseases through precision engineered medicines created with proprietary siRNA (short interfering RNA) technology. It is publicly traded (SLN), operating in Biotechnology, and is based in London.

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