EU to investigate Merck KGaA’s merger with Sigma–Aldrich
Commission says Merck failed to disclose a crucial research project
The European commission has filed a statement of objection relating to Merck KGaA’s 2014 merger deal with Sigma–Aldrich. The commission alleges that Merck withheld information relating to a significant R&D project that could have influenced the commission’s views on the merger.