Procter & Gamble completes game-changing acquisition of Merck’s consumer health unit

Procter & Gamble completes game-changing acquisition of Merck’s consumer health unit

In a significant boost to its consumer health portfolio, Procter & Gamble (P&G) has concluded its €3.4 billion acquisition of German pharmaceutical giant Merck’s consumer health business. This move, first announced in April 2018, aims to elevate P&G’s position in the global over-the-counter (OTC) health market, adding extensive geographical scale and expanding its presence across […]

Procter & Gamble to acquire Merck’s consumer health business for €3.4bn

Procter & Gamble to acquire Merck’s consumer health business for €3.4bn

Procter & Gamble (P&G), a leading US consumer goods company, has finalized a deal to acquire the consumer health business of German pharmaceutical company Merck for approximately €3.4 billion ($4.2 billion). This all-cash transaction marks a significant expansion of P&G’s consumer health division by incorporating a range of over-the-counter (OTC) products from Merck. Expanding P&G’s […]