Merck KGaA Consumer Unit Is a Deal Too Far for Mylan: Gadfly

Merck KGaA Consumer Unit Is a Deal Too Far for Mylan: Gadfly

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Washington Post, DC
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Less than two years after making its biggest-ever acquisition, Mylan NV is in talks with Merck KGaA about buying the company’s consumer business, according to Reuters.

There’s something to be said for opportunism -- several other bidders have dropped out of the running for this unit over the past few months, and the price may have dropped. But Mylan needs to dial back its deal ambitions.