Merck consumer sale rumours

Published: 12-Mar-2014
Finance

Several firms said to be interested in buying the consumer healthcare division of Merck.

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Bayer, Novartis and other firms are said to be interested in buying the consumer healthcare division of Merck, according to sources close to the company.

Reckitt Benckiser and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have also been in discussions with Merck, French news service Reuters reported.

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