MRK - Mergers and acquisitions

Addition of TERN-701, a novel investigational oral allosteric BCR::ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor, further diversifies Merck's oncology pipeline Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Terns") (NASDAQ:TERN). "The Terns acquisition reflects Merck's continued focus on science‑driven, value‑enhancing business development aimed at bringing meaningful innovation to patients," said Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. "We believe TERN‑701 has the potential to become a differentiated treatment option for certain patients with chronic myeloid leu

Acquisition Immediately Adds to Organon's Suite of Contraceptive Offerings and Continues to Build on Strong Foundation in Women's Health Around the World Organon (NYSE:OGN) today announced that it has acquired the rights from Bayer AG to Marvelon® and Mercilon®, combined oral hormonal daily contraceptive pills, in the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, and has entered into an agreement to acquire the rights to these products in Vietnam. Marvelon and Mercilon are already owned, manufactured, and marketed by Organon as prescription oral contraceptives in 20 other markets. This acquisition gives Organon full global ownership of these brands (except in South Korea) by r