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Lonza agrees to acquire five US CDMO sites from Merck KGaA

Company / institutional announcement · Lonza

Source published: · Event / reporting date: 2026-11-03

Site published: 2026-11-03 · Updated: 2026-11-03

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What changed

Lonza signed an agreement to acquire five US CDMO sites from Merck KGaA, adding bioconjugation, payload-linker, viral vector, and advanced delivery capabilities. Closing is expected in mid-2027, subject to customary conditions. Until then, the businesses will continue operating independently.

Why it may matter

The deal may reshape US outsourcing options for complex modalities; customers should confirm future capabilities and supply continuity.

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