Merck KGaA completes acquisition of AZ, integration to be completed by end of the year

摘要

Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany) said on Friday that it completed its acquisition of AZ Electronic Materials, creating a leading solutions provider in the premium segment of high-tech materials and functional specialty chemicals. Merck, in December, made a recommended cash ofer totaling ￡1.6 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire AZ.