Agreement signedPublished 19 Oct 2026

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany /
Silence Therapeutics plc

Merck KGaA to acquire Silence Therapeutics plc

Buy side: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Buy sideMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Target: Silence Therapeutics plc
TargetSilence Therapeutics plc
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Buy side: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Buy sideMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Target: Silence Therapeutics plc
TargetSilence Therapeutics plc
01 / BuyerMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
02 / TargetSilence Therapeutics plc
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany agreed to acquire Silence Therapeutics plc through a scheme of arrangement, subject to the conditions in the transaction agreement.

Silence Therapeutics plc shareholders will receive $6.6667 in cash for each ordinary share. Holders of American Depositary Shares will receive $20.00 in cash for each ADS.

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