02.09.2010

A Prime-Example of a Strategic Acquisition

There are several reasons to acquire companies like growth, investment, innovation, synergy, elimination of a competitor, and supporting an organizations' business strategy. In terms of strategy, the acquisition of Millipore by Merck is an example of a perfect strategic acquisition. Dr. Arne Kusserow, Editor-in-Chief of G.I.T. Laboratory Journal talked to Dr. Bernd Reckmann, Head of the newly formed Merck Millipore division and Member of the Executive Board of Merck.
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