Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Merck's Dick Clark shifts position on mega merger


Merck's Chief Executive Richard Clark said the drug maker was open to buying a big rival, signaling a shift for a company that long maintained its research prowess was enough to keep it growing.


In a conference call with analysts after reporting better-than-expected earnings, Mr. Clark said Merck would look "across the whole spectrum" of deals, including a major takeover. "I don't think in today's world any CEO can categorically rule out any type of transaction," he said.

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