Merck held talks to buy biotech MoonLake for over $3 billion, FT reports

- 6/2/2025

</head><body><p>(Reuters) -Merck has held talks to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics for more than $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.</p><p>MoonLake's shares rose 19% in extended trading.</p><p>Merck submitted a nonbinding offer for MoonLake earlier this year, according to the report, which added that the initial approach was rejected but talks could be revived.</p><p>Merck's approach for MoonLake ahead of late-stage clinical data for its flagship drug puts the biotech on a strong footing to get sold, the report said.</p><p>There was no guarantee a deal would happen and there was a possibility that other buyers would emerge, the FT reported.</p><p>Merck and MoonLake did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.</p><p>Merck has relied on its best-seller Keytruda to fuel its growth for years, but the drug's patents will begin to expire in 2028. 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Merck held talks to buy biotech MoonLake for over $3 billion, FT reports