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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & KENILWORTH, N.J.
Partnership Combines NGMs Unique Biology-focused Research Platform with Mercks Late-stage Clinical and Commercialization Strengths to Discover Medicines for Serious Diseases
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held biotechnology company and
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada,
today announced they have entered into a multi-year collaboration to
research, discover, develop and commercialize novel biologic therapies
across a wide range of therapeutic areas. This agreement will become
effective upon the expiration of the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
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Contact:
MerckMedia Relations:Pamela Eisele, 267-305-3558orKim Hamilton, 908-740-1863orInvestor Relations:Justin Holko, 908-740-1879orNGM BiopharmaceuticalsMedia Relations:Tony Plohoros, 908-940-01356 Degreestplohoros@6degreespr.comorInvestor Relations:Beth DelGiacco, 212-362-1200Stern Investor Relationsbeth@sternir.com
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