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Merck KGaA to Acquire Bio-Techne for ~$11.3B

Shots: Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bio-Techne, bringing together two companies with complementary portfolios spanning research tools, diagnostics, bioprocessing, and advanced therapeutics As per the deal, Merck KGaA will acquire Bio-Techne for $73/share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of ~$11.3B; closing is expected by late 2026 or early…

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Bio-Techne’s Ella Platform Receives the CE-IVD Marking for Rapid, Cartridge‑Based Immunoassays

Shots: Bio-Techne has received the European CE-IVD Mark for Ella benchtop immunoassay platform to produce accurate biomarker results in clinical settings Ella is compatible with Simple Plex assays powered by R&D Systems antibodies & proteins, offering over 390 analytes across neuroscience, immunology, oncology, & cell & gene therapy to ensure consistent, high-quality data across diverse research applications…

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