Merck Daejeon Bioprocessing Center Opens With €300 Million Investment to Expand Asia-Pacific Biologics Supply

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The Merck Daejeon bioprocessing center opened on 29 October 2026 with a €300 million-plus investment, adding cell culture media, process liquids and sterile sampling capacity for Asia-Pacific biopharma manufacturers.

Sandoz 2026 Sales Rise 5% at CC as Biosimilars Climb 19%; Core-EBITDA Margin Guidance Upgraded to 23.0-23.5%

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Sandoz 2026 sales reached USD 8,703 million in the first nine months, up 5% at constant currencies, with biosimilars up 19% and generics down 1%. The company narrowed full-year net-sales growth guidance to 5-6% and upgraded its core-EBITDA margin outlook to 23.0-23.5%.

Charles River FDA Collaboration With Labcorp Targets New Preclinical Methods for Abuse Potential Assessment

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Charles River, Labcorp and the FDA have signed a Research Collaboration Agreement to develop sensitive preclinical tools that quantify and rank the abuse potential of new drugs, including abuse-deterrent formulations.

Samsung Biologics Q3 2026 Results: Plant 5 Ramp-Up and Rockville Lift Revenue to KRW 1,490 Billion as 2026 Guidance Rises to 20%

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Samsung Biologics Q3 2026 Results show revenue of KRW 1,490 billion and operating profit of KRW 640 billion. Plant 5 ramp-up and the Rockville site contributed, and the company raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance to 20%.

Merck KGaA Announces Silence Therapeutics Acquisition to Add Divesiran siRNA Therapy to Rare Disease Pipeline

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The Silence Therapeutics acquisition gives Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, the Phase 3-ready siRNA therapy Divesiran for polycythemia vera. The deal carries a $1.1 billion enterprise value and is expected to close in Q1 2027.