Novartis was formed in 1996 by the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. It was considered the largest corporate merger in history during that time. The pharmaceutical and agrochemical divisions of both companies formed Novartis as an independent entity. The name Novartis was based on the Latin terms, “novae artes” (new skills).
Novartis was formed in 1996 by the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz It was considered the largest corporate merger in history during that time The pharmaceutical and agrochemical divisions of both companies formed Novartis as an independent entity The name Novartis was based on the Latin terms “novae artes” (new skills)