SP expected to get over half a - share and $ 1 in cash per share . ` We look forward to joining forces with an outstanding partner we know well and that shares our commitment to patients , employees and the communities where we work and live . '' Merck was expected to own around 68 percent of the company . Both drug - makers reported better - than - expected quarterly results in February .
SP expected to get over half a - share and $ 1 in cash per share . Merck was expected to own around 68 percent of the company . Both drug - makers reported better - than - expected quarterly results in February .