Covington Represents Merck in Acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics

Covington Represents Merck in Acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics

January 8, 2024

WASHINGTON—Covington advised Merck in its definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc., for $23.00 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $680 million.

Closing of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including approval of the merger by Harpoon’s stockholders, the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, and other customary conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

The Covington team included Catherine Dargan, Mike Riella, Drew Fischer, and Alicia Zhang.