Astra and zeneca in merger discussions
12/8/1998 2:30 PM EST
Södertälje, Sweden, December 8, 1998
ASTRA AND ZENECA IN MERGER DISCUSSIONS
Following recent speculation, the Boards of Astra and Zeneca announce that
they are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a possible combination of
the two companies in a merger of equals transaction.
A further announcement will be made as soon as possible.