# Merck Animal Health completes acquisition of Vaki from Pentair

Merck Animal Health has completed the acquisition of Vaki, a leader in fish farming monitoring equipment and technology, from Pentair. The deal expands Merck's aquaculture portfolio with precision farming solutions.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-12-17
- Where: Iceland
- Status: completed
- Products: fish farming monitoring equipment, real-time video monitoring technology
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Pentair](https://endata.com/companies/546.md) (partner)
- [Merck Animal Health](https://endata.com/companies/43980.md) (acquirer)
- [Vaki](https://endata.com/companies/43981.md) (target)

## Sources

- [merck.com](https://www.merck.com/news/merck-animal-health-completes-acquisition-of-vaki-to-further-broaden-its-leadership-position-in-aquaculture-to-advance-fish-health-and-welfare/), 2019-12-17: "We continue to execute upon our strategy to expand and add breadth to our portfolio and its technology."

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