VWR FUNDING: GFCO’s Probe on Distribution Deal w/ Merck Ongoing

The German Federal Cartel Office’s (GFCO) investigation on VWR Funding, Inc.’s European Distribution Agreement with Merck KgaA is still ongoing.

During 2005, the GFCO initiated the investigation. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether this agreement violates or otherwise…

VWR FUNDING: Corning’s Contract Breach Action Settled on Nov. 10

VWR Funding, Inc. and Corning Incorporated, on Nov. 10, 2008, mutually agreed to dismiss with prejudice a breach of contract and unliquidated damages case and released each other from all claims in this matter.

On March 28, 2006, the Company was…