Avantor, a global supplier of ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology industries, and VWR, a global independent provider of product, supply chain, and service solutions to laboratory and production customers, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Avantor will acquire VWR for approximately $6.4 billion. Avantor’s acquisition of VWR will create a major consumables-focused solutions and services provider to the life sciences and advanced tec...