Bio-Techne Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) ("Bio-Techne"), a global provider of life science tools, reagents and diagnostic products, announced that Bio-Techne shareholders voted to approve and adopt the definitive agreement under which Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany proposes to acquire Bio-Techne (the "Merger Agreement") at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held today.