Merck KGaA rules out larger acquisitions for now

FRANKFURT, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Merck KGaA's Chief Executive Karl-Ludwig Kley on Thursday ruled out larger takeovers for the time being, saying the German drugs and chemicals company would focus on reducing its debt after its $17 billion takeover of Sigma-Aldrich. (Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Maria Sheahan)