What is the relationship between avelumab and Merck KGaA in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

Furthermore, the combination trial of BXCL701, bempeg from Nektar and avelumab from Pfizer and Merck KGaA in second-line pancreatic cancer, will start following the completion of Nektar and Pfizer Phase Ib safety study of bempeg and avelumab and the outcome of that trial.

Answer: manufacturer