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Merck is leaving its mark on the global pharmaceutical market. Through a network of nearly 200 companies in over 60 countries, the Merck develops, makes, and sells pharmaceutical and chemical products for global consumption. Name-brand prescription drugs include treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancers, infertility, and neurological disorders; the company also makes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Aside from drugs, the firm makes specialty chemicals, including laboratory reagents and cosmetic ingredients, as well as liquid crystals for televisions. Merck was founded in 1668 as a pharmacy and is the oldest pharmaceutical business in the world. The Merck family owns about 70% of the company.
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Frankfurter Straße 250
D-64293 Darmstadt, Germany
| | Phone: | +49-6151-72-0 | | Fax: | +49-6151-72-2000 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | December | | Revenue (2008): | 10653.00 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 2.60% | | Employees (2007): | 30,968 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | (-8.50%) |
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Key People
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Chairman:
Wilhelm Simson
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Executive Chairman:
Karl-Ludwig Kley
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Member Executive Board, Accounting and Controlling, Finance,:
Michael Becker
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