Merck KGaA · Darmstadt Germany ·(German: MRK)
Company Description
Phone: +49-6151-72-0
Fax: +49-6151-72-2000
Rankings
- DAX 30
- Dow Jones Global Titans
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This link will open in a new window Merck is leaving its mark on the global pharmaceutical market. Through a network of nearly 200 companies in over 60 countries, the company 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. Besides 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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Merck KGaA Financials
| Company Type | Public - German: MRK Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $10,653.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 32,800 |
Merck KGaA Executives
18 executives listed for Merck KGaA's Darmstadt, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Wilhelm Simson | Network |
| Executive Chairman | Karl-Ludwig Kley | Network |
| Member Executive Board, Accounting and Controlling, Finance, Taxes, and Insurance | Michael Becker | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Merck KGaA
The industry depends highly on demand from the computer industry and makers of telecommunications products such as cell phones, which can vary sharply from year to year. Companies can be successful producing standard parts at low cost or by producing highly specialized components. Small companies can compete effectively with large ones by producing specialized products or developing new applications. Technological expertise is extremely important. The industry is highly automated: average annual revenue per employee is about $300,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Merck KGaA Competitors
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