Merck KGaA · Darmstadt Germany (German: MRK)
| Frankfurter Straße 250 | Phone: +49-6151-72-0 |
| Darmstadt | Fax: +49-6151-72-2000 |
| D-64293 | |
| Germany | 
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Merck KGaA Rankings
| Dow Jones Global Titans | DAX 30 |
Company Description
Merck is leaving its mark on the global pharmaceutical market. Through a network of nearly 200 companies in more than 60 countries, 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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Financials
| Company Type | Public - German: MRK Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Employees | 40,562 |
Executives
25 executives listed for Merck KGaA's Darmstadt, Germany location.
| Chairman | Rolf Krebs | |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | Heiner Wilhelm | |
| Executive Chairman | Karl-Ludwig Kley |