Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100 (Map) Phone: 908-423-1000
Fax: 908-735-1253
http://www.merck.com
Overview
The new Merck (formerly Schering-Plough) makes medicines for a number of ailments, from stuffy noses and asthma to hypertension and arthritis. The pharmaceutical giant's top prescription drugs include asthma medication Singulair, anti-inflammatory Remicade, hypertension fighters Cozaar and Hyzaar, and cholesterol combatants Vytorin, Zetia, and Zocor. The company also makes animal health pharmaceuticals, as well as childhood and adult vaccines for such diseases as measles, mumps, hepatitis, and shingles. Its OTC drug and personal care offerings include Claritin allergy pills and Dr. Scholl's foot care products. The company completed a reverse merger with the old Merck in 2009 and took on the Merck name.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: MRK) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £12,777.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 45.8% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £1,314.2 |
| 2008 Employees | 51,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (7.3%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Richard T. (Dick) Clark (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and CFO | Peter N. Kellogg Connect to this executive |
| Media Contact, Scientific Affairs, R&D, and Licensing and Partnerships | Ian McConnell Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)
- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health
- Johnson & Johnson - Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co.
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
- Sanofi Pasteur MSD Limited
- Telerx Marketing Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #138 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #103 in FT Global 500
