Merck KGaA
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Company / Organization
1668
FoundersFriedrich Jacob Merck
OwnerNearly 30% as shares in free-float (Merck is listed in the DAX30), just over 70% in the hands of the Merck family
ManagementChairwoman of the Executive Board of Merck: Ms. Belén Garijo Employees: Around 58.000 employees (end of 2019)
Healthcare / Life Science / Electronics: From developing precise genome editing technologies to discovering unique ways to treat diseases to enabling applications for smart devices, Merck is everywhere.
employeesAround 58.000 employees (end of 2019)
export content29% of total sales in 2019 in Europe / 26% in North America / 35% Asia-Pacific / 6% Latin America / 4% Middle East and Africa Sales market: global
Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates in the fields of healthcare, life science, and electronics. Approximately 58.000 employees work to make a decisive difference in the lives of millions of people every day, shaping a more livable future: From developing precise gene editing technologies to discovering unique ways to treat diseases to providing applications for smart devices – Merck is everywhere. In 2019, Merck generated sales of €66 billion in 16,2 countries.
Scientific research and responsible entrepreneurship are crucial to Merck's technological and scientific progress. This principle has been in place since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors operate as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma, and EMD Electronics.
