Merck is a global pharmaceutical and chemical organization with approximately 40,000 employees in 67 countries and total revenues of € 9.3 billion in 2010. We owe our success to the innovations generated by our entrepreneurial people.
Merck's operating activities come under the umbrella of Merck KGaA, in which the Merck family holds an interest of approximately 70%. The remainder is owned by shareholders.
Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company – our roots date back to 1668. In 1917 the U.S. subsidiary Merck & Co. was expropriated and has been an independent company ever since.
