Merck KGaA Presents New Corporate Responsibility Report

Business Wire, Oct 26, 2005

DARMSTADT, Germany -- Examples of corporate responsibility in action abound in the second edition of the Corporate Responsibility Report of Merck KGaA. Reports and information on relief measures for the victims of natural catastrophes, programs especially for children and adolescents in developing countries, global concepts for employee development, and new approaches in the recycling of liquid crystal displays are proof of the great importance Merck places on social, environmental and economic responsibility within its corporate culture.

With its new Corporate Responsibility Report, Merck provides food for thought on topics such as "leadership and values", "long-term company management" and "fairness and transparency". In addition, the 56-page report uses interviews, reports and numerous examples to present Merck's global commitment to supporting initiatives in health care and education, and offering products of the highest quality. The report also describes the latest social and environmental programs that exemplify corporate responsibility and are a core element of the corporate culture at Merck.

The Corporate Responsibility Report on Internet: www.responsibility.merck.de

To request a copy: www.publications.merck.de or contact Silke Komaromi, phone 49 (0) 6151 72 7426, fax 49 (0) 6151 72 8793.

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Merck is a global pharmaceutical and chemical company with sales of EUR 5.9 billion in 2004, a history that began in 1668, and a future shaped by 28,800 employees in 54 countries. Its success is characterized by innovations from entrepreneurial employees. Merck's operating activities come under the umbrella of Merck KGaA, in which the Merck family holds a 73% interest and free shareholders own the remaining 27%. The former U.S. subsidiary, Merck & Co., has been completely independent of the Merck Group since 1917.