The aim of our financial reporting is to create transparency by providing comprehensive information . The figures and information
give a suitable view of the Group's economic situation.
Like the annual financial statements, the quarterly and half-year financial statements of the Merck Group are prepared in
accordance with the standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), London.
In addition to our latest Annual Report and quarterly and half-year reports, you can also refer to the following
presentations for more information.