Consolidated Financial Statements of the Merck Group Audited by KPMG

Responsibility Statement

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consolidated financial statements of the Merck Group give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the Group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.

Darmstadt, January 30, 2008

Signature Karl-Ludwig Kley, Michael Becker and Bernd Reckmann (handwriting)
Karl-Ludwig Kley Michael Becker Bernd Reckmann
Signature Elmar Schnee and Walter W. Zywottek (handwriting)
Elmar Schnee Walter W. Zywottek