[46] Companies opting for exemption under Section 264 (3) HGB Audited

The following companies, which have been consolidated in these financial statements, have opted for exemption under Section 264 (3) of the German Commercial Code (HGB):

  • Chemische Fabrik Lehrte Dr. Andreas Kossel GmbH, Lehrte
  • Merck Export GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Pharma GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Selbstmedikation GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Serono GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt

Merck Pharma GmbH, Darmstadt, and Serono GmbH, Darmstadt, were merged with Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt.