Analysts’ assessments of Merck
In 2010, 40 banks and equity analysts reported regularly on and assessed Merck shares. As of the end of 2010, the fair target price for Merck shares as gauged by the analyst community was EUR 67.44. A total of 16 analysts gave our shares a buy recommendation, 17 a hold recommendation and six a sell recommendation. Further details can be found on our website at www.merck.de/investoren.
FTSE4Good Index
Sustainability is the entrepreneurial compass that has guided Merck well for centuries. We understand sustainability as ethical actions taken in line with the economic, ecological and social interests of all Merck stakeholders, such as our customers, suppliers, employees and owners. Our efforts in these areas are continually analyzed and assessed by independent capital market institutes. Since 2008, Merck shares have been in the FTSE4Good Index, which comprises companies with highly sustainable business practices. Additionally, Merck shares are included in the DAX® Global Sarasin Sustainability Germany Index.
