All issues concerning business-related risks, financial risks, legal risks, human resources risks, information technology risks and environmental and safety risks – as previously stated in the 2009 Annual Report – remain valid for the Merck Group in the current reporting period.
Explanations regarding the increase of intangible assets after the acquistion of Serono also apply to the acquisition of Millipore.
No issues have been identified that pose a risk to the continued existence of the Merck Group.