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 Selbstmedikation GmbH, Darmstadt
- Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH, Darmstadt
- Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt
