[51] 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 Selbstmedikation GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH, Darmstadt
  • Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt