Responsibility Statement
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consolidated financial statements of the Merck Group give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the Group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.
Darmstadt, February 20, 2013
Karl-Ludwig Kley
Kai Beckmann
Stefan Oschmann
Bernd Reckmann
Matthias Zachert