The following companies, which have been consolidated in these financial statements, have opted for exemption of the German Commercial Code (HGB):
Allergopharma GmbH & Co. KG, Reinbek
Chemische Fabrik Lehrte Dr. Andreas Kossel GmbH, Lehrte
Heipha Dr. Müller Gmbh, Eppelheim
Merck Export GmbH, Darmstadt
Merck Selbstmedikation GmbH, Darmstadt
Merck Shared Services Europe GmbH, Darmstadt
Merck Serono GmbH, Darmstadt