Merck Consolidated Financial Statements for 2013

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 material opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.

Darmstadt, February 17, 2014

Signature "Karl-Ludwig Kley" – Chairman of the Executive Board (handwriting)

Karl-Ludwig Kley

Signature "Kai Beckmann" – Head of Group Human Resources Chief Administration Officer (handwriting)

Kai Beckmann

Signature "Stefan Oschmann" – Responsible for the Merck Serono and Consumer Health divisions (handwriting)

Stefan Oschmann

Signature "Bernd Reckmann" – Responsible for the Performance Materials and Merck Millipore divisions (handwriting)

Bernd Reckmann

Signature "Matthias Zachert" – Chief Financial Officer (handwriting)

Matthias Zachert