To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim 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 interim management report of the Group 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 for the remaining months of the financial year.
Darmstadt, July 29, 2013
 Karl-Ludwig Kley |  Kai Beckmann |  Stefan Oschmann |
 Bernd Reckmann |  Matthias Zachert |