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Merck KGaA Reports Solid Organic Performance in Q2 2018

Slight increase in group sales to €3.7 billion, slowed down by exchange rate effects.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, reported solid organic sales growth for the second quarter of 2018 and a slight increase in sales despite considerably negative foreign exchange effects. EBITDA pre-declined in comparison with the year-earlier quarter and was also impacted by foreign exchange effects. Merck KGaA confirmed its full-year forecast for 2018 with respect to organic business performance but now expects a slight weakening of negative foreign exchange effects.   “In the second quarter, ...

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