Merz is an innovative international healthcare company comprising the three subsidiaries Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care and Merz Dental.

Merz has 1, 900 employees and has generated approximately €475 million in sales in the fiscal year 2005/06.

The Merz product portfolio ranges from prescription and OTC drugs to materials and products for maintaining dental health and hygiene.

Merz Pharmaceuticals is specialized in the research and development of innovative pharmaceutical products in the area of neurological, psychiatric and dermatological diseases.

Merz Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research and has developed the world’s first drug for the treatment of moderate to severe stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Merz Pharmaceuticals has also developed drugs for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and depression.

Merz Pharmaceuticals dermatology products are aimed on the treatment of scars, acne, hair loss and fungal disease.

Merz Pharma UK is a subsidiary of Merz Pharmaceuticals and is currently focused on treatments in both neurological and psychiatric conditions.

At Merz, our mission is to assume responsibility for people’s health by producing top quality products that offer superior benefits. One of the key principles of our business activity is establishing a fair and constructive partnership with our customers – in particular patients, doctors and pharmacists – as well as with cooperating companies.

Merz corporate policy focuses on specialization in carefully outlined areas of core competency. For customers and business partners alike, Merz is an innovative, qualified and reliable partner and service provider. The company’s goal is to further enhance its market standing while simultaneously increasing corporate value.
Merz is a solid and independent corporation offering a bright future to its partners and employees.

In order to achieve these goals, we have committed ourselves to the following:

• Remaining consistently oriented to the needs of our patients, customers and business partners
• Developing, producing and marketing top quality products with superior benefits
• Focusing on our core competencies, e.g. areas in which we have special expertise or are among the leading suppliers on the market
• Regarding the dedication and qualifications of our employees as a key factor in the company’s continued success
• Concentrating on innovative problem-solving solutions in research and development for better health and improved quality of life
• Boosting corporate value and increasing profit margins in order to guarantee the company’s long-term independence
• Planning and acting in a consistent international manner on all corporate levels