Merck KGaA : Kai’s homework
Strategic decisions will come into the focus of Kai Beckmann after he takes over the CEO role, in our view. We identify the Healthcare segment as being in the focus on improving its growth profile through divestments and acquisitions. Divesting the MS business would boost the segmental sales CAGR to 3.1% from 1.0%. We see more opportunity on the upside and reiterate our Outperform rating with a new target price of € 151.Merck is a global science and technology company based in Germany. Co. diversifies its activities into four business divisions: Merck Serono, Consumer Health, Performance Materials and Merck Millipore. The Merck Serono develops, manufactures and markets prescription drugs to treat cancer, multiple sclerosis, infertility, growth disorders, and selected cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The Consumer Health manufactures and markets over-the-counter drugs addressing health themes such as mobility, women's and children's health, cough and cold. Performance Materials is a specialty chemicals business. The Merck Millipore is the supplier of products and services for the life science industry.
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