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Oliver Metzger

Merck KGaA : CMD feedback – Turn to the better and de-risking

>Focus on lower capital intensity over the next years - Following some years of elevated capex projects, CFO Helene von Roeder indicated lower capital expenditure in absolute terms that support an improving cash conversion backed also by an improving sales mix. As a result, free cash flow is expected to improve. Regarding the allocation of capital for potential acquisitions, a substantial amount is allocated towards the Life Sciences segment. For Healthcare, a de-risk...
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Merck KGaA

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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​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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Oliver Metzger

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