Merck (OTCPK:MKGA.F) 2025 Earnings Call Presentation

Group Financial Performance and Strategy - Merck aims to drive sustainable value creation as a leading science & technology company[7] - The company is actively managing its portfolio, focusing on attractive markets and solid competitive positions, with >80% of businesses in each category[10, 11] - Merck confirms M&A guardrails and financial discipline, with ongoing scouting for further M&A to accelerate growth[18] - The company is committed to topline growth and margin expansion mid-term[72] - Merck is on track to meet its 2025 guidance and has a positive early indication for 2026, with an expected EBITDA pre margin of ~29% in 2025[69, 70] Key Growth Drivers - Key growth drivers explain up to 80% of future growth, focusing on secular growth markets[20] - Process Solutions market segment continues to grow at a 9% to 10% CAGR[37] - Semiconductor Solutions contribute over 80% to Electronics sales mid-term[50] - Healthcare mid-term growth ambition is raised, driven by Rare Diseases uptake, targeting LSD to MSD organic sales growth (CAGR in %)[46] Life Science Strategy - Life Science is centering the business on three distinct go-to-market approaches: Process Solutions (~€35 billion), Advanced Solutions (~€47 billion), and Discovery Solutions (~€29 billion)[32]