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Merck: Learning by example
April 16, 2019

Merck had been able to continually anticipate changes in the macro-environment and adapt itself

There are several things that family businesses can learn from the history of Merck.

Cohesion and continuity are the benefits of adherence to family values and tradition. Merck values of hard work, empathy, and striving for excellence were imbibed and inculcated across generations mainly through practice.

Institution building: What family businesses can learn from Merck
April 15, 2019

A trio of international family business academics reveal how a modest German pharmacy has evolved into a successful 12-generation dynasty complete with its own family university

A remarkable 350 years of steady growth and transformation—that’s what the German pharmaceuticals and chemicals company Merck has achieved since it opened its first pharmacy in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt, in 1668.

Industrial Foundations: The imperfect solution to long-term prosperity?
August 1, 2018

Industrial foundations lock up generations of family wealth. But what they lack in flexibility they compensate in prospects for long-term prosperity. Scott McCulloch reports

Industrial foundations lock up generations of family wealth. But what they lack in flexibility they compensate in prospects for long-term prosperity. Scott McCulloch reports

Foundations have deep roots in privately-held enterprises, especially in northern Europe’s high-tax jurisdictions. The business model is imperfect, but goes a fair way towards preserving multigenerational wealth.

FB Roundup: Cargill, Merck, and Volkswagen
June 17, 2016

Cargill gets $10 million in tax breaks to stay in Wichita; Merck shares sore following lung cancer study; and Volkswagen families display unity ahead of annual general meeting

Cargill gets $10 million in tax breaks to stay in Wichita

A deal to keep family-controlled Cargill operating in Wichita includes nearly $10 million in tax breaks from government entities over a 10-year period, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press.

Family Business Roundup: Merck, and Pirelli, and Dassault
March 26, 2015

Merck deputy chief Oschmann to become CEO; China National Chemical Corp to buy Pirelli for $7.7 billion; and Airbus sells stake in Dassault Aviation

Merck deputy chief Oschmann to become CEO

German pharmaceutical company Merck, 70% owned by the eponymous founding family, will promote deputy chief executive Stefan Oschmann to the top job next year, according to Manger Magazin.

The 57-year-old will reportedly take on the new role after the group’s annual shareholder meeting in 2016, when current CEO Karl-Ludwig Kley’s current contract expires.

Family business roundup: Merck, Grupo Aval, and Ikea
September 25, 2014

Merck to acquire US Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion; Colombian family-owned bank raises $1.26 billion at IPO; and Ikea announces €2 billion expansion in Russia

Merck to acquire US Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion; Colombian family-owned bank raises $1.26 billion at IPO; and Ikea announces €2 billion expansion in Russia

Merck to acquire US Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion 

German pharmaceutical company Merck, 70% owned by the eponymous founding family, has agreed to buy US firm Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion (€13.3 billion) in order to bolster its laboratory supplies business. 

Family business roundup: Merck acquires a supplier, Soros invests in TV
December 6, 2013

Germany’s Merck bulked up its materials and specialty chemicals business with purchase of high-tech electronic materials company and George Soros bought into Australia’s Nine Entertainment’s IPO.

Germany’s Merck bulked up its materials and specialty chemicals business with purchase of high-tech electronic materials company and George Soros bought into Australia’s Nine Entertainment’s IPO.

Merck
German pharmaceuticals and chemicals business Merck, which is 70% owned by the eponymous founding family, is to buy Britain's AZElectronic Materials for £2.6 billion (€3.1 billion).

Family business roundup: Bouygues, Exor, Ferragamo, Merck, Sodexo, Saras results
November 18, 2013

Italian family businesses Exor and Ferragamo both saw dramatic increases in profit in the third quarter of 2013, while revenue at Italian refinery business Saras was badly hit by the falling price of oil.

Italian family businesses Exor and Ferragamo both saw dramatic increases in profit in the third quarter of 2013, while revenue at Italian refinery business Saras was badly hit by the falling price of oil.

Bouygues
French telecommunication and construction company Bouygues, controlled by the eponymous family, reported third-quarter sales of €9,048 billion – level with the same period last year, but revenues for the first nine months of 2013 dipped 1% to €24,255.

Family business roundup: Strong results for Inditex, Merck, Mercadona and Sabanci
March 14, 2013

Several European family businesses have posted encouraging results for 2012, with Inditex, Merck, Mercadona and Henkel all reporting strong revenue increases.

Several European family businesses have posted encouraging results for 2012, with Inditex, Merck, Mercadona and Henkel all reporting strong revenue increases.

Inditex
On 13 March, Spanish clothing giant Inditex said revenues for its fiscal 2012 were €15.9 billion – an increase of 16% on 2011's figures.

Family business roundup: Merck and Fiat plan to reduce costs
February 27, 2012

Global volatility looks to be taking its toll on European family-run companies Merck and Fiat, which are respectively cutting jobs and considering closing plants to improve margins.

Global volatility looks to be taking its toll on European family-run companies Merck and Fiat, which are respectively cutting jobs and considering closing plants to improve margins.

German family business Merck, which operates in the pharmaceutical industry, plans to reduce its workforce “across all businesses and regions”, according to a statement.

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