Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is a vibrant science and technology company operating globally with over 62,000 employees in 65 countries. Its three business sectors—Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics—generate €21.2 B in 2024 sales. Life Science offers tools, CRISPR technologies, biologics manufacturing, food‑and‑beverage testing, water purification and single‑use bioprocessing solutions. Healthcare provides specialty therapies in oncology, cardiovascular, neurology, fertility and more, reaching 93 million patients. Electronics supplies semiconductor materials, OLED and liquid‑crystal technologies, smart systems and materials for future mobility. The group pursues sustainability goals including climate neutrality by 2040.