“Merck generated a solid performance in the first quarter and we are off to a very good start for the year, mainly driven by the strength of our Performance Materials and Merck Millipore divisions,” said Dr. Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Executive Board of Merck KGaA. “We continue to expect the increase in the Group’s 2011 operating result will remain as stated on February 21, namely 35% to 45%.”

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