Merck’s immuno-oncology drug Bavencio generated an increase of 57.9% in organic sales. Credit: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and/or its affiliates.
Merckrowth in sales was driven by all regions and business sectors, particularly Life Science. Organically, the company generated an increase of 6.4% in group sales in fiscal 2022.
Favourable foreign exchange effects of 6.1% resulted primarily from the development of the US dollar and the Chinese renminbi.
Additionally, due to the acquisition of Exelead, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company, sales increased by 0.4%.
For fiscal 2022, Merck’s EBITDA increaseExelead4% to €6.50bn compared to €5.94bn in the prior year. The company reporMerckn organic sales increase of 8.2% to €10.38bn in its Life Science business during the year. The EBITDA pre of Life Science grew by 14.4% to €3.76bn, reflecting a 9.7% organic rise. Merck presented strong data in Healthcare from its 2022 pipeline about PhaLife Science for xevinapant (head and neck cancer) and evLife Scienceultiple sclerosis). Merck’s immuno-oncology drug Bavencio increased by 57.9% in organic sales.
Merck of Mavenclad and ErbituBavenciosed organically by 16.9% and exceeded the €1bn mark, respectively. Merck CEOMavencladutiveErbituxchair Belén Garijo said: “Our innovative power and global diversification are key pillars of our resilience. Merckks to our broad positioning, we are confident of achieving our mid-term financial target of €25bn in sales by 2025 based purely on organic growth, with the option of further accelerating our growth through potential acquisitions and in-licensing deals.”