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Merz Group We care for your tomorrow Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA and Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA are brought together Offering products of the highest quality and superior benefits, Merz has been taking responsibility for people’s overall health for 100 years. In order to do this, we act on the maxim of fair and constructive partnership. The focus of our corporate action is the care of our patients. under the umbrella of the Merz Group, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Merz Pharma includes the activities of its four subsidiaries, namely Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Group Services. – Merz Pharmaceuticals researches, develops, produces and distributes innovative pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and psychiatry as well as in aesthetic dermatology and metabolism. In the area of Alzheimers’s research, Merz Pharmaceuticals has achieved a leading position with the first active ingredient worldwide for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia. – Merz Consumer Care is a leading supplier of over-the-counter products in wellness products such as its well-known brands tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. – Merz Dental develops and markets synthetic teeth for dentists and dental technicians. With artegral ® ImCrown, Merz Dental has developed the first pre-fabricated, fully anatomical side and front teeth worldwide. – Merz Group Services is the Group service provider for all operating units. The main activities are in accounting, controlling, human resources, legal services, supply chain management, the manufacture of medicinal drugs and consumer care products as well as information technology. Senator is one of the leading manufacturers of writing instruments in the field of pro- Merz Annual Report 2006 / 07 German-speaking countries, including nutritional supplements, and beauty and motional items worldwide and the number one manufacturer of ball-point pens in Europe. Two thirds of all refillable ballpoint pens manufactured in Germany come from Senator production lines. Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone + 49 69 – 15 03 – 0 Corporate Communications Fax Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 [email protected] d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany www.merz.com + 49 69 – 15 03 – 200 Annual Report 2006 / 07 We care for your tomorrow Merz Group We care for your tomorrow Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA and Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA are brought together Offering products of the highest quality and superior benefits, Merz has been taking responsibility for people’s overall health for 100 years. In order to do this, we act on the maxim of fair and constructive partnership. The focus of our corporate action is the care of our patients. under the umbrella of the Merz Group, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Merz Pharma includes the activities of its four subsidiaries, namely Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Group Services. – Merz Pharmaceuticals researches, develops, produces and distributes innovative pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and psychiatry as well as in aesthetic dermatology and metabolism. In the area of Alzheimers’s research, Merz Pharmaceuticals has achieved a leading position with the first active ingredient worldwide for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia. – Merz Consumer Care is a leading supplier of over-the-counter products in wellness products such as its well-known brands tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. – Merz Dental develops and markets synthetic teeth for dentists and dental technicians. With artegral ® ImCrown, Merz Dental has developed the first pre-fabricated, fully anatomical side and front teeth worldwide. – Merz Group Services is the Group service provider for all operating units. The main activities are in accounting, controlling, human resources, legal services, supply chain management, the manufacture of medicinal drugs and consumer care products as well as information technology. Senator is one of the leading manufacturers of writing instruments in the field of pro- Merz Annual Report 2006 / 07 German-speaking countries, including nutritional supplements, and beauty and motional items worldwide and the number one manufacturer of ball-point pens in Europe. Two thirds of all refillable ballpoint pens manufactured in Germany come from Senator production lines. Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone + 49 69 – 15 03 – 0 Corporate Communications Fax Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 [email protected] d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany www.merz.com + 49 69 – 15 03 – 200 Annual Report 2006 / 07 We care for your tomorrow 7 Contents Foreword Key Figures of the Merz Group 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 Change in % eur million 535.5 474.5 12.9 Pharmaceuticals eur million 359.4 305.6 17.6 Consumer Products eur million 110.9 103.6 7.0 eur million 65.2 65.3 – 0.2 Germany eur million 184.4 171.7 7.4 Rest of Europe eur million 163.0 143.0 14.0 America eur million 177.8 148.5 19.7 Other regions eur million 10.3 11.3 – 8.9 eur million 112.4 94.8 18.6 % 21.0 20.0 – Pre-tax profit eur million 115.4 97.8 18.0 Net profit eur million 70.0 58.0 20.7 Operating cash flow eur million 122.0 102.9 18.6 01 Sales Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year of which: 04 Merz Management Board 06 Writing Instruments Our path 08 of which: Employee report Group Management Report Merz-Group at a glance 36 38 Performance ebit Business performance 42 Financial position and net assets 54 Significant events and developments occurring after the balance sheet date 56 Risk report 56 Outlook 59 ebit margin Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Research and development Research and development expenses of which: Pharmaceuticals Consolidated Financial Statements Publisher 60.1 50.6 18.8 57.9 47.9 20.9 Corporate Communications Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 61 Financial position Balance Sheet 62 Income Statement 63 Cash Flow Statement 64 Statement of Changes in Equity 65 Notes 66 Auditor’s Report 124 Investments eur million 28.3 31.1 – 9.0 Depreciation and amortization eur million 9.9 7.8 26.9 Equity eur million 270.1 212.4 27.2 in % of balance sheet total Balance sheet total % 63.4 61.4 – eur million 426.0 346.0 23.1 Design Heisters & Partner, Büro für Kommunikationsdesign, Mainz Photos Uwe Aufderheide, Hamburg Employees Number of employees as of balance sheet date 2,052 1,915 7.0 Editor Report of the Supervisory Board 126 Intellisource GmbH, Frankfurt am Main Glossary 127 Reproduction Druckerei und Verlag Klaus Koch GmbH, Wiesbaden Printing Universitätsdruckerei H. Schmidt GmbH & Co kg, Mainz 7 Contents Foreword Key Figures of the Merz Group 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 Change in % eur million 535.5 474.5 12.9 Pharmaceuticals eur million 359.4 305.6 17.6 Consumer Products eur million 110.9 103.6 7.0 eur million 65.2 65.3 – 0.2 Germany eur million 184.4 171.7 7.4 Rest of Europe eur million 163.0 143.0 14.0 America eur million 177.8 148.5 19.7 Other regions eur million 10.3 11.3 – 8.9 eur million 112.4 94.8 18.6 % 21.0 20.0 – Pre-tax profit eur million 115.4 97.8 18.0 Net profit eur million 70.0 58.0 20.7 Operating cash flow eur million 122.0 102.9 18.6 01 Sales Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year of which: 04 Merz Management Board 06 Writing Instruments Our path 08 of which: Employee report Group Management Report Merz-Group at a glance 36 38 Performance ebit Business performance 42 Financial position and net assets 54 Significant events and developments occurring after the balance sheet date 56 Risk report 56 Outlook 59 ebit margin Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Research and development Research and development expenses of which: Pharmaceuticals Consolidated Financial Statements Publisher 60.1 50.6 18.8 57.9 47.9 20.9 Corporate Communications Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 61 Financial position Balance Sheet 62 Income Statement 63 Cash Flow Statement 64 Statement of Changes in Equity 65 Notes 66 Auditor’s Report 124 Investments eur million 28.3 31.1 – 9.0 Depreciation and amortization eur million 9.9 7.8 26.9 Equity eur million 270.1 212.4 27.2 in % of balance sheet total Balance sheet total % 63.4 61.4 – eur million 426.0 346.0 23.1 Design Heisters & Partner, Büro für Kommunikationsdesign, Mainz Photos Uwe Aufderheide, Hamburg Employees Number of employees as of balance sheet date 2,052 1,915 7.0 Editor Report of the Supervisory Board 126 Intellisource GmbH, Frankfurt am Main Glossary 127 Reproduction Druckerei und Verlag Klaus Koch GmbH, Wiesbaden Printing Universitätsdruckerei H. Schmidt GmbH & Co kg, Mainz Dr. Jochen Hückmann, Chairman, Shareholders’ Council Ladies and Gentlemen, The 2006 / 07 financial year proved to be a successful one for the Merz Group in many ways. We followed and we are continuing to follow our own motto with determination: “Challenge for Excellence and Outperformance”. This has led to another year of very good financial results, continued internationalization of our business, success in our requests for market approval, positive study results and sizeable investments in research and development. The basis for these results and the foundation of our motto is our quest to be a leader in our respective markets, to be a reliable partner for our customers and suppliers, and to be a company that offers a secure future for our employees. One of the greatest successes in our research and business activities has been the longterm dynamic growth of our Alzheimer’s medication Memantine. This year Memantine, which was developed by Merz, reached an important milestone by securing blockbuster status. Together with our license and distribution partners Forest Laboratories and Lundbeck, we crossed the one-billion us-dollar sales mark for the first time, in March of 2007. The fact that Memantine has consistently been the 2nd-most often prescribed antidementive drug worldwide for several years is an impressive statement for Merz’ sustainable innovative power and our international reputation in the world’s most important pharmaceutical markets. The open-ended approval for Axura ® and Ebixa ® by the European approval agency emea is a further affirmation of the beneficial tolerability and efficacy profile that Memantine has for a wide range of patients. 2 Foreword 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Another example of Merz’ innovative strength includes the successful European drug approval for the botulinum neurotoxin Xeomin®, which was also developed in our own research facilities. Further approvals were not only granted for Xeomin® in its neurological indications, but the first approval for its use in aesthetic medicine was also granted. This success is of even greater significance in light of recent political developments in health care and, consequentially, a more restrictive regulatory environment. The solid earnings situation also benefits Merz in that it allows us to finance our projects for growth and value-enhancement on our own. Our research and development investments are targeted toward our core fields of competency; neurological and psychiatric illness, in addition to aesthetic medicine. At the same time, we are continuing to strengthen our products’ brand profiles and to investigate possible projects for in-licensing and acquisitions in all of our businesses. Activities conducted abroad, which now contribute to approximately 65 % of the Group’s revenue, are another important element of Merz’ financial success. The strong development of our own corporations abroad – we founded subsidiaries in France, Spain, and Russia during the financial year – will enable us to provide an expansive base for our international business. This will increase our revenues in the upcoming years, and will enable us to fully utilize the potential of our products. Trustworthy cooperation with our partners also plays a significant role in our international strategy for growth. Despite the push in internationalization, the location in Germany continues to serve as the strategic base of operations for Merz’ business. We have demonstrated this through the creation of numerous new job positions, the expansion of our research activities at the Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie (Frankfurt Biotechnology Innovation Center), as well as the investment of 17.7m euros in our production facilities in Dessau during the 2006 / 07 financial year. In addition, we are extensively modernizing our production plant in Reinheim, and have brought our processing capacity at Senator up to the most modern of technological standards. Merz’ international development as an innovative and high-performance company is a pleasure that we share with our management, employees, and our shareholders. The upcoming company anniversary during the current financial year is a special opportunity to recognize this success. Foreword 3 Merz products have been based on innovative working principles, functionality, and design for 100 years. Many of the products have developed into enduring brand names that offer patients, customers, and cooperative partners high benefits and reliable orientation. This has made Merz’ customer orientation a fundamental factor for our success, which is deeply anchored in our company’s history. I look forward to the continued formation of Merz’ future, and would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our customers, partners, employees, supervisory board members and all shareholders for the trust you have placed in our company. Sincerely, Dr. Jochen Hückmann 4 Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year July 2006 August 2006 icad: new studies The Professor Mauricio confirm the efficacy www.alzheimerinfo.de Montal is appointed and tolerability Internet portal is Friedrich Merz Guest of Memantine. granted the 2006 Professorship. September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 “afgis” award. Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l. purchases dermatological product line. Introduction of Introduction of the Xeomin® in fully anatomical Mexico for use synthetic crown, the with neurological artegral ® ImCrown, indications. in the usa. Foundation of Merz Pharma France s.a.s. Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year 5 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 June 2007 Prof. Dr. Andreas Groundbreaking Merz founds sub- First positive results Fallgatter receives takes place in sidiary in Russia of a phase-ii study award for brain Dessau for the acting as its own with Neramexane research in geriatrics. expansion legal entity. for the treatment of of the production Xeomin ® is granted facilities there. approval for use tinnitus. Senator installs silo facility for a fully Positive results of the in Argentina in Groundbreaking automated injection phase-iii study with aesthetic and neurol- takes place in molding process. nt 201 (Xeomin ®) for Frankfurt for the the treatment of arm Memantine reaches expansion of spasticity in stroke blockbuster status research at fiz. patients. Foundation of Prof. Agneta Nordberg the Spanish sub- receives Alois The emea grants sidiary Merz Alzheimer Award. open-ended approval Pharma España s.l. ogical indications. with sales of over 1 billion us dollars. of Axura ® and Merz purchases Ebixa ® for use in the Merz informational license from Prof. European Union. sites are awarded Ehud Gazit (Tel Aviv with the honCode University) for new seal. medication tech- Merz Spezial ® masks move up to 2 nd nologies for the treat- place on the market ment of Alzheimer’s. for facial masks. 6 Merz Management Board 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Dr. Martin Zügel ceo Merz Pharmaceuticals Hartmut Erlinghagen cao Merz Group Merz Management Board 7 Armin von Buttlar cfo Merz Group investing in the future We have deliberately geared our company toward international competitiveness during the past years. Our principle, “Challenge for Excellence and Outperformance”, is a symbol of that. Merz shall continue to remain the leader in its respective markets, provide benefits to its patients, be reliable for its partners, and offer security for its employees. 8 Our Merzpath Pharmaceuticals – Profitable, sustainable growth merz group: profitable, sustainable growth The positive development that was experienced in the Merz Group’s revenue and results during the past years continued throughout the 2006 / 07 financial year. Despite difficult competitive conditions, especially in the pharmaceuticals market, Group sales grew 12.8 percent from the previous year to reach 535.5m euros. At the same time, there was a disproportionately high increase in the results before taxes of 17.9 percent to reach a total of 115.4m euros. Equipped with a patent and a protected utility model, pharmacist and chemist Friedrich Merz established his independence by founding the company Merz & Co. 1908 Despite resistance from the German Emperor and the Pope, Patentex ®, the first local form of birth control and Friedrich Merz’ personal invention, became the main source of revenues. 1910 Memantine, an anti-dementive drug developed by Merz, exceeds the one-billion us dollar mark in sales and achieves blockbuster status. 2007 A doubling of corporate revenues by 2015 by continuing to maintain a rate-of-return well into the two-figure range prior to interest and taxes. Coming years Our path – Profitable, sustainable growth 9 10 Our path – Profitable, sustainable growth Our path – Profitable, sustainable growth 11 our path “It is our avowed goal that all areas of our business grow in a way that will be profitable for many years to come. In 2015, we want to more than double our revenue, and achieve a majority of those sales with new products or in new markets.” Armin von Buttlar, Chief Financial Officer, Merz Group The high level of commitment of our employees, sales concentration on core competencies partners and license partners, the expansion and creation Merz is an expert in the pharmaceuticals market in the of our own country-based companies, as well as signifi- areas of neurology, psychiatry, and dermatology. Our cant investments in research and development are the basis strategic focus is to ensure our top position in the anti- for the continuation of our dynamic course of growth. dementive market and to obtain more shares of the market. In addition, Merz also strives to become a leading Merz’ ambitious goal is to continue to maintain sustained, expert in the area of non-operative aesthetic medicine. profitable growth in all of its corporate areas, especially Aesthetic medicine should develop into one of our impor- within the pharmaceuticals segment. We intend to more tant sources of revenue according to our mid-term than double our Group-wide sales by 2015, and to achieve planning. a large portion of those sales with new products or in new markets. Nevertheless, we strive to maintain return rates Within the consumer products segment, the two that are well into two figures prior to interest and taxes – umbrella brands by Merz Consumer Care, tetesept ® and despite considerable investments. In order to achieve Merz Spezial ®, are distinguishing themselves as health this planned growth, we have deliberately geared our busi- care products, striving for significant sales growth through ness toward international competitiveness and perform- the internationalization of their corporate activities. ance. Our principle “Challenge for Excellence and Outper- Their development activities are concentrated on broad- formance” is a symbol of that. The implementation of ening the differentiation between their products, as this motto is based upon: well as expanding the uses for patented working princi- 12 Our path – Profitable, sustainable growth 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board ples in order to position the health benefits of tetesept ® ® population, having a natural and attractive appearance and Merz Spezial in growing health care markets around is becoming more and more important for the patient’s the world. general well-being in the area of aesthetic medicine. Within the Writing Instruments segment, our Senator synergic research and development brand is consistently continuing its strategic growth on the In order to produce innovations in the area of neurology / basis of customer-specific solutions, shortened reaction psychiatry and aesthetic dermatology, we have created times, and tactical partnerships with internationally active interdisciplinary innovation and project teams. These pro- brand name manufacturers. This gives Senator a good vide the optimal structure for carrying over the knowl- position as one of the leading manufacturers of writing edge won through fundamental research into new pharma- instruments in the promotional materials market, as ceutical products and clinical studies. Well-targeted well as for winning further shares of the market, and for cooperation with innovative partners and leaders in tech- strengthening its presence on the consumer market. nology serves as another crucial element of the expansion of Merz’ research network, allowing for innovations innovation-based customer orientation to be quickly converted into products that are suitable Our market and innovative processes are clearly conducted for the market. to serve the needs of our patients and customers. Merz’ highest goal is to improve its patients’ and customers’ qual- focused internationalization ity-of-life in a very noticeable way, to prevent illness, Merz continues to expand its own country-based organiza- and to heal disease. New therapeutic approaches play an tions in central pharmaceutical markets with determi- important role: due to the increasing overall age of the nation. In the 2006 / 07 financial year alone, we founded Our path – Profitable, sustainable growth 13 Growth flagship: Memantine (in millions of us dollars) 2006/07 114 2005/06 91 2004/05 76 154 2003/04 57 83 0 Axura ® Growth motor: Foreign countries (in millions of euros) 265 701 204 1,080 2006/07 840 2005/06 620 2004/05 243 2003/04 545 390 103 200 Ebixa ® 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 ® Namenda our own subsidiaries in France, Spain, and Russia. The construction of our own structures will strengthen our internal revenues, and will enable us to better utilize the full potential of our products. strategic acquisitions All Merz Group activities are geared toward the longterm stability and growth of our total corporate value. Yet the implementation of goals for growth is not limited to the development of our own products alone. It includes targeted acquisitions with high dynamic potential, as well as strategic cooperative agreements for licenses and sales. The high degree of earning power, reliable and successful partnerships with our license and sales partners worldwide, and strategic course planning provide ideal conditions for allowing the Merz Group to maintain its top position in leading markets in the future. 351 184 300 249 192 0 International 100 200 Germany 535 475 175 418 169 377 185 300 400 500 600 14 Our path – Strengthening innovative power strengthening innovative power Merz is a company with its own fundamental research and development division. The expenditure for this department has been continuously increased for years; in the 2006 / 07 financial year, it grew by 18.9 percent for a total of 60.1m euros. High dynamics in the area of innovations help to secure already-gained market shares, and also help expand these due to growing worldwide competition. In the future, Merz will continue to place its focus on the core competencies of neurology and dermatology. The Placentubex foaming mask, a cosmetic sensation for the modern woman who just doesn’t have enough time, goes on the market. The product becomes a hit practically overnight. 1968 The European Commission grants the first approval to Memantine for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia. 2002 Xeomin ® is approved for use in Argentina for both neurological and cosmetic indications. 2007 Merz Pharmaceuticals asserts its outstanding market position in the cns area and positions itself as a leading provider of aesthetic medicine. Coming years Our path – Strengthening innovative power 15 16 Our path – Strengthening innovative power Our path – Strengthening innovative power 17 our path “We do our work in order to improve patients’ quality-of-life. That is why our goal will continue to be the development of innovative medications and making new therapeutic methods possible in the future.” Salome Kutter, technical member of the Biotechnology / Merz Pharmaceuticals Analytics staff product innovations with extensive medical benefits imately 4 to 8 % of the general population suffers chronically from it. The ever-growing personal responsibility of the individual patient, as well as a large variety of special therapeu- Tinnitus manifests itself as an illness that can lead to tic methods, will shape tomorrow’s health care market. severe sleep impairment in addition to impairing the abil- Pharmaceutical research at Merz is geared toward ity to concentrate and to work. the development of innovative preparations such as Axura ® or Xeomin ® in the future, and the possibility of new Merz Pharmaceuticals reached an important mile- therapeutic methods. The goal: improving the quality-of- stone within the phase-ii clinical development of the active life and health of our patients and customers while ingredient Neramexane for the treatment of tinnitus providing outstanding benefits. in 2006 / 07. The primary results of a placebo-controlled feasibility and dosage study demonstrated the clinical Successful study concerning the use of Neramexane effectiveness and tolerability of Neramexane. This forms for the treatment of tinnitus an important foundation for the further development At the time being, there are no pharmaceuticals for of Neramexane. It became the first substance worldwide the indication of tinnitus that have been approved by either to reach phase-III study maturity for the treatment of a European or American government. The so-called tinnitus. “ringing in the ears” is a widespread disease in industrial nations. Patients suffering from tinnitus can detect sounds that are not caused by any external source. Approx- 18 Our path – Strengthening innovative power 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Indication expansion of nt 201 (Xeomin ®) for the ies, is nevertheless stable without being cooled, and dem- treatment of spasticity onstrates a high degree of effectiveness and security. A further successful study in the pharmaceuticals segment ® After the introduction of Xeomin ® in Germany in 2005 for was brought about by the substance nt 201 (Xeomin ) the indications cervical dystonia of a predominately for the treatment of arm spasticity after a stroke. Spasticity rotational form (wryneck) and blepharospasm (dystonia of is a movement disturbance that is characterized by the eyelid), Merz Pharmaceuticals reached yet another non-voluntary muscle cramping and stiffness. It is often milestone in 2006 / 07: the approval of Xeomin ® in Mexico accompanied by muscle weakness and causes abnor- in September of 2006 and approval in Argentina in mal posture in the affected limbs. This leads to significant January of 2007. Phase-iii clinical testing programs are impairment to activities of normal daily life, such as currently being conducted in the usa, and the results walking, dressing, or personal hygiene. Those affected look promising so far. Following the recommendation made have a common tendency to pull away from their social by the emea in July of 2007 to approve Xeomin ® for surroundings. More than one in every three stroke patients the requested indications worldwide, nothing can stand in suffers from spasticity. Primary study results show that its way. the substance developed by Merz for the indication of arm spasticity after a stroke is effective and well-tolerated. aesthetics as the market of the future Not only was tension in the affected muscles improved, but The 21st century is characterized by health and wellness. also the extensiveness of the disability was evaluated The role of natural beauty and a healthy appearance as significantly better. The success of the study is a signifi- at every age is becoming increasingly important as time cant step in issuing a request for approval for Xeomin ® passes. There is a growing demand for “anti-aging” for another important indication within the central nervous medical procedures and cosmetic products in industrial system. nations and up-and-coming economies. There is a great demand for effective therapy without surgical meas- Further approval success for Xeomin ® ures. Besides the cosmetic application areas that are According to estimates by the Deutsche Dystoniegesell- already of major importance, such as the face and the neck, schaft (ddg), (German Dystonia Association), approximate- overall appearance, including teeth, hair, décolleté, and ly 160,000 people in Germany alone suffer from dystonia – legs, is more often placed in the foreground. The interna- movement disturbances originating neurologically in the tional aesthetic market is therefore distinguished by motor control center of the brain. Well above 300,000 appreciable growth rates. are affected in the usa. For many patients, therapy with the botulinum toxin represents the only effective treatment Timeless beauty – then and always possibility on the market. Company-founder Friedrich Merz had already thoroughly investigated the effectiveness of nurturing, toning, ® Xeomin is the next generation of the botulinum neuro- and rejuvenating essences on the skin. Merz was able to toxin. The innovative, complex-protein-free type A present his beauty preparation Placentubex ® for the botulinum neurotoxin is characterized at the pre-clinical first time at the 1953 International Congress for Beauty stage by its low potential for the formation of antibod- Care in Paris. Skin tests proved its tightening and Our path – Strengthening innovative power 19 rejuvenating effects. Placentubex ® was considered among aesthetics during the reporting year. Its current product professional circles to be a turning point in the cosmetic portfolio for aesthetics consists of the two hyaluronic acid industry. preparations Belotero ® and Hyal-System®, a modern selection of fillers for the treatment of wrinkles. Merz’ goal In 1964, beauty care “Beauty from within” followed. Merz is to continue its pattern of growth and to establish itself developed the Merz Spezial Dragees ® from eighteen internationally. In pursuance of this goal, it achieved different active ingredients and a special yeast extract. Four important success with the approval of the first-ever com- years later in 1968, Merz presented the next milestone plex-protein-free, type A botulinium neurotoxin (Xeomin ®) in cosmetics with the “foaming mask”. The foaming mask in non-operative aesthetic medicine. Correspondingly, no longer required a long resting period for it to take Xeomin ® was approved for use in Argentina, one of the effect, and it was not difficult to remove from the skin. fastest growing aesthetic markets, for the treatment of Instead, the foam and active ingredients were absorbed glabellar frown lines in May of 2007. and had disappeared within a few minutes. Film star Maria Schell also appreciated the advantages of the prod- innovators in exchange uct, and went on to do advertisements for the innovative The ability to create marketable products from good ideas foaming masks. is imperative for innovation-driven growth. Research networks and the pooling of resources continue to gain in In focus: aesthetics importance. This is because new and creative solutions Merz has defined aesthetics as one of its future fields of can also be found in already-existing knowledge and tech- expertise, and has systematically pursued its goal of nologies that simply need to be combined differently positioning itself as a complete provider of non-operative or transferred to a new area. At Merz, our interdisciplinary 20 Our path – Strengthening innovative power 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board cooperation involves dialogue about non subject-specific research infrastructure and scientific intercommuni- ideas. Clinical possibilities, knowledge of the market, and cations. After areas completed during the first construc- of the needs of the market can therefore be attuned to tion phase were filled in the spring of 2006, Merz will one another from the beginning of product development. reinforce its pre-clinical research activities at fiz with its presence in the second section of the building, which Merz and Tel Aviv University cooperate will be ready for occupancy in 2009. The Innovation Center In June of 2006, Merz purchased a license for a new has quickly become an important location for innova- medication technology for the treatment of Alzheimer’s tion, research, and entrepreneurial initiative. Merz profits disease. The technology was developed by Prof. Ehud from its location directly adjacent to the Riedberg cam- Gazit and his team of researchers at the George S. Wise pus of physical sciences at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe Faculty of Life Science at the Tel Aviv University (tau) University, as well as its close proximity to the Max- in Israel. With the in-licensing of this new substance group, Planck-Institute for Biophysics and the future Max-Planck- Merz is one step closer to its goal of developing inno- Institute for brain research. vative medications in its competency field of the central nervous system. Promoting university research Any endeavor toward the further research of Alzheimer’s Merz at the Frankfurter Innovationszentrum dementia and the development of new diagnosis and Biotechnologie (fiz) treatment possibilities must be pursued. In addition to Merz upgraded its research activities at fiz, the Frankfurter conducting its own research, Merz takes on this task Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie (Frankfurt Biotech- through its scientific dialogue and its support of scientific nology Innovation Center), in order to further expand its research activities in the areas of neurology and psychiatry. Our path – Strengthening innovative power 21 The yearly appointment of a scientist to the Friedrich Reinheim competence center passes Merz Foundation Professorship at Frankfurt’s Johann Wolf- through gmp upgrade gang Goethe University and the annual donation of a The plant in Reinheim is the competence center for the prize for brain research, which is awarded by the Faculty manufacturing and controlling of Merz products, of Geriatrics at the Witten-Herdecke University, contrib- which are currently being exported to more than one ute to this. hundred countries. The increasing degree of internationalization makes it necessary to ensure permanent production facilities for the highest quality auditing capabilities over a long period of time. In Partners and customers in over 100 export countries (Good Manufacturing Practice) upgrade. The goal is can rely on the fact that Merz Group production will satisfy to become a Center of Excellence for the manufacturing, their high demands for quality, delivery reliability, flexi- testing, and quality assurance of Merz products with bility, and efficiency. Merz therefore continually invests in a focus on establishing itself as a provider of non-sterile the most modern of production facilities. solutions and semisolid preparations and the pack- order to do this, Reinheim is currently conducting a gmp aging of solid shapes in accordance with the highest of Costly biotechnological process for the manufacturing international standards. of the active ingredient nt 101 In a complex biotechnological manufacturing process, Fully automatic material supply through innovative Merz produces its highly effective and pure active silo facility at Senator ingredient, the type A botulinum neurotoxin (nt 101) for Aside from innovative product design and the assurance ® the production of Xeomin at its facilities in Dessau. of high product quality, the optimization of production The active ingredient is isolated after fermentation through processes is a focal point of the production activities in the an extensive cleaning process to remove fermentation Writing Instruments segment. For this purpose, Senator residue and foreign and structural proteins. With the help completed the last component of its material supply facil- of this innovative process, the so-called complex proteins ity for injection molding by installing a fully automated are separated from the effective neurotoxin. In addition to silo facility. This completes the extensive automation of its already-existing, highly technologically advanced the entire provision and transport process, from the production facilities for the active ingredient nt 101, Merz entrance of raw material granulates all the way to waste is investing a two-figure amount (in millions of euros) removal for the injection molding. for the construction of its own manufacturing plant at the same location for its finished product, Xeomin®. Ground- Production know-how and experienced, highly qualified breaking for the new facility took place in April of 2007. employees are important elements that are needed in The project includes the construction of a parenteral order to ensure that products of the highest quality can technical center for the cgmp-compliant production of ste- be manufactured in a cost-effective manner. Merz has rile preparations that can be used in clinical testing. an open innovative process, where internal and external scientists are networked with experts in the fields of marketing, sales, and production. 22 Our path – Focused international expansion focused international expansion The sales and earning power of the Merz Group is based, aside from customer orientation and product innovations, on the progressive internationalization of its corporate activities in the most significant sales markets. During the past four years since 2002 / 03, the share of foreign revenues within the Pharmaceuticals segment rose continuously, from 44 % to 66 % to approximately 350m euros in 2006 / 07. Friedrich Merz takes his first trip to America and opens a branch of Merz & Co. in Newark following a long preparatory period. 1926 Merz taps the Russian market after opening a representative office there. 2006 Merz Pharmaceuticals establishes its own subsidiaries in Spain and France. 2007 Locations in important pharmaceuticals markets are constructed and expanded. Merz is one of the leaders in the field in its competency areas of cns and aesthetic medicine. Coming years Our path – Focused international expansion 23 24 Our path – Focused international expansion Our path – Focused international expansion 25 our path “cns and aesthetic medicine are Merz’ core competencies. It is my personal ambition to ensure that Merz Pharma uk also belongs to the leading companies in these areas.” Dr. Anzal Qurbain, Medical Director, Merz Pharma uk Merz has experience abroad that reaches back into formation of country-based locations the 1920s. Company founder Friedrich Merz had already closed the first license contract in the usa in 1926. In Foundation of Merz subsidiaries in Spain and France the early 1930s, Merz & Co. opened its first branch loca- In April of 2007, Merz founded a Spanish subsidiary, tion in Newark, close to New York. Today, Merz Phar- Merz Pharma España s.l., with headquarters in Madrid. maceuticals is present in over 70 countries worldwide with Here, our partner Grünenthal has already been suc- its cooperative sales agreements, license partners, and cessfully distributing the Alzheimer’s medication Axura ®. its own country-based locations. It now owns locations in The task focus of the new subsidiary in Spain includes the uk, France, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Austria, Switzer- preparations for the introduction of the type A botulinum land, Russia, and the usa. neurotoxin (Xeomin ®) onto the market, as well as the construction of a marketing and sales structure for prod- Merz Consumer Care has established international brand ucts within the area of aesthetic dermatology. names for the Consumer Products segment, focusing its organization on an increasingly international spectrum In September of 2006, the French subsidiary Merz of marketing and sales activities. Pharma France s.a.s. was founded in Paris with the same goals. The subsidiary Senator of the Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials segment has its own subsidiaries in the Russian representative office becomes independent usa, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Poland. subsidiary Above and beyond that, cooperative sales agreements In addition to the representative office a separate legal exist for all of the internationally relevant sales markets. entity under the name of Merz Pharma llc, with headquar- 26 Our path – Focused international expansion 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board ters in Moscow, was formed in May of 2007 for the further Sales per region development of business in Russia. 2.0 % Merz Pharma uk expands aesthetic dermatology In addition to the further development of their current business with neurological products, the London-based 33.2 % subsidiary Merz Pharma uk Ltd. is focused on the expan- 34.4 % sion of a second product field in aesthetic dermatology. Business in the uk will assume an increasingly greater role for overall business in Europe within the next several years, due to the attractiveness of the profitability of the English market, especially in the area of aesthetic der- 30.4 % Germany Rest of Europe America Other regions matology. The introduction of the filler Belotero ® was one of the central activities during the reporting year. International teams for international markets The Merz Group’s worldwide activities are reflected by developments, and to further internationalize Merz the internationality of its employees. At this time, within the radpidly expanding areas of cns and aesthetic more than 29 % of its employees work abroad. Featuring dermatology. Furthermore, the dynamic growth of a large number of newly created job positions, the Memantine on the worldwide markets continued during area of r&d was expanded for global development projects. the reporting year as well. The medication, used to treat Alzheimer’s dementia, earned revenues of over one In order to press ahead with our planned growth world- billion us dollars together with its license partners wide, and in order to cater to the respective needs of Forest Laboratories and Lundbeck, and is therefore consid- the markets and the distinctive features of each specific ered a blockbuster product. This secures Memantine’s country, Merz Pharmaceuticals created teams of spe- top position internationally as the 2 nd-most prescribed cialists. They are comprised of employees from the area anti-dementive. of central strategic marketing, and employees from country-specific teams. This exchange of information and Above and beyond that, extensive activities set the course experience and the incorporation of regional expertise for the successful internationalization of Xeomin ® for form Merz’ foundation for successful product development the indication of cervical dystonia of a predominately rota- and marketing in foreign countries. tional form (wryneck) and blepharospasm (dystonia of the eyelid). A process regulating mutual recognition of product success abroad approval (mr procedure) was started and successfully The continued development of our own country-based closed in July of 2007 with a recommendation for approval organizations, which continued throughout the reporting by the emea. Xeomin ® was also approved for use in year, is the basis for our ability to react flexibly to global Mexico and Argentina during the reporting year. Merz Our path – Focused international expansion 27 Pharmaceuticals has, however, also tapped into growing Its own subsidiary, Merz Pharmaceuticals usa, began markets with its products in the area of aesthetic derma- its activities in 1995 and achieved a market share of 54 % tology: after the successful start of Belotero® in Germany, of the us market for scar therapy during the reporting Austria, Switzerland, and Italy one year prior, sales of year with its skin product Mederma ® Skin Care for Scars™, the hyaluronic acid preparation in 2006 / 07 grew by 40 % a significant development since its introduction in due to a high degree of market acceptance and due to 1997. Another top Merz product in the us is Naftin ®. Merz its introduction onto the uk market. In Argentina, a rapidly conducted the in-licensing of the antimycotic drug for growing market for aesthetic products, Merz received fungal infections in 1999, and was able to increase its sales approval for Xeomin ® in treating glabellar frown lines. results fivefold since the acquisition. Naftin ® was the uncontested leader among brand name products for topical In Italy, the subsidiary Merz Italia S.r.l. expanded their antimycotics during the 2006 / 07 financial year. aesthetic product portfolio by making additional strategic purchases. During the reporting year, Merz usa worked intensively on preparations for the successful introduction of cur- Determined market development in the usa rent aesthetic products such as the hyaluronic acid filler Together with its cooperative partner Forest Laboratories, Belotero ®, and for the type A botulinum neurotoxin Merz was able to achieve a market share of 33 % of Xeomin ® for use in cosmetic indications. new prescriptions with its anti-dementive Memantine (Namenda ®) on the us market. Merz products on the growing Russian market Merz’ portfolio of products approved within the Russian Federation took on leading positions in all of the respec- 28 Our path – Focused international expansion 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board tive market segments. The market share of Memantine ® regional markets, to reduce developmental risks, and to (under the product name Akatinol ) amounts to a pool resources for the quick introduction of a product. 68 % share of the Russian anti-dementive market. During That is why international sales and research partners like the 2006 / 07 financial year alone, sales of Memantine Forest Laboratories, Lundbeck, and Asubio Pharma- rose by 94 % in comparison to the previous year. ceuticals play a decisive role in the international product successes that Merz has achieved. In addition, Merz Merz also achieved significant success in Russia within continues to develop its own foreign locations as a further the area of clinical dermatology. For instance, approxi- foundation for growth and international expansion. mately 500,000 units of its scar preparation Contractubex ® were sold during the 2006 / 07 financial year. Around With this high-performance structure, Merz is currently 650,000 units of Merz Spezial Dragees ® were sold within developing not only international main markets such the Consumer Products segment. As was confirmed as the usa and Europe, but also emerging markets that by the dynamic growth pattern and the positive economic are experiencing new growth in Asia (Korea, Turkey, environment, Merz prepared for new products to be China, India), Latin America (Argentina, Brazil), and East- introduced onto the aesthetic dermatology segment of the ern Europe (Poland, Bulgaria, the Baltic States). Russian market during the reporting year. Efficiency through an integrated r&d network worldwide research and sales network For global development projects and research cooperation For international competitiveness, it is even more within the area of neurological and aesthetic indications, important to be acquainted with the specific needs of Merz established a worldwide, integrated r&d network. Our path – Focused international expansion 29 While all international r&d functions are concentrated at our headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Merz also works with specialists located in Riga for pre-clinical research. Merz has a research facility in the us city of Greensboro for clinical studies and questions regarding approval. The Merz research and development network is a strategic, worldwide foundation for efficiently testing new and already existing substances for possible new indications and expansions to the indications. This also means that the cooperation between Merz and its us partner, Forest Laboratories, not only includes a license partnership for the international marketing of Memantine, but also for cooperative research. Merz and Forest Laboratories work together on clinical studies testing the substance Neramexane for its suitability with the indications of Alzheimer’s dementia and tinnitus. The collaboration between interdisciplinary research and international specialists allows Merz to use its developmental resources strategically and efficiently for new technologies, therapies, and active ingredients. 30 Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind patients and customers – always in mind Since the foundation of the company in 1908, Merz has put patient and customer benefits at the center of all of its corporate activities. The background for this is our personal aspiration to strategically gear our work toward the needs of those people who place their trust in Merz products: patients, doctors, pharmacists, and all who cares about their health and appearance. Fair and cooperative partnerships form the main maxim behind all of our activities. Friedrich Merz begins production of a patented tube for creams and salves. This hygienic presentation has remained the standard up to the present. 1908 The therapy treatment for Parkinson’s Disease pkMerz ® leads to new success in treatment by being the first drug to use adamantyl sulfate. 1970 Merz Consumer Care supports its commercial partners in developing their health competence with the tetesept ® Health Center. 2007 The developmental activities of the Merz Group are concentrated on innovations and product differentiation for outstanding patient and customer benefits. Coming years Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind 31 32 Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind 33 our path “Our customers can trust, both now and in the future, that we will fulfill our contracts quickly and reliably – anywhere in the world. We’ve invested in the most modern production technology in order to do that.” Jost P. Welteroth, Vice President of Manufacturing, Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA in 1911 for the first local form of birth control Patentex ®, free enterprise for the service of customers which soon became the young company’s flagship product “Measuring problems, knowing needs, and finding your and a successful article for export. own solution.” That was the aspiration of the company’s founder, Friedrich Merz, when he began production of fair and constructive partnership a patented tube for creams and salves in Frankfurt am Main The successful positioning of Merz products within inter- in 1908. Creams and salves were still being taken from national competition is a result of the ambition to open flagons or clay bottles at that time – inevitably, impu- always be “one idea better than the rest” – not only with rities made their way onto the skin. The simple, yet innovative products and services, but also in customer groundbreaking solution was a much more hygienic admin- and partner relations. That’s because long-term, fair, and istration in the form of a tube, which has remained constructive partnerships are formed where trust and standard up to the present. quality are made a connecting element. This fundamental understanding has allowed Merz to establish a special With his next steps – the individual labeling of the tubes bond of trust over the past 100 years: with its patients, doc- with company identification and the production of tors, and pharmacists, with consumers, industrial clients, creams and salves – Friedrich Merz based his entrepre- and with partners in research and sales. neurship on serving the customer and improving the customer’s quality-of-life from the very beginning. Pharma- Services for doctors and patients with integrated ceutical developments quickly followed his cosmetics. therapeutic solutions Friedrich Merz manufactured pain relievers under the The services provided by the foreign subsidiary Merz name “merz”, and he was granted patent protection Pharma uk for clinics, doctors, and patients in treatment 34 Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board with the neuroleptic Denzapine (active ingredient: Senator supports internationally active suppliers of Clozapine) serve as a current example of our construc- consumer goods and brand name manufacturers in opti- tive collaboration. The patient’s blood work must be mally utilizing promotional products in their market- closely monitored while taking Clozapine in order to detect ing campaigns. The focus of this work is the brand name a reduction of the granulocyte count and to adjust the of the customer. Senator’s recipe for success lies in treatment of the affected patient in due time. The legally the individual assistance that it gives to its clients. This required blood tests are conducted by Merz Pharma includes customer-specific designs, decorative tech- uk in their own laboratories and the blood work is rec- niques such as 5-color, uv printing or laser engraving, and orded in a databank that is accessible to all providers. special functionalities for the writing instruments Almost 8,000 patients were treated with this marketed themselves. One of the most modern production facilities, service by Merz Pharma uk in England, Scotland, automated injection molding, the most modern of print- and Ireland during the reporting year, which amounts to ing machines, internal development, and tool construction a market share of approximately 40 %. provide for quick and reliable contract fulfillment worldwide. Supporting trade partners Scientific knowledge for more quality-of-life is the cornerstone of Merz Consumer Care in the Consumer Products reliable information provides customer orientation segment. The product selection includes health and beauty At a time when we are flooded by different types of products as well as cold remedies, vitamins, and miner- information, Merz offers trustworthy platforms for dialogue als under the umbrella brands tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. with its Zukunftsforum Demenz (Future Forum for Both count as two of the most recognized brands on Dementia) and its certified health care Internet sites. the retail market. Transparent and reliable health care information In order to offer end consumers reliable orientation and Through the numerous methods of information acquisi- to support trade partners in the development of their tion, patients become self-determined, critical, and health competency, Merz Consumer Care developed the informed customers all on their own. Around 40 % of all tetesept ® Health Center. It is intended as a custom Internet search queries in Germany pertain to the store-within-a-store solution, which offers shelving space topic of health. Considering the vast amount of informa- for the entire health product portfolio including shower tion available, it becomes increasingly difficult for and bath additives. Stores featuring the tetesept ® Health users to recognize reliable information when they see it. Center were able to more than double their sales volume Quality, transparency, and reliability – those are what during the reporting year. Merz Internet sites stand for, with scientifically verified and helpful information about Alzheimer’s, depression, Strengthening the customers’ brand name dystonia, Parkinson’s, liver disease, and hair loss. Infor- The promotional materials market is the most important mational services provided by Merz on the Internet mainstay for Senator, amounting to 85 % of its reve- were certified with the internationally recognized honCode nues. With its new sales concept, “Industry Consulting”, Quality Seal during the reporting year. The Alzheimer’s Our path – Patients and customers – always in mind 35 sites by Merz Pharmaceuticals, www.axura.de, specifi- of civil legislative policy concerning health and care from cally developed for professional circles, and the the perspective of those affected and those who care Internet site for family members and those affected at for them. The goal of the Future Forum is to lighten the www.alzheimerinfo.de – were given first and second burden of living with Alzheimer’s dementia for both place on a ranking of the best Alzheimer’s information caregivers and patients, and to promote earlier diagnosis portals by pharmaceutical companies. The informa- and earlier treatment of the disease. Since those suf- tion portal www.alzheimerinfo.de was also awarded with fering from dementia are often unable to speak for them- the prestigious afgis Quality Seal. selves, they are given an important voice through the Future Forum. Zukunftsforum Demenz in societal dialogue “For a tomorrow that’s worth living”: that’s the aspiration The forum is a platform for dialogue. Doctors and experts behind the Merz initiative, Zukunftsforum Demenz in caregiving, representatives of health insurance and (Future Forum for Dementia), which has been in existence statutory health care, self-help groups, and political and since 2001. The forum strives to remove the taboos scientific experts meet there to share their experiences. surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease, to accept the limitations The Future Forum also provides valuable background infor- of those suffering from it, and to increase provisions mation for the family members of those suffering from for the disease, which are plagued by numerous problems dementia through its informational texts, documents, and within intersecting areas of health care. brochures. The forum has provided important impulses for provision research and is active within the further development 36 Employee report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Employee report for their implementation. In order to support this process, Merz further optimized their internal goal-setting practices. This allows corporate goals to be translated step-bystep into operative goals and measures, and for these The dynamic growth experienced by the Merz Group to be made transparent for the entire organization and its is based on the qualifications and performance motivation employees. of our employees. By clearly gearing their involvement toward the service of the patients and customers, basing structured career management their actions on the same, and by answering the chal- In the context of the strong growth which took place in lenges of the market with top performance, we can achieve personnel, particularly in the area of research and our ambitious corporate goals. development, attractive professional perspectives are essential in order to recruit talented scientists for continuous growth Merz and for them to form a bond with the company. The Once again, Merz experienced strong growth during the already existing developmental possibilities, which past financial year. As of the balance sheet date of had mainly focused on the successive expansion of a per- June 30, 2007, the Merz Group employed 2,052 persons, son’s respective number of accountable personnel, representing an increase of 137 employees as com- were therefore supplemented by a subject-specific career pared to the previous year. The expansion of its employee model for long-term further development of profes- base was focused – as required by the strategic goals – sional expertise. This new model is now the focus of on the areas of research and development at its German career development at Merz. location and the continued expansion of its international presence, which emphasized the establishment and employee survey expansion of locations in Russia, Italy, France, and The entire Merz Group is dedicated to continuous Spain. The number of Merz employees currently working improvement. The employee survey, which was conduct- abroad grew to 596 (previous year: 560). In total, the ed during the reporting year, delivered some valuable number of employees within the Pharmaceuticals Segment connecting factors for this improvement. Employees evalu- rose from 988 to 1,052 during the 2006 / 07 financial year. ated the conditions surrounding their own work and their work with colleagues and superiors, and gave sugges- orientation of the merz organization on its strategic goals tions pertaining to corporate strategy and possibilities The past financial year was marked by the implemen- a participation rate of over 80 % documented the for improvement. Their feedback was decidedly positive: tation of the Strategy 2015, “Challenge for Excellence and employees’ interest in actively contributing to Merz’ fur- Outperformance”. The goals formulated therein indicated ther development. The survey showed that the large the basis for Merz’ future success. The Merz organization’s number of new employees and members of management deliberate orientation toward these goals is significant already felt strong personal ties to Merz. Positive Employee report 37 evaluations of the cooperation between co-workers and members of management, as well as a generally high level of satisfaction, are indications of a good and productive working atmosphere. vocational training At Merz, we feel especially obligated to provide young people with professional qualifications. At our locations in Frankfurt and Reinheim, we cover a large spectrum of commercial and industrial careers that require vocational training. The number of apprenticeships within the Merz Group increased during the 2006 / 07 financial year by 15 % to reach 54. 38 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Group Management Report of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Group Management Report 39 Another year of growth in 2006 / 07 cial year, which made the Merz Group’s business in foreign markets especially profitable. Demographic change prompts growth on the pharmaceuticals market Pharmaceutical sales rose by 7.0 % worldwide from The Merz Group continued the positive dynamic growth of 2005 to 2006, for a total of 642.8 bn us dollars, doubling the previous years during the 2006 / 07 financial year in total since 1998. by Merz, achieved revenues of over one billion us Germany’s share of the world market decreased from dollars. This blockbuster success further strengthened the 5.2 % in 1998 to approximately 3.1 %. Pharmaceutical company’s earning power despite higher expenses in sales in the us market grew more rapidly than those of r&d, the foundation of additional foreign subsidiaries, and other markets, with a 33 % increase from 2001 to 2004. higher marketing and distribution expenses due to the A steadily increasing momentum in comparison to introduction of new products. The Group experienced an Europe could also be observed in 2006. This resulted in an increase in sales of 12.8 % to 535.5m euros (previous increase in pharmaceutical sales of 8.0 % to a total of year: 474.6m euros). The pre-tax earnings increases were 289.9 bn us dollars in 2006, whereas Europe experienced proportionally high from 17.9 to 115.4m euros (previous a gain of 5.0 % to reach a total of 182.5 bn us dollars. year: 97.8m euros). Growth of sales and revenue exceeded At the present time, the pharmaceuticals markets with the all expectations. fastest growth rates are Latin America and Asia. Economic environment (Total economy, industry economy) Pharmaceuticals market: worldwide development (in billions of us dollars) World economy in upturn The financial year coincided with a powerful upward eco642.8 2006 + 7.0 % nomic trend. In Germany, the gross domestic product (gdp) grew 2.9 % in comparison to the previous year; it 2005 increased another 2.5 % in the first half of 2007. In 2004 2006, German economic growth was mostly propelled by 2003 export trade. However, in the first half of 2007 the 2002 domestic economy was also jump-started, which gave a 2001 + 7.4 % 600.6 + 12.3 % 559.1 + 16.5 % 498.0 + 9.6 % 427.6 390.2 boost to retail and consumer markets in particular. Not only the German economy, but the entire world economy experienced a positive upward trend during the finan- 0 150 300 450 600 750 Source: bpi Pharmadaten 2007 group management report (June 30th). The active ingredient Memantine, developed 40 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board By 2020, the prognosis is that revenue will double in the Total expenditure within the statutory health insurance sys- pharmaceuticals market worldwide. The main reasons tem (shi) amounted to 147.6 bn euros in 2006. This for this are increasing health costs resulting from a higher equates to an increase of 2.8 % as opposed to the previous life expectancy rate, particularly in industrial nations, year. shi expenditure for pharmaceuticals rose margin- and the increasing prosperity in emerging national econo- ally in 2006 by 0.8 % to a total of 23.9 bn euros, represent- mies. The overall aging of society has resulted in a sig- ing a 17.5 % share of total overall shi expenditures. nificant rise in the number of dementia-related illnesses. The increase in shi costs can be partially attributed to the rise in treatment costs for wide-spread chronic, somatic Alzheimer’s dementia, with cognitive memory loss and a illnesses, and neurological-psychiatric diseases. heavy loss of normal, everyday abilities, is the most common type of age-related dementia according to epidemiol- The momentum of growth in the German pharmaceuticals ogical studies. Approximately 18 million people currently market is still influenced by the Medicinal Drugs Econ- suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia worldwide. Following the omy Act (Arzneimittelversorgungs-Wirtschaftsgesetz) that estimate of the World Health Organization (who), this went into effect in May of 2006. Nevertheless, sales number will double worldwide within the next 20 years. In development has remained relatively stable despite this this context, the need for more therapy in Merz’ strate- reform law. The impact of a new reform law from March gically important anti-dementive indication group can be of 2007, designed to increase competition within the stat- expected. utory health insurance system, can first be expected at the end of the current financial year. However, already in In addition, Merz’ strengthened activity on the aesthetic the first months since its enactment, a massive increase medicine market has been aided by a beneficial envi- in rebate contracts between manufacturers and health ronment. The ever-increasing wish of many, especially insurance funds has made itself apparent. The law includes those living in countries experiencing economic emer- special provisions for this purpose. At the current date, gence, to delay the natural aging process increases the these rebates are granted almost exclusively to manufac- demand for products within aesthetic medicine. turers of generic brands. Merz assumes that this law will not have a strong negative impact on revenues for Strained growth on German health market Merz preparations, due to the data and patent protec- With 25.8 bn euros, sales of German pharmaceutical tion of its main source of income, Axura®, and due to the manufacturers nearly stagnated during the reporting year. fact that only a certain number of preparations in the Sales in the German clinical market rose by 3 % from generic branch will be affected. July 2006 to June 2007 (previous year: 1.3 %) to a sales volume of 3.4 bn euros (previous year: 3.3 bn euros). Dental market re-emerges after crossing low point In contrast, the German pharmacy market experienced a Despite the negative effects of the new fixed subsidy sys- decrease in revenue of 1.0 % to 22.3 bn euros, while tem for dentures and the considerable decrease in an increase of 6.0 % was recorded in the previous year. revenue in 2005, the German dental market returned to Group Management Report 41 a positive trend in 2006. Technical dental laboratories, foot care totals approximately 2.3 bn euros per year, of one of Merz Dental’s major type of clients, have especially which approximately 73 % of the revenue results from profited. mass market sales and 27 % from pharmacies. Products for facial care represent the largest share of skin care The sub-segment for synthetic dentures achieved sales products with 41 %, followed by personal hygiene prod- of 51m euros, amounting to growth of 11 % in comparison ucts (23.9 %), shower care (19.5 %), bath additives to the previous year. Despite a recession in 2005, the (8.3 %), hand care (3.8 %), and foot care products (3.4 %). German market demonstrated clearly improved demand. These products allowed the mass market to achieve a Manufacturers of technical and medicinal dental prod- more positive sales volume on average than pharmacies. ucts, such as Merz, are expanding their export business. Strong brands with a high degree of customer recog- The worldwide dental market is currently estimated at nition, such as the tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ® brands by approximately 15 bn euros, with yearly growth rates esti- Merz Consumer Care, are important for business as mated at five to six percent. North America is one of image-bearers. This makes Merz one of the top three manu- the strongest growth regions for German dental products. facturers of over-the-counter products sold outside A significant increase in life expectancy rates and in of pharmacies, and the leading manufacturer of bath addi- the standard of living in industrialized nations will continue tives. to fuel the need for health maintenance, including dentures, over the long-term, from which Merz can also profit. Regarding the international market penetration of Merz Consumer Care products, especially noteworthy is the Growth of market for consumer products in Eastern growing demand for self-medication products, personal Europe and Russia care products, and cosmetics in Eastern Europe and In the area of non-prescription drugs (over-the-counter Russia. In the area of self-medication, for example, the market) in the German health care market, the reporting Polish market rose by 5.5 % in 2006. In the Russian year demonstrated sales of approximately 7.3 bn euros cosmetic market, growth rates of 13 % and 12 % in the by June 2007, amounting to an increase of + 0.1 % since years 2005 and 2006, respectively, were reported for the previous year. Pharmacies and the so-called mass a total of approximately 7.0 bn and 7.9 bn us dollars per market, with its grocery stores and drugstores, make up year. Generally speaking, natural cosmetic products the distribution channels of the over-the-counter mar- and cosmetics with pharmaceutical ingredients are in ket. Pharmacies represent the main share of the over-the- high demand, especially in the area of skin care. Merz counter-market with a volume share of approximately Consumer Care products can especially profit from this 86 %, while the mass market provides the remaining 14 %. development, as they are based on scientifically recognized, effective principles. The total market volume for cosmetics and personal hygiene in Germany amounts to 11.7 bn euros, whereas the market volume for facial care, skin care, hand care, and 42 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Market for writing instruments profits from increasing i. business performance marketing expenditures The robust growth of the world markets creates fertile Structure of the Merz Group ground for the marketing economy. Promotional expendi- The operative businesses of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA are tures worldwide rose 5.8 % in 2006 to 391 bn us dol- organized in three segments: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer lars. As a result, the economic environment for promotional Products, and Writing Instruments / Promotional Mate- materials also improved. Sales of promotional materials rials. have remained constant since 2001 at approximately 3 bn euros. For the first time in three years, promotional mate- The Pharmaceuticals segment is Merz’ segment with rials crossed the 3-billion-euro mark in 2006 with a sales the highest sales. Merz’ largest subsidiary, Merz volume of 3.1 bn euros. When comparing sales volume, Pharmaceuticals GmbH, is responsible for the research, that places promotional materials in 3rd place among the development, and sale of pharmaceuticals. Their stra- most important and most popular communicative tools. tegic focus lies on neurological and psychiatric illnesses Within the medium term, the promotional materials branch and on clinical and aesthetic dermatology. The second should achieve a sales volume of 5 bn euros. subsidiary within the Pharmaceuticals segment is Merz Dental GmbH, which develops and distributes medical Approximately 50 marketing directors from Germany’s and technical dental products such as dentures, prosthetic largest consumer products manufacturers plan on increas- materials, and articles for hygiene and disinfection. ing expenditures for advertisement and sales promotions in 2008. In 2006 and 2007, only 35 and 29 marketing In the Consumer Products segment, Merz Consumer Care directors, respectively, had planned to increase their GmbH develops and distributes health care products marketing budgets. for self-medication and personal hygiene, as well as nutritional supplements. The worldwide promotional market for writing instruments and drinkware has profited from the worldwide upturn Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA produces and distributes of the market. The consumer market and retail market are plastic ballpoint pens, metal pens, markers, and printed being positively influenced by the domestic increase in coffee mugs for promotional purposes worldwide in growth. Senator has reacted to this by constantly improving the Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials segment. its service quality and by contributing to the further expansion of its worldwide distribution network. Merz Group Services GmbH is an internal service provider for all operative units. Its core competencies include accounting, controlling, human resources, information technology, supply chain management, and the manufacturing of medicinal drugs and consumer products. Group Management Report 43 Operative structure of the Merz Group Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA 5 5 5 Pharmaceuticals Segment Consumer Products Segment Writing Instruments Segment 5 5 5 Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH Merz Consumer Care GmbH Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA Subsidiaries in: Subsidiaries in: Subsidiaries in: Austria Netherlands Great Britain France Poland Austria France Russia Great Britain Switzerland Italy usa Spain Mexico usa Merz Dental GmbH Merz Group Services GmbH Locations at home and abroad ber 2006, and in April 2007 the Spanish subsidiary Merz The Merz Group has its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Pharma España s.l. was established with headquarters Germany. Corporate and sales management, adminis- located in Madrid. Just one month later, the represen- tration, and significant areas of the Group’s research and tative office in Russia was joined by an independent legal development department are located here. entity founded under the name of Merz Pharma lcc., with headquarters in Moscow. Locations and distribution regions Besides its headquarters in Germany, Merz Pharmaceuti- In addition, Merz products maintain a presence in more cals GmbH also operates its own subsidiaries in Great than 70 countries around the world through coopera- Britain, Italy, Mexico, Austria, Switzerland, and the usa. tive and distributive partnerships. Central markets include Within the framework of an internationalization strategy Korea, Turkey, India, and China in Asia; Argentina and and the creation of new subsidiaries, the French subsidi- Brazil in Latin America; and Poland, Bulgaria, and the Bal- ary Merz Pharma France s.a.s. was founded in Septem- tic states in Eastern Europe. 44 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Locations at home and abroad gb rus nl d pl ch a f i e usa mex Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA Germany (d) Russia (rus) Germany (d) France (f) Switzerland (ch) Great Britain (gb) Great Britain (gb) Spain (e) France (f) Italy (i) usa Poland (pl) Mexico (mex) Austria (a) usa Netherlands (nl) In the Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials seg- Value-oriented Group strategy ment, Senator has subsidiaries in the usa, Great Britain, The strategy of the Merz Group is geared toward a sustain- France, the Netherlands, and Poland, and a joint ven- able increase of its corporate value. Over the years, ture with Modi in India. In addition, Senator has represen- Merz has been able to secure a leading position in many tatives in Russia and Scandinavia, and has distribution markets with its products. This is the path that the cor- partnerships in approximately 90 countries worldwide. poration consistently follows – as approved in its “Strategy 2015” (Challenge for Excellence and Outperformance). Group Management Report 45 The Group made good progress in this area during the Merz Consumer Care, with its well-known brands tetesept® 2006 / 07 financial year. This especially applies to the and Merz Spezial ®, remains the leading provider within Pharmaceuticals segment, as their top position on the anti- German-speaking countries of products for self-medication dementia drug market was further expanded. and beauty in the Consumer Products segment. Its strategy for growth is based upon future-oriented further devel- The strategy for growth in the core competence neurol- opment and a strengthened profile of its brand names ogy and psychiatry is based on innovation-driven customer as health products, as well as strengthened international- orientation. The goal is to develop innovative medications ization by annexing new markets within Europe. such as Axura® or Xeomin® in the future. New approaches to therapy must be developed in order to noticeably Within the Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials improve the quality-of-life of patients, prevent illnesses, segment, Merz’ Senator is one of the leading manufactur- and to aid in the healing process. Year after year, Merz ers of writing instruments in the promotional materials invests a large portion of its income in the research and market worldwide; its retractable ballpoint pen is number development of new treatment principles for indications one in sales in Europe. One of the most modern writing that still have a high necessity for effective therapy. instrument production plants, the highest of quality standards, sophisticated designs, and concepts that are tai- Building upon its competence in clinical dermatology, Merz lored to the customer are the pillars of long-term growth. has determinedly developed into one of the experts in Besides the production of writing instruments, the new non-operative aesthetic medicine over the past years. It facilities in Lemgo are also responsible for the finishing strives for a leading position as a full-selection provider of drinkware. The introduction of the new Senator brand in Europe and in the usa with an attractive product port- lego ® represented a new step in market leadership. folio. The realization of this goal depends on the development of tailored products. Targeted acquisitions with high potential in selected markets and with selected products, new licenses for active ingredients, and collaborative research and distribution cooperation are also important. In order to further develop the growth of business abroad, Merz is intensifying its internationalization process by continuing to expand its organization in other countries. Merz Pharma France s.a.s. was founded in September 2006 as a subsidiary in France, the Spanish subsidiary Merz Pharma España s.l. was founded in April of 2006 with headquarters in Madrid. In May 2007, the Russian location serving a representative purpose was supplemented by an independent legal entity founded under the name of Merz Pharma lcc. 46 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Sales and contract development Sales in Germany increased by 7 %, whereas sales in the usa and the rest of Europe experienced a much steeper Growth through internationalization and product growth rate of 20 % and 14 %, respectively. Business in innovation the Baltic States (+ 57 %) and Russia (+ 38 %) demon- The Merz Group was able to continue the dynamic growth strated strong growth. of the previous years during the 2006 / 07 financial year. Group sales experienced a two-figure increase of 12.8 % The increase in sales abroad can be largely attributed to reach 535.5m euros (previous year: 474.6m euros). to the Pharmaceuticals segment. Memantine’s sustained This direction of growth can be attributed to the interna- momentum served as a significant driver of that growth: tional competitiveness of Merz products, successful new both in internal sales, and through license partners Forest introductions onto the market, and internationally effective Laboratories and Lundbeck. marketing and sales activity. The Pharmaceuticals segment contributed the largest proportion of Group sales rev- Sales expanded by 7.0 % in the Consumer Products seg- enue at 67.1 % (previous year: 64.4 %). The Consumer ment for a total of 110.9m euros (previous year: 103.6m Products segment achieved 20.7 % (previous year: 21.8 %) euros). sales revenue, while 12.2 % (previous year: 13.8 %) was contributed by the Writing Instruments / Promotional Senator achieved sales of 65.2m euros for the Writing Materials segment. Instruments / Promotional Materials segment (previous year: 65.3m euros). Sales revenues abroad increased to a total of 351.1m euros (previous year: 302.8m euros). This amounts to 65.6 % Core area of pharmaceuticals grows through (previous year: 63.8 %) of the Group’s sales occurring in blockbuster success and successful new product foreign markets. 184.4m euros can be attributed to the introductions German market, representing 34.4 % of Group sales reve- During the 2006 / 07 financial year, the Pharmaceuticals nue. segment increased their sales by 17.6 % (previous year: 25.7 %) to a total of 359.4m euros (previous year: 305.6m euros). The main contributors to sales and growth were products belonging to the strategic core Development of sales (in millions of euros) area of the central nervous system (cns). Milestone successes with blockbuster status and 2006/07 535.5 open-ended approval 2005/06 474.6 Memantine’s momentum of growth remains undaunted. The medication, developed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia, reached a new high of more than 1 bn us 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 dollars worldwide in March of 2007, reaching block- Group Management Report 47 Sales per segment Sales per region 2.0 % 12.2 % 20.7 % 33.2 % 34.4 % 67.1 % 30.4 % Pharmaceuticals Consumer Products Germany Rest of Europe America Other regions Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials buster status one year earlier than planned. This secures Market introduction of the 2nd-generation neurotoxin Memantine’s top position as the second-most prescribed Xeomin ® remains on its successful course anti-dementia drug worldwide. Merz distributes Meman- The type A botulinum neurotoxin Xeomin ®, approved ini- tine under the names Axura ® or Akatinol ®, as Namenda ® tially for the German market in 2005 for the treatment through licensee Forest Laboratories Inc., New York, and of neurological movement disorders such as cervical dys- as the brand name Ebixa® through licensee Lundbeck tonia of a predominantly rotational form (wryneck) and a / s, Copenhagen. License revenues during the 2006 / 07 blepharospasm (dystonia of the eyelid) achieved sales that financial year increased by a total of 24.8 % compared considerably exceeded the sales forecast. to the previous year. An important measure contributing to the two-figure In the usa, Forest Laboratories reached a market share of growth was the successful approval of Xeomin ® for the 33 % in the us anti-dementive market (according to indication of dystonia in two more countries: Mexico prescriptions). Despite difficult conditions in Germany due in September of 2006 and Argentina in January of 2007. to the developments in health care reform, the number A process regulating mutual approval (mr procedure) of prescriptions of Memantine increased. The market share in this indication was initiated for 13 countries, and, follow- of prescriptions remained unchanged at the high level ing approval recommendation by the emea in July of of over 42 %. The open-ended approval of Axura ® and 2007, was successfully closed. Based on a decision made ® Ebixa in Europe by the emea (European Medicines by the European Commission, the national approval Agency) in March of 2007 served as another milestone for boards will be contacted. This can be expected to happen Merz, confirming Memantine’s low number of side-effects, during the 2007 / 08 financial year. In Argentina, with overall patient tolerance, and broad implication spectrum. its rapidly growing market for aesthetic products, 48 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Xeomin® was further approved for the first time for cos- The market share of the preparation Mederma® for the metic indications; for the treatment of glabellar frown lines. treatment of scars, which also leads the market in the usa, amounts to 54 %. On the German market, the anti- In the area of aesthetic medicine, Merz’ in-licensed hya- hair loss products Pantovigar® and Pantostin® recorded luronic acid filler Belotero® for the correction of wrinkles considerable increases in the volume of sales of approxi- and increased lip volume exhibited particularly strong mately 20 % each following strengthened marketing growth. Following successful launches in Germany, Austria, and sales measures. Switzerland, and Italy during the previous year, Belotero ®’s sales volume increased by 50 % during the current Merz Pharmaceuticals was also able to increase sales financial year. The main cause for this powerful growth of the liver therapeutic medication Hepa-Merz ® within the was the high market acceptance of the drug as well as the area of metabolism disorders by close to 10 % by main- introduction of Belotero ® in the uk. To complete the taining strong business abroad, particularly in Russia and aesthetic product portfolio in Italy, Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l. Korea. purchased the products Alfa Acid ®, Leniline ®, and Lenoxiol® from the Sinclair corporation. Merz Dental resumes growth pattern Despite a difficult environment on the market and restric- Dermatological products continued their growth as tive prescription procedures in Germany, the Pharma- well. Sales volume rose 10 % during the 2006 / 07 finan- ceutical Segment-owned Merz Dental GmbH was able to cial year. Naftin ®, a preparation sold in the usa for fun- expand its business in dental technology and dental gal infections, demonstrated a satisfactory increase in sales medicine. The sales decline of 9 % during the previous ® volume of 34 %. Since purchasing the Naftin license year was stopped by product innovations and five prod- in 1999, Merz has increased the sales volume of the prod- uct introductions onto the market, which resulted in 2.7 % uct in the usa fivefold and secured the market leader- higher sales of 13.2m euros (previous year: 12.9m euros). ship for drugs treating topical mycotic indications. Merz was able to establish its position in the synthetic denture market as well. Sales abroad, which had already improved in the previous year, continued to develop and reported an increase of 10 % to reach a total sales volume of approximately 1.8m euros. The sales increase was Development of Sales in the Pharmaceuticals Segment (in millions of euros) due to the product area of dental technology with dentures, which encompasses partial and complete sets of dentures, and the newly introduced denture series artegral®. 2006/07 13.2 2005/06 12.9 346.2 359.4 305.6 292.7 In order to increase its independence from German health care legislation, Merz Dental strengthened its internationalization measures. Target countries include the most 0 Dental 50 100 Pharmaceuticals 150 200 250 300 350 important European markets such as Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, as well as the usa. Merz Dental Group Management Report 49 Development of Sales in the Consumer Products Segment (in millions of euros) Development of Sales in the Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials Segment (in millions of euros) 2006/07 110.9 2006/07 65.2 2005/06 103.6 2005/06 65.3 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 closed a cooperative contract with Patterson Dental, the tetesept’s position as the leading provider for medicinal largest specialty provider of dental products in North Amer- baths and bath additives on the mass market was suc- ica, for the sales of the dental product artegral ® ImCrown cessfully defended; market leadership for non-pharmacy in the usa. Merz Dental will further expand its position as cold remedies was expanded considerably. Newly intro- a specialized provider of finishing systems for the inter- duced innovations were the main pillar of growth for the national technical dental industry. area of cold remedies, such as Hals-activ throat spray and Bronchial-activ sugar-free cough drops. Consumer Products: Growth despite intense competition In contrast, sales in the area of shower products did not The Consumer Products segment continued to remain perform as expected. In total, the tetesept® brand was under the influence of the intensely competitive market for able to claim its excellent position as the 2 nd largest brand non-pharmacy health care and personal hygiene prod- on the self-medication market outside of the pharmacy. ucts. Despite increased concentration within the trade, the market introduction of new commercial brands, weather- The Beauty Care area, with its traditional brand Merz related losses for the bath additive segment, and intensi- Spezial Dragees ®, demonstrated a trend reversal with con- fied marketing activities on the part of the competition, siderable sales volume growth after slightly receding the sales volume increased by 7.0 % for a total of 110.9m sales during the previous year. Due to successful brand euros (previous year: 103.6m euros). activation measures, accompanied by advertising measures, intensified pr, sales promotion activity, and the suc- A major contributor to this volume was the newly formed cessful launch of Merz Spezial single-portioned facial cooperation for secondary distribution products. Within masks, sales volume improved by 21 %. In particular, the the generally stagnating German mass market, Merz Con- new single-portion facial mask segment was very well sumer Care was the only one among the top 3 providers accepted by the consumer, and with a growth rate of 80 %, of health care products that was able to grow. it enabled Merz Spezial ® to move into second place in the market for facial masks. 50 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Senator takes position on international promotional Research and development materials market Merz expanded Group research and development expend- Senator recorded sales at a level similar to the previous itures once again during the 2006 / 07 financial year, year of 65.2m euros (previous year: 65.3m euros). A increasing them by 18.9 % for a total of 60.1m euros (pre- decrease in sales of 4 % had been recorded in the previous vious year: 50.6m euros). The increase can be attributed year. The largest proportion of revenue can be attrib- to the added number of phase-iii and phase-iv projects and uted to the promotional materials market. Senator contin- the intensification of pre-clinical activities. Numerous ued to strengthen its brand recognition in the market employees were hired for this purpose. with a sales and service network encompassing more than 90 countries, and with a yearly production of approxi- Currently, various active ingredients for diverse indications mately 300m writing instruments, Senator is the number are going through phases of pharmacological and clini- one manufacturer in the European market and occu- cal testing. Metabotropic glutamate receptors are the focal pies third place worldwide. With the help of the “Industry point of this testing. Consulting” sales project, initiated during the previous year, Senator was able to significantly improve its sales In the area of dermatology, the r&d focus was placed on approach. developing a complete product portfolio. Senator was able to assert itself against growing interna- Successful life cycle management for tional competition and the increased sales of brand Axura ® and Ebixa ® imitators during the reporting year. The main factors con- In March of 2007, five years after being granted central tributing to this include Senator’s continuously inno- approval for use in the European Union, Axura ® and vative product and service concepts, major international Ebixa® received open-ended (non-expiring) approval upon prizes for its design, the highest of quality standards, the recommendation of the European approval bureau complete solutions for industrial clients, as well as cost emea (European Medicines Agency). reduction and modernization measures. To improve efficiency within the production of synthetic components, Merz has also issued a request to the emea for the expan- a fully automated silo facility was installed at the Groß- sion of the approval to include the once-daily dosage of Bieberau location. The high quality standards and highly Memantine. modern production plants also reinforced license business during the reporting year, through which Senator Study data shows that a standard dose of Memantine became the licensed manufacturer for writing instruments taken once daily is just as effective and as easily tolerated ® under the lego brand name, among others. as the currently approved dose. Taking their dosage once a day makes therapy easier for patients. At present, Memantine is only available in a standard dosage of 2 x 10 mg per day. Group Management Report 51 Product pipeline (selected products) Indication cns Preclinical Phase I Phase II Memantine Phase III Submitted Approved moderate to severe alzheimer‘s dementia Botulinum Neurotoxin Typ A blepharospasm / torticollis spasmodicus spasticity Neramexane tinnitus alzheimer’s dementia nystagmus Product active ingredient pipeline (selected products) Dermatology Indication Preclinical Phase I Botulinum Neurotoxin Typ A Phase II Approved aesthetic dermatology (eu) mid-term wrinkle filling (usa) mdf-100 long-term wrinkle filling mill-100 local lipolysis 2 mom-100 onychomycosis 3 long-term filler Submitted aesthetic dermatology (usa) Belotero 1 Phase III 2 local cellulite removal 3 1 fungus of the nail Positive study results for Neramexane Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is defined as sounds or Within the clinical development process of Neramexane noises perceived by the patient under the absence of for the treatment of tinnitus, a phase-ii study was an external source for the noise. Tinnitus is a wide-spread concluded for therapeutic trials and dose definition. The illness in industrial nations, which continues to increase primary data provides evidence of clinical effective- due to the aging world population and the increase in expo- ness and tolerability, and is therefore the basis for the fur- sure to noise. Approximately 4 to 8 % of the population ther clinical development of the active ingredient. suffers from chronic tinnitus; quality-of-life is severely 52 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board inhibited for approximately 20 % of these patients. Cur- involuntary muscle cramps and stiffness. It occurs fre- rently, no medication has been approved by any European quently in connection with muscle weakness, and is or American agency for the treatment of this condition. reported as present in up to 38 % of all stroke patients. European approval and indication expansion Belotero ® enters the market in other countries for Xeomin ® Besides European and American studies investigating The approvals of the type A botulinum neurotoxin Xeomin ® the use of Xeomin® in aesthetic dermatology, Merz is also for the neurological indications cervical dystonia of a pre- promoting the introduction of its hyaluronic acid filler dominantly rotational form (wryneck) and blepharospasm Belotero ® in other countries. The product, used to fill out (dystonia of the eyelid) were expanded further during wrinkles and increase lip volume, was introduced onto the 2006 / 07 financial year with approvals in Mexico and the market in Great Britain during the 2006 / 07 financial Argentina. A process regulating mutual recognition of year. In addition, clinical measures for its development approval (mr procedure) for this indication was initiated in the usa, which began in the past financial year, are for 13 countries. going well. Merz took an important step by having Xeomin ® approved Expansion of research and production infrastructure for the first time for cosmetic indications: in Argentina, Research and development teams were strengthened ® Xeomin was approved for the treatment of glabellar frown during the reporting year along with the modernization lines in addition to its neurological indications in January and expansion of the research infrastructure for more of 2007. efficient, goal-oriented, superior research. Job positions for 70 highly qualified employees were created, espec- The clinical testing phases carried out for Xeomin ® dur- ially within the pre-clinical research area. The significant- ing the reporting year showed promising results. Phase-iii ly increased number of employees, as well as the fur- studies for cervical dystonia of a predominantly rota- ther expansion of research networks, has lead to an expan- tional form and for blepharospasm were conducted in the sion of the research activities at fiz – Frankfurter Inno- usa. The phase-ii study for the aesthetic indication was vationszentrum Biotechnologie (Frankfurt Biotechnology concluded. Currently, a phase-iii test is being performed Innovation Center). in Europe for the aesthetic indication. In order to develop greater capacity for the internal Within the framework of intended indication expansion for production of active ingredients, and to supply customers Xeomin ®, a phase-iii clinical study for the treatment of worldwide with Xeomin ®, Merz initiated their largest- patients suffering from arm spasms following a stroke has ever single investment of 17.7m euros at their production been completed. Preliminary tests show that Xeomin ® location in Dessau during the 2006 / 07 financial year. is effective and well tolerated for this indication. Arm spasticity relates to a movement disorder characterized by Group Management Report 53 In addition to the already existing production facilities for design, customer-tailored, individual service concepts, and the type A botulinum neurotoxin active ingredient, a new the intensification of process and production efficiencies. building will be constructed for freeze-drying and bottling, As the last component of the building of a material supply along with laboratories and office space. facility for injection molding, Senator installed a fully automated silo facility. This completed the extensive auto- For the Pharmaceuticals segment, Merz filed a total of 12 mation of the entire provision and transport process, requests for approval internationally during the 2006 / 07 from the delivery of raw material granulate all the way to financial year (previous year: 17); 14 new approvals were waste removal for the injection molding. Within the issued (previous year: 21). In addition, 49 requests for Industry Consulting sales concept for brand name manu- extensions to approval were filed and 43 extensions issued. facturers and industrial clients, individual, customertailored solutions were developed that featured innovative Developmental activities in the Consumer Products design and functionality. The Akzento ballpoint pen was segment developed as a product innovation. For example the mod- Developmental activities within the Consumer Products ular construction of the clip enables a cost-effective and segment focused on product upgrades to include pat- quick realization of customer-specific custom clip forms ented treatment principles as the most important basis for during the injection molding phase allowing for the sharpening the market profile. These products protect imprint of a special advertising message. the skin against the drying properties of water, transport active ingredients to deeper layers of the skin, and Employees improve the overall structure of the skin over an extended The Merz Group employed 2,052 people (previous year: period of time. This is a general concept utilizing active 1,915) as of June 30, 2007. This figure is 7 % higher ingredients that can be flexibly combined. The masks use than for the same balance sheet date of the previous year. a transfer system that has the ability to cut through the The difference is mainly attributable to a marked expan- energy barriers of the skin and to quickly deliver nutrients sion in the number of employees in the research and devel- to the deeper layers of the skin. The system products, opment department, as well as sales activities abroad. ® such as Merz Spezial Dragees , make use of the patent- 596 employees work outside Germany (previous year: 560). pending Micro Targeting System, which optimizes the This represents approximately 29 % of the total number journey of active ingredients through the body to the tar- of all employees. get region, the skin, through improved capillary microcirculation. The Pharmaceuticals segment counted 1,052 employees as of the balance sheet date, a dramatic increase from Developmental activities in the Writing Instruments / the previous year’s 988. 70 new full-time positions result- Promotional Materials segment ing from the substantial expansion of the research and Development activities for the Writing Instruments / Promo- development department in Germany contributed to this tional Materials segment focus on innovative product increase, as well as the expansion of Merz’ presence on 54 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board the international market, especially in Russia, Spain, Italy, ii. financial position and net assets and France. This was partially compensated by the reduction of 30 job positions in connection with the relocation of local pharmaceutical production from Austria to Profit situation Germany. Group results exhibit further growth In the Consumer Care segment, the number of employees 2006 / 07 was yet another year of growth in Merz company remained constant at 101 year to year. Following restruc- history. Once again, the Group was able to successfully turing measures, the number of employees in the Writing increase their overall results before taxes by a significant Instruments segment decreased by 5 % to a total of 17.9 % to reach 115.4m euros (previous year: 97.8m 527 employees (previous year: 554) compared to the same euros). The return on sales prior to taxes (earnings before balance sheet date of the previous year. At Merz Group income taxes in proportion to sales) climbed to 21.5 % Services, the expansion of internal, on-site biotechnology (previous year: 20.6 %). An after-tax net profit of 70.0m production at the Dessau location lead to a total of ten euros was achieved (previous year: 58.0m euros). The newly created job positions. A further expansion of the net return on sales (net profit for the year as a proportion capacities has been planned. In addition, Merz increased of sales) was 13.1 % (previous year: 12.2 %). the number of trainees. Merz employed 54 trainees as of the balance sheet date (previous year: 47) in administra- As in the previous year, an increase in earnings was attain- tive and operating positions. ed despite a considerable rise in growth-related expenditures for research and development. In aggregate, the Merz Group invested 60.1m euros during the financial year (previous year: 50.6m euros) in research and development, so that the research and development sales ratio (research and development costs as a proportion of sales) was deliberately increased from 10.7 % to 11.2 %. For the Pharmaceuticals area, this amounted to 16.1 % (previous year: 15.7 %). The cost of sales was reduced from 26.9 % in the previous year to 24.7 %, mainly due to the increase in license income not being matched by a proportional rise in manufacturing costs. The selling costs / sales ratio (selling and distribution expenses as a proportion of sales) was also reduced slightly, in part due to strict cost manage- Group Management Report 55 ment in the area of advertising expenses. An 18.3m euro Financial position and net assets increase in general administrative costs amounting to The Merz Group was again able to improve its financial 51.6m euros is mainly related to personnel expenditures position and net assets situation compared to the previous by Merz KGaA and to the foundation of new subsidiaries. year. Other operating returns, which amounted to 8.4m euros (previous year: 7.9m euros), were largely due to the market This is particularly demonstrated by an increase in cash valuation of option premiums as well as to returns on flow from 102.9m euros to 122m euros. securities owned by Merz KGaA. Other operating expenses decreased to 5.4m euros (previous year: 8.3m euros). Net cash from operating activities increased slightly by This is attributable to the goodwill impairment for rou bill 2.9m euros from the previous year to a total of 81.5m in the amount of 1.9m euros during the previous year. euros. The increase was due to a considerable improvement in operating results, which were partly offset by Capital investment increased tax payments as well as higher inventories and The intensification of worldwide activity, the strategic receivables requirements. expansion of research and development capacity, as well as the modernization of production were among the top Net cash from operating activities was partially used for priorities of investment activities during the financial year investment activities (26.6m euros) and financing activi- now ended. ties (19.8m euros). The increase in cash and cash equivalents in comparison to the previous year totaled 36.8m One of the prime activities was the foundation of further euros. The Merz Group is financed by its own operating subsidiaries abroad, reinforcement of personnel in the activities. As in the previous year, there is no financial area of research and development, the further expansion debt. and modernization of the production locations Dessau and Reinheim, the outsourcing of research activities to fiz The balance sheet total increased to 426.0m euros (previ- – Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie (Frank- ous year: 346.0m euros). Long-term assets amounted to furt Biotechnology Innovation Center), and the construction 108.2m euros as of the balance sheet date (previous year: of a central archive in Groß-Bieberau. 90.7m euros). The increase was essentially caused by investments made in the the production facilities at the The reportable additions to non-current assets amounted to Dessau and Reinheim locations, as well as credit granted 28.3m euros (previous year: 17.5m euros). Of this fig- to a closely related company. ure, 18.2m euros related to property, plant, and equipment, and 10.1m euros to sundry intangible assets. Amortiza- Short-term assets of the Group increased by 62.4m euros tion and depreciation for these assets amounted to 9.9m to a total of 317.8m euros (previous year: 255.4m euros). euros (previous year: 7.9m euros). Of this figure, 18.9m euros relate to receivables, particu- 56 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board larly due to higher license receivables. The amount of securities, cash, and cash equivalents grew from 107.9m iii. significant events and developments occurring after the balance sheet date euros to 144.7m euros. This development is attributable to In the opinion of management, no material macroeco- the market expansion in business as well as to the high nomic or business-related changes are discernible after the operating cash flow, particularly in the Pharmaceuticals balance sheet date of June 30, 2007 that could lead to segment. Merz has further strengthened its sharehold- a change in the assessment of the company. Neither have ers’ equity base on the equity and liabilities side of the bal- events of major significance for the company occurred ance sheet. As in the previous year, shareholders’ equity that could negatively influence the net assets, financial increased to 270.1m euros (previous year: 212.4m euros), position, or results of operations. In August of 2007, due to large appropriations to Group-consolidated the Group made use of its legal right to assess license lia- reserves. As a result, the equity ratio is 63.4 % (previous bilities retroactively from a Merz Group licensee, as year: 61.4 %). the licensee was not able to offer a similar product for inlicensing. Long-term liabilities increased marginally to reach a total of 22.2m euros (previous year: 21.8m euros). iv. risk report The economic situation of the Merz Group improved again Risk management at Merz covers all significant opera- in comparison to the previous year. Altogether, the Merz tive and strategic risks, and records, monitors, and evalu- Group is well situated to further implement its growth strat- ates them in regard to their implications and probability egy throughout the Group. of occurrence for each specific segment. Included under this heading are also limit systems and approval procedures that represent a safeguard for significant medium-tolong-term commitments. Currency and interest rate risks resulting from Merz’ business operations chiefly arise from changes in exchange rates or interest rates. In order to minimize these risks, Merz utilizes primary and derivative financial instruments. Merz carries out derivative transactions exclusively with banks that have an excellent credit rating. Currency risks are hedged at both the Group and individual company level. This is particularly the case for the hedging of a major portion of the licensing income in us dollars expected within the 2008 / 09 financial year, which is subject to currency fluctuations. These risks are recorded and continuously monitored as part of the Group’s risk management system. Group Management Report 57 Pharmaceuticals segment Sales and market risks are comprised of risks associated Risks affecting pharmaceutical research, production, and with price, quantity, substitution, and poor debt. The sales sales can arise from changes to the regulatory framework achieved with the active ingredient Memantine make up as well as to medical coverage conditions. In addition, 62 % (in the previous year: 60 %) of sales realized in this economic and political risks must be taken into account. segment. The growing success of Memantine on the These risks can materialize due to changes in approval international market generally increases the risk that new procedures and also due to regulatory interventions on the market participants – with analog preparations that have health care market. An example within Germany is the the same pharmacological and clinical effects as the already benefit assessment of drug groups by the German Institute existing pharmaceuticals, but without the indication- for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für specific therapeutic advantages – could enter the market. Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen, Anti-dementives are equally susceptible to the devel- iqwig) founded in 2004. The benefits of anti-dementives, oping trend toward analog preparations in the highly com- which are medicines for the therapy of Alzheimer’s petitive pharmaceuticals market. In addition, an increase dementia, are also being assessed by the Institute at the in the number of prescriptions issued for anti-dementives present time. A decision is expected within the first will increase the competitive pressure by manufacturers half of 2008. At this time, iqwig is only evaluating the of generic brands. It can be predicted that manufacturers therapeutic relevance of the medications’ treatment of generic preparations in India, Europe, and the usa principles. The assessment possibilities of the iqwig were will issue their requests for approval in the usa at some expanded to include cost-effectiveness following leg- point during autumn of the current year. Considering the islation to increase competition among statutory health fact that Memantine’s patent protection will remain valid in insurance providers. This is similar to other eu countries. Europe for the next seven years, price, quantity, substi- The anti-dementive Memantine, developed by Merz Phar- tution, and supply problems due to demand are relatively maceuticals, is endorsed by excellent documentation manageable within the Pharmaceutical segment. of its effectiveness and compatibility, by proven use for patients and relatives, as well as by high cost-effective- In the usa, where patent protection will expire in October ness. Merz closely observes new developments and can of 2008, Merz expects some legal disputes. therefore react quickly to any changes. The effects of the German Medicines Supply Act The shortage of or the increase in price of materials (Arzneimittelversorgungs-Wirtschaftlichkeitsgesetz, avwg), needed for production figure largely in purchasing risks. which took effect in May of 2006, the Statutory Health However, as many production steps have been out- Insurance Competition Strengthening Act (gkv-wsg) that sourced to reliable suppliers this danger is comparatively was passed in March of 2007, and the long-term effects negligible at Merz. Merz monitors its pool of suppliers of the November 2003 Statutory Health Insurance Modern- so that dependence on one single outsourcing partner is ization Act put a strain on the German pharmaceuticals prevented. The process and production risks are corre- market. spondingly low. 58 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Changes to pharmaceutical legislation generally affect the General market risks include the considerable market process of price determination and the prescription proc- concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers in Ger- ess within the framework of the German health care reform. many, where researching manufacturers with operating With the gkv-wsg, statutory health insurance providers sites in Germany have forfeited their top position compared will not only increase the number of rebate contracts closed to other European locations. Merz counters this risk by with manufacturers of generic medications, but also with maintaining an integrated, top-notch, worldwide research some original manufacturers. This particularly applies to network with partners such as Forest Laboratories Inc., preparations reaching the expiration of their patent New York, and Lundbeck a / s, Copenhagen. protection, or those preparations that are threatened by re-imports. Yet determining the price for patent-pro- Consumer Products segment tected medications could be affected more extensively if In the Consumer Products area, economic risks and the risk this practice is expanded or continued. of keener price competition among the market players exist. In addition, climate-related risks such as unusually Research and development risks are the absence of a pre- mild winters, negatively affect the income generated by viously presumed therapeutic effect or safety in clinical bath additives, in particular bath additives for self-medica- studies and delays in pre-clinical or clinical development. tion of the common cold. Further risks for research and development include the current trend toward shorter product cycles and planning Aside from risks related to sales, risks also exist concern- uncertainty following changes to health care legisla- ing pressure on companies to reduce profitability margins tion. Merz counters these risks through focused, efficient due to the intensified entrance of generic brands onto research within an integrated, worldwide research net- the market, aggressive predatory competition among man- work and through the intense observation of the regulatory ufacturers of name brands, and growing marketing environment. costs. Merz limits the consequences of these risks by using scientifically proven treatment methods in its product Legal risks relate to possible patent or competition disputes designs and through intensified communication of the high or infringements upon licensing or cooperation agree- consumer benefits of its premium products, innovative ments. The patent and competition-related law dispute with marketing concepts, and strong internationalization. A fur- the company Allergan concerning the products Xeomin ® ther and significant factor in risk limitation is the contin- ® und Botox has not posed any negative consequences for ued brand positioning of the two leading umbrella brands the reporting year. A mutual agreement was reached in tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. August. Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials segment Patent risks could occur when manufacturers of generic In the Writing Instruments segment, the danger of the brands (imitation products) force their way into the market imitation of quality goods by imported cut-price articles before the expiration of patent protection. Due to the from the Far East remains undiminished. Purchase risk sales volume of Memantine, Merz is expecting legal cases as a result of increased prices for raw materials and pri- and intense legal disputes. mary products exists due to the robust world economy. Group Management Report 59 The new distribution concepts initiated by Senator, with v. outlook specialized and innovative solutions for major customers, For the 2007 / 08 financial year and for the year thereafter, and a high-quality expansion of the selection are pro- Merz expects its growth trend to continue. Measures ducing results. Moreover, production capacity has been are being taken in all business areas and in all subsidiaries further modernized in order to remain efficient and to to increase sales and operating results, with the largest meet the needs of wholesale customers on short notice sales and earnings growth expected for the Pharmaceuti- without sacrificing the highest of quality standards. A cals segment. Merz is expecting a small increase in new organizational concept must be implemented at the sales returns before taxes for the next two financial years. subsidiary in the usa. Through the development of a competitive position on the In summary, management is not aware of any significant aesthetic market, the continuous modernization and risks that could endanger the continuance of the company expansion of production capacity, expansion of country at present. organizations, and a well-calibrated process of product development, marketing, and sales, the products of the entire Merz Group should be able to achieve success in the relevant markets worldwide even more rapidly. The Merz Group continues to deliberately pursue its goal of being present in the fastest growing international markets in all of its segments. This requires the strategic acquisition of products and product palettes, active ingredient licensing, and research and distribution cooperative agreements that promise momentum. Merz intends to continue to increase the amount spent on research and development during the current and upcoming financial years. Expenditures on advertising, marketing, and distribution will also rise, caused by the market launch of new products and marketing measures worldwide. In addition, the internal risk management system will be expanded in order to continually monitor the specific risks existing for each and every segment. Pharmaceuticals segment Memantine will continue its positive development throughout the current financial year with accelerated activities in life cycle management and with new dosage forms. 60 Group Management Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Due to the massive investments for the market introduction ® Writing Instruments / Promotional Materials segment of Xeomin a successful market entry for the neurologi- Senator will continue the positive sales and profitability cal indication is expected in Europe. Furthermore, an intro- trend of the current reporting year in the next financial duction onto the us market is currently in preparation. year. Restructuring for process optimizations will be completed by the end of the current financial year. In order Merz will also expand the resources for pharmaceutical to stabilize the growth initiated in the current year, Senator research significantly in the coming financial year. Core will continue to expand its product selection with more aspects of this research include: the clinical development innovative designs. Additionally, customer assistance for of several indications for Xeomin®, the clinical development industrial clients will be intensified in order to gain a of Neramexane, and the creation of an innovative pipe- greater international market share by offering customer- line for the areas of neurology and aesthetic medicine. tailored solutions and shortened reaction times. Internationalization of the production base will continue, and In view of the rather modest developments in the German acquisition projects are currently being sought in order market, Merz Dental will concentrate on expanding its to expand the product base. The development of strategic international business through the promotion of innovative partnerships with other brand name manufacturers will products. Correspondingly, expenditures on research strengthen Senator’s presence in the consumer market as and development will be further increased during the cur- well. rent and new financial years. Consumer Products segment In the Consumer Products segment, Merz is planning increases in sales through a stronger brand profile, and through more forceful internationalization of the two umbrella brands tetesept® and Merz Spezial®. Furthermore, plans have been made to expand its position as the market leader in the bath market, and to strengthen its number one position for cold remedies over the longterm. In addition, developmental activities will focus on further product differentiation and on the further application of patented treatment principles in order to better emphasize the health benefits and premium quality of tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. Consolidated Financial Statements 61 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA 62 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Consolidated balance sheet of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main, as of June 30, 2007 Note June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 47,377 in thousands of euros Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment (3), (6) 56,789 (3), (4), (7) 1,427 1,427 Other intangible assets (3), (7) 24,884 23,738 Other financial assets Goodwill (3), (8) 1,110 843 Advance payments on property, plant and equipment and on other intangible assets (3), (9) 11,537 5,327 Other non-current assets (3), (9) 5,200 3,672 (3), (35) 7,210 8,275 108,157 90,659 Deferred tax assets Total Current assets Inventories (3), (10) 47,066 42,348 (3), (11), (36) 124,212 98,624 (3), (6), (12) 0 2,620 Income tax receivables (3), (13) 1,875 3,902 Cash and cash equivalents (3), (14) 144,667 107,894 Total 317,820 255,388 Balance sheet total 425,977 346,047 Trade receivables and other receivables Property, plant and equipment held for sale Shareholders’ equity and liabilities Shareholders’ equity Share capital (15) 30,000 30,000 Reserves and retained earnings (15) 240,149 181,979 Minority interest (15) Total 0 459 270,149 212,438 6,985 Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities (3), (35) 7,284 Pension provisions (3), (16) 8,205 7,715 Other non-current provisions (3), (17) 6,553 6,905 Other non-current liabilities (3), (18) Total 122 146 22,164 21,751 26,494 Current liabilities Trade payables (3) 36,478 Amounts owed to affiliates (3), (36) 172 340 Income tax payables (3), (19) 48,983 41,926 Other current liabilities (3), (20) 6,728 9,416 Other current provisions (3), (21) 41,303 33,682 Total 133,664 111,858 Balance sheet total 425,977 346,047 Consolidated Financial Statements 63 Consolidated income statement of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main, for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 Note July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 % % in thousands of euros Sales Cost of sales (3), (24) 535,535 100.0 474,554 100.0 (25) – 132,322 – 24.7 – 127,515 – 26.9 403,213 75.3 347,039 73.1 Gross profit Selling and distribution expenses (3), (26) – 181,997 – 34.0 – 168,010 – 35.4 Research and development expenses (3), (27) – 60,137 – 11.2 – 50,594 – 10.7 General administrative expenses (28) – 51,628 – 9.6 – 33,300 – 7.0 Other operating income (29) 8,426 1.5 7,943 1.7 Other operating expenses (30) – 5,444 – 1.0 – 8,251 – 1.7 Results from operating activities (31) 112,433 21.0 94,827 20.0 Results of associates (32) 13 0.0 15 0.0 ebit (34) 112,446 21.0 94,842 20.0 Finance results (3), (33) Profit before income tax Income taxes (3), (35) Net profit for the year 2,912 0.5 2,985 0.6 115,358 21.5 97,827 20.6 – 45,350 – 8.4 – 39,792 – 8.4 70,008 13.1 58,035 12.2 Attributable to: Minority interest 0 0.0 35 0.0 Equity holders of the parent company 70,008 13.1 58,000 12.2 Net profit for the year 70,008 13.1 58,035 12.2 Earnings per share in eur (3) 23.34 19.33 64 Consolidated Financial Statements Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Consolidated statement of cash flow of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main, for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 115,358 97,827 in thousands of euros Profit before income tax Amortization and depreciation on assets Financial results Results from the disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Changes in other non-current provisions Other non-cash transactions Change in inventories Change in receivables and other non-current and current assets 9,919 7,836 – 2,912 – 2,985 -470 – 120 138 458 0 – 133 122,033 102,883 – 4,661 5,005 – 18,204 – 12,499 Change in deferred tax receivables 1,065 847 Change in other current provisions 7,293 3,444 Change in other current liabilities Income taxes paid Income tax refunds received Interest received Interest paid Net cash from operating activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Acquisition of consolidated companies Cash acquired on the first-time consolidation of companies 7,494 5,718 – 36,657 – 30,860 233 1,094 3,019 3,358 – 107 – 373 81,508 78,617 – 28,291 – 17,509 0 – 14,918 0 512 Cash used for the disposal of companies – 197 0 Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 2,130 821 Acquisition of financial assets – 267 0 Net cash used in investing activities – 26,625 – 31,094 Distribution to shareholders – 13,000 – 10,000 Cash used for lending to non-consolidated companies – 6,818 0 Cash used for securities-lending transactions 0 – 42,743 Proceeds from securities-lending transactions 0 42,743 Change in other non-current financial liabilities 0 – 1,612 – 19,818 – 11,612 35,065 35,911 Net cash used in financing activities Cash component movement in cash and cash equivalents 1) Change in short-term investments from measurement at fair value 2,532 50 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held – 824 – 316 36,773 35,645 Change in cash and cash equivalents 1) Cash and cash equivalents 1) at beginning of financial year 107,894 72,249 Cash and cash equivalents 1) at end of financial year 144,667 107,894 1) Cash and cash equivalents contain cash held as well as freely disposable short-term investments. Consolidated Financial Statements 65 Consolidated statement of changes in equity of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main Issued share capital Capital reserves Retained earnings and consol. financial statement Foreign currency translation reserve Fair value of financial instruments Shareholders' equity Minority interest Total 115,484 in thousands of euros Balance at June 30, 2004 30,000 15,478 70,042 – 1,650 966 114,836 648 Net profit for the year 0 0 52,200 0 0 52,200 42 52,242 Distribution to shareholders 0 0 – 5,000 0 0 – 5,000 0 – 5,000 Currency translation differences 0 0 0 591 0 591 0 591 Withdrawal from “Hedging reserve” 0 0 0 0 – 23 – 23 0 – 23 Allocation to “Hedging reserve” 0 0 0 0 397 397 0 397 Purchase of own shares 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 690 – 690 30,000 15,478 117,242 –1,059 1,340 163,001 0 163,001 Net profit for the year 0 0 58,000 0 0 58,000 35 58,035 Distribution to shareholders 0 0 – 10,000 0 0 – 10,000 0 – 10,000 Currency translation differences 0 0 0 – 1,636 0 – 1,636 – 50 – 1,686 Allocation to “Hedging reserve” 0 0 0 0 2,614 2,614 0 2,614 First-time consolidation 0 0 0 0 0 0 474 474 30,000 15,478 165,242 – 2,695 3,954 211,979 459 212,438 Balance at June 30, 2005 Balance at June 30, 2006 Net profit for the year 0 0 70,008 0 0 70,008 0 70,008 Distribution to shareholders 0 0 – 13,000 0 0 – 13,000 0 – 13,000 Currency translation differences 0 0 0 – 917 0 – 917 0 – 917 Allocation to “Hedging reserve” 0 0 0 0 2,079 2,079 0 2,079 First-time consolidation Balance at June 30, 2007 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 459 – 459 30,000 15,478 222,250 – 3,612 6,033 270,149 0 270,149 The distribution to shareholders is equivalent to a distribution per share in the amount of eur 4.34. 66 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (ifrs) as of June 30, 2007 1. general The present ifrs consolidated financial statements, including the Group Management Report, have been prepared in accordance with Section 315a hgb (German Commercial Code). The legal requirements of Sections 290 ff hgb are thus fulfilled by the preparation and publication of the audited ifrs consolidated financial statements issued with an auditors’ report. The Merz Group operates in the areas of pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and writing instruments. The parent company is Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA (“Merz KGaA”), with its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Eckenheimer Landstraße 100, Germany, which carries out a holding function for all commercial companies of the Merz Group. The Merz Group maintains production sites in Germany, France, England, the usa, and Poland. Intersegment transfer prices are based on comparable market prices. Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH and Merz Dental GmbH are responsible for activities within the Pharmaceuticals segment, with activities in the Consumer Products segment being managed by Merz Consumer Care GmbH. These companies, as is the case with Merz Group Services GmbH, are 100 % subsidiaries of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA. Merz Group Services GmbH renders services for consolidated companies in the Group within the fields of manufacturing, distribution, and administration, and also grants contracts for the outsourcing of manufacturing labor to third parties. Research and the distribution of products in Germany are carried out by Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Merz Consumer Care GmbH, and Merz Dental GmbH. Distribution outside of Germany occurs mainly via Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH and its foreign subsidiaries. Consolidated Financial Statements 67 Pharmaceutical activities relate to products and indications in connection with the central nervous system, metabolism, and dermatology. Research and development and the marketing and distribution of mainly prescription drugs is carried out by Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH. The most important preparations are Axura ® (active ingredient: Memantine) for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease; pk-Merz ® for Parkinson’s disease therapy; Xeomin ® for two types of dystonia; Hepa-Merz ® for liver therapy; Contractubex ® for the treatment of hypertrophic scars and movementinhibiting keloids; and Belotero ® (dermatological preparation for injection under wrinkles, under license). License revenue is generated with the cooperation of our partners, Forest Laboratories Inc., New York (“Forest”) and H. Lundbeck a / s, Copenhagen, Denmark (“Lundbeck”) from the marketing of Namenda ® and Ebixa ® (active ingredient: Memantine). In connection with the marketing of Memantine, Merz is obligated to pay certain licensing fees to the licensors, Neurobiological Technologies Inc., Richmond, usa (“nti”) and the Children’s Medical Center Corporation, Boston, usa (“cmcc”). Consumer Products includes the business units of Health Care and Beauty Care, as well as the distribution of contracts for Merz Consumer Care GmbH. In the Health Care business unit, health and relaxation baths, as well as many products for the treatment of colds and rheumatic illnesses, are marketed together with vitamin preparations under the tetesept ® brand. Included among the preparations of the Beauty Care business unit are, in particular, Merz Spezial Dragees ® and various cosmetic products. These products are distributed via two channels: pharmacies (including wholesale pharmacies) and drugstores (drugstores and consumer markets). Group company Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA (“Senator KGaA”) encompasses, together with its foreign subsidiaries, the Writing Instruments business unit. In addition to its own writing instruments sold under the brands Senator and rou bill on the market for promotional articles and specialty retail (> 300 million items per year), Senator also carries merchandise to complement its product range. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are stated in thousands of euros [€(000)]. 68 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 2. application of international financial reporting standards (ifrs) The consolidated 2006 / 07 financial statements of the Merz Group have been prepared by Merz KGaA under uniform accounting and valuation (measurement) policies. This means that all International Financial Reporting Standards (ifrs) of the International Accounting Standards Board (iasb) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (ifric) that were active and mandatory as of the balance sheet date of June 30, 2007 and were accepted by the European Union have been applied. During the 2006 / 07 financial year, the following new standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations were applied for the first time: – iftic 4 (Determining whether or not an arrangement contains a lease): The standard is to be applied, for the first time, to the financial year beginning on or after January 1, 2006. This first application had no effect on the consolidated statements of the Merz Group. – ias 1 / ias 19 (Payments to employees): The standard is to be applied, for the first time, to the financial year beginning on or after January 1, 2006. Thereafter, there is an option to shift from the recognition of actuarial gains and losses under the corridor approach to include these within shareholders’ equity without affecting profit or loss. The Merz Group has not utilized this option and will continue to use the corridor method without change. The iasb has issued the following standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards, whereby application is not yet mandatory and the items have not yet been applied by the Merz Group: – ias 1 (Amendment to ias 1: Presentation of Financial Statements – details on capital): The standard is to be applied, for the first time, to financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2007. Initial application of this standard will lead to further details in the statements. – ifrs 7 (Financial Instruments: Details): The standard is to be applied, for the first time, to financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2007. Initial application of this standard will lead to further details in the statements. Consolidated Financial Statements 69 – ifric 10 (Interim Reporting and Devaluation): The standard is to be applied, for the first time, to financial years beginning on or after November 1, 2006. This first application will most likely have no effect on the consolidated statements of the Merz Group. 3. significant accounting and valuation policies General The basis for the measurement of assets and liabilities is historical purchasing costs or production cost – with the exception of derivative and financial instruments that are available-for-sale. Non-current assets that are up for sale are measured by taking the lower amount of their carrying / manufacturing costs and their realizable value, less selling costs. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with ifrs calls for estimates and assumptions to be made by management. These affect the value of assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities, as well as income and expenditures. Estimates and associated assumptions are based on previous experience and a multitude of sundry factors which management assumes are appropriate in estimating the value of assets and liabilities. Actual future values may vary from these estimates. The estimates and the assumptions on which they are based are subject to continuous review. When changes to estimates only affect past accounting periods, these are recognized in the most recently completed period. On the other hand, if the change also affects the future, the resulting effect on profits is recognized both in the current and in the subsequent periods. The estimates utilized by management in applying ifrs, and which might have a significant effect on future periods, are dealt with in the notes to the individual balance sheet items. 70 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Companies included in the consolidation The consolidated financial statements include Merz KGaA, as well as six German (previous year: six) and eighteen (previous year: eighteen) foreign subsidiaries in which Merz KGaA directly or indirectly holds the majority of voting rights. The following companies are included for the first time in the consolidated financial statements: Merz Pharma France s.a.s., Maisons Laffitte and Merz Pharma España s.l., Madrid, which were founded during the reporting year. The company Merz Pharma llc in Russia, also newly established at the end of the financial year, has yet to post any notable business activity and is thus not yet included among the consolidated companies. No longer included among the consolidated companies is Laboratorios Merz Darier, s.a. de c.v., Mexico City, which is presently in liquidation after ceasing business operations. The Transpharma Handels ag, Zug, Switzerland, was dissolved after its assets and liabilities were transferred to Merz Austria GmbH, Vienna (formerly Merz Beteiligungs GmbH). Eight (previous year: seven) companies without business activities of their own are not included in the consolidation. In note 39, the major shareholdings of the Merz Group are provided. The full list of shareholdings is filed and available electronically in the Federal Commercial Register (hrb 325). By being included in the consolidated financial statements of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA, Groß Bieberau, Merz Consumer Care GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Merz Group Services GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main, as well as Merz Dental GmbH, Lütjenburg, fulfill the requirements of Section 264 paragraph 3 hgb and utilize the right to exemption. Consolidation methods The consolidated financial statements are based on the individual annual and interim financial statements of the companies consolidated, prepared as of June 30, 2007, using uniform accounting policies in accordance with ifrs, which – with the exception Consolidated Financial Statements 71 of the financial statements of Senator Benelux b.v. (formerly rou bill benelux b.v.), Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l. (formerly Merz Italia S.r.l.), Merz Pharma France s.a.s. and Merz Pharma Espana, s.l., which are not subject to mandatory audit – have been audited and verified. The consolidation was carried out in accordance with ifrs 3 Business Combinations, using the purchase method of accounting, by offsetting the carrying value of the investments against the portion of newly measured equity of the respective subsidiaries on the respective dates of acquisition. Using this method, the remaining positive differences are capitalized as goodwill after reclassification of hidden reserves and hidden deficits. By applying ifrs 3, normal straight-line amortization of goodwill was stopped as of July 1, 2004. From this date forward, goodwill is regularly tested once a year for impairment – and, should contrary indications exist, during the course of the year as well – and inspected for depreciation (Impairment Test) and, if necessary, recorded at its recoverable amount. Furthermore, in accordance with ifrs 3, hidden reserves and hidden deficits attributable to minority holdings arising from acquisitions of companies are also to be identified and depicted as minority interest. Any remaining positive difference shall be stated as goodwill under non-current assets. A remaining negative difference shall be recognized in the income statement at the time of the first consolidation. Calculations of receivables and liabilities between the companies consolidated are offset against each other. Interim and intra-Group profits and losses, as well as intra-Group sales, expenses, and income are eliminated. Deferred taxes are calculated for consolidation measures affecting income in cases where the tax deferral is expected to balance out within the coming financial years. Currency translation The Consolidated Financial Statements are drafted in euros; the amounts listed are rounded to the nearest thousand euros. Foreign currency transactions are translated at rates applicable at the time of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are translated into euros at the balance sheet date, at the rate which applies on that date, regardless of whether or not this rate has been secured. Gains and losses resulting from these rate translations are, in principle, posted in the income statement. 72 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Translation of financial statements in foreign currency All assets and liabilities of Group companies in foreign currency are translated into euros at the rate which applied as of the balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translation are recognized in equity without effecting profit or loss. As of June 30, 2007, cumulative translation differences in equity amounted to – 3,612 thousand euros (previous year – 2,745 thousand euros). The carrying values of the investments included in the consolidation and the equity of the subsidiaries are accounted for at historical rates. The exchange rates of major currencies dealt with in the consolidated financial statements are as follows: Mean rate at the balance sheet date Average annual rate June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 British pound 0.67 0.69 0.68 0.68 Swiss franc 1.66 1.57 1.61 1.56 us dollar 1.35 1.27 1.31 1.22 Polish zloty 3.77 4.06 3.88 3.94 14.58 14.37 14.28 13.15 Exchange rate for eur 1 Mexican pesos July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 Intangible assets Goodwill All business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. Goodwill arises from the acquisition of subsidiaries, associated companies, and joint ventures. Goodwill represents the difference between the cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the company acquired. Up to June 30, 2004, goodwill arising after 1995 was routinely written off during its time of applicability. Under ifrs 3 in conjunction with ias 36, goodwill has no longer been Consolidated Financial Statements 73 subject to routine amortization since July 1, 2004. Cumulative amortization was offset against cost on this date. Goodwill arising before 1995 was not amortized, but offset against distributable reserves. Negative differences on consolidation were immediately accounted for in the income statement. Research and development costs Research expenses are the costs of independent and systematic research incurred with the aim of acquiring new scientific or technical knowledge. They are fully treated as expenditures. Development costs are defined as expenditure that serves to technically and commercially implement theoretical findings. Development costs within the Pharmaceuticals division are not activated, as the higher risks occurring before pharmaceutical products can be launched onto the market do not satisfy the conditions of ias 38. Other intangible assets Other intangible assets acquired by the Group are shown at their cost less cumulative amortization and other impairments. The period of amortization is calculated according to the expected time of use. Expenditure on internally generated goodwill and on brand names is directly handled as such. Subsequent costs of acquisition Subsequent costs of acquisition are capitalized if these enhance the future earning prospects of the asset to which they relate. All other expenditure is treated as expense directly upon acquisition. Amortization Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected time of use. Goodwill is tested annually and systematically for impairment. Other intangible assets are amortized beginning with the date on which they are available for use. 74 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board The following amortization periods were applied: Years Patents, licenses and similar rights 10 – 12 Other intangible assets 8 Amortization on intangible assets is shown in the respective functional areas (cost of sales, distribution expenses, research and development expenses and general administrative expenses). Property, plant, and equipment Property, plant, and equipment in the legal ownership of the company Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less normal and special depreciation. The cost of self-constructed property, plant, and equipment items includes the cost of materials, directly attributable labor costs, costs of environmental restoration (where applicable), as well as an appropriate portion of overhead. Where items of property, plant, and equipment have differing expected times of use, depreciation has been charged over the useful life applicable to each individual component. Costs related to financing have not been capitalized. In the case of acquisitions denominated in foreign currencies, later changes to the exchange rate have not had an effect on the balance sheet approach to the original costs of acquisition or manufacturing. Gains or losses from a disposal of assets are included in other operating income or other operating expenses. Consolidated Financial Statements 75 Leased assets If assets are rented or leased, and if economic ownership is in the hands of the Group company concerned (finance leasing), they are capitalized at the present value of the lease payments, or at fair value if lower, and depreciated in line with their useful lives. The corresponding payment obligations from future lease installments are included under liabilities. Subsequent costs of acquisition Investments to replace and enhance assets are capitalized as subsequent costs of acquisition, if it is expected that these will result in future benefit and the costs can be reliably determined. Sundry maintenance and repair work is treated as an expense. Depreciation Property, plant, and equipment – with the exception of land – are depreciated over their estimated useful life by the straight-line method as shown below: Years Buildings 10 – 50 Plant and machinery 15 – 25 Capitalized finance leases 4 – 25 Other facilities, operating and office equipment 4 – 25 Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment is shown in its respective functional area (cost of sales, selling and distribution expenses, research and development expenses and general administrative expenses). 76 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Financial instruments Original financial instruments Original financial instruments include interest-bearing securities, receivables from deliveries and services, as well as other assets, cash and cash equivalents, loans, payables from deliveries and services, as well as other payables. Original financial instruments are stated at fair value, with the addition of directly allocable transaction costs, at the time of acquisition. Subsequent valuation is carried out on the basis of the principles stated below. A financial instrument is valued when the company gains ownership of a liability or a right to this financial instrument. The financial instrument will then be regarded as “disposed of” when no further cash flow for the company results from it, or when the asset has been sold. Financial instruments are recognized (or, in the case of disposals, no longer recognized) from the date on which the company either purchased or sold the instruments. For purchase of securities on the open market, this is the date of transaction. Financial obligations will be disposed of when obligations no longer exist. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash-on-hand, sight deposits, and short-term fixed deposits. Financial instruments treated as “held-to-final-maturity” In so far as the company has the intention and the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, these will be treated accordingly and balanced by taking the continued purchasing expense, taking account of the effective interest rate method, and less any required depreciation for impairment. Financial instruments treated as “available-for-sale” Other financial instruments are classified as available-for-sale and are stated at fair value after purchase. With the exception of losses deemed to be permanent on the grounds of impairment or changes in foreign exchange, resulting gains and losses are recognized directly in equity. Consolidated Financial Statements 77 When such assets are sold, the cumulative gains and losses which have been held in equity hitherto are released to the income statement. The fair value of financial instruments that are classified as available-for-sale or heldfor-sale is their market price or bank quotation. Other Other original financial instruments are valued at the continuous purchasing expense using the effective interest rate method. Depreciation due to impairment has been taken into account as affecting profits. Derivative financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are used exclusively to hedge currency positions, with the goal of minimizing currency risks caused by exchange rate fluctuation. The instruments used are marketable forward-exchange and options contracts. The use of such derivatives is governed by internal regulations. Derivative financial instruments are subject to continuous risk control, and are only entered into with banks of the highest standing. They are confined to the hedging of operational business and to associated financing transactions. Derivative financial instruments are measured at historical cost. Subsequent measurement of derivatives is at market value. Gains or losses on valuation at market are directly accounted for in the income statement. If the derivatives are used for hedging purposes, however, and the criteria for hedge accounting are fulfilled, the effects on the consolidated financial statements depend on the nature of the underlying transaction (see the following section on hedge accounting). Hedge accounting Cash flow Hedges When derivative financial instruments are employed in order to secure future cash flows relating to a recognized asset, liability or expected future transactions, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the derivatives is directly accounted for in equity. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized immediately in the income statement as profit or loss. 78 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board In case the expected transactions result in the recognition of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability, the cumulative gain or loss is calculated under equity, acquisition expenditure, or the fair value of the non-financial asset or liability. If, on the other hand, the forecast transaction results in the recognition of a financial asset or a financial liability, the cumulative gains and losses recognized directly in equity are reclassified into profit or loss in the periods in which the asset or liability affects the income statement. For cash flow hedges not covered by either of the above treatments, cumulative gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss in the periods in which the forecast transactions affect the income statement. If a hedging instrument matures, is sold or exercised, or the company abandons the hedging arrangement, yet it is nevertheless expected that the forecast transaction will occur, the cumulative gain or loss shown under equity is kept there for the time being, and, in accordance with the above-mentioned procedures, is recognized on the income statement when the transaction takes place. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative unrealized gains and losses recognized in equity up to that point are immediately accounted for under income. Hedging of monetary assets and liabilities If derivative financial instruments are used in order to limit the effects of currency risks relating to assets and liabilities already recognized, hedge accounting is not applied. Instead, gains and losses on the hedging instrument are charged directly to the income statement. Inventory Inventories are calculated as the purchase or manufacturing cost, or as net realizable value as of the balance sheet date. The net realizable value is equal to the estimated Consolidated Financial Statements 79 selling price which may be obtained in the ordinary course of business, less expected costs for completion and disposal. Acquisition and manufacturing costs are based on weighted average costs. Manufacturing costs include the cost of materials and personnel expense, as well as various forms of overhead including depreciation. Third-party financing costs are not included in acquisition or manufacturing costs. Trade accounts receivable and other assets Receivables and other assets are stated at their nominal amount. Perceived interest risks and risks of default are covered by appropriate allowances. Securities Securities mainly consist of investment shares, they are classified as available-for-sale, and they are valued accordingly. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash-on-hand, sight deposits and fixed deposits with terms of up to three months. Impairment In respect to all assets with the exception of inventories and deferred tax, an assessment is made at each balance sheet date as to whether there are signs of impairment. In case of an impairment, the recoverable amount has been estimated. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is determined for each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is passed through the income statement when the recoverable amount determined for an asset or a cash-generating unit is lower than the carrying amount. 80 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board A unit generating cash or cash equivalents is the smallest group of assets that can create cash flow essentially on its own, independent of other assets and / or groups of assets. If an impairment loss is sustained by cash-generating units, any available goodwill is decreased first, with the remaining assets being proportionally written down afterward. A financial asset is depreciated when there are objective indications that one or more events will have a negative impact on estimated future cash flow for this asset. Specific essential financial assets are tested individually for depreciation. Remaining financial assets are bundled in groups with similar risks and are estimated on this basis. All impairments are recognized in the income statement. When an impairment of the value of financial instruments, which are classified as available-for-sale, has been directly recognized in equity, and there are objective indications that the asset is permanently impaired, the impairment expense hitherto recognized directly in equity is charged to income, even if the financial instrument is still being held. The effect on expense is made up of the amount of the difference between initial cost and fair value at the time the valuation is carried out, less the write-downs already charged to income in prior periods. Measuring recoverable amount The recoverable amount of investments classified as held-to-maturity, and accordingly recognized under amortized cost, is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flow. Provided current receivables are not involved, cash flow is discounted at the effective interest rate applicable at the time the asset was acquired. Consolidated Financial Statements 81 For financial assets classified as available-for-sale, the fair value of the asset is considered as its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of other assets is calculated by taking the greater of either realizable value or the value of the item to the company. Establishing the value of an asset involves balancing forecast cash flows against present value. The discount rate chosen for this shall be a pretax rate that reflects the market conditions prevailing at the relevant balance sheet date and the risks specific to the asset. If the individual asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of other assets, the estimated amount is calculated for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Reversing an impairment loss Reversals are carried out in respect to financial instruments designated as held-to-maturity and / or available-for-sale if the reason for the reversal is objectively based on an event that has occurred after the date of impairment. Impairment reversals with respect to goodwill are not carried out on any occasion. Reversals with respect to other non-financial assets are carried out if the assumptions have changed on which the determination of the recoverable amount was based. Reversals may only be carried out up to the level which would have resulted from normal amortization. Loans and other non-current liabilities Loans and other non-current liabilities are stated at acquisition cost, less transaction expenses. Any difference to the amount repayable is recorded over the credit term, affecting income, by applying the effective interest method. 82 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Long-term employee benefits Defined contribution pension plans Obligations in connection with defined contribution pension plans are recorded when incurred. Defined benefit pension plans For Group obligations resulting from pension plans, it is necessary to separately calculate what portion of future benefits employees have earned from their service to the Group in the reporting period as well as in prior periods for each individual plan. The resultant amount is discounted to present value. Discounting is based on interest rates that first-class debtors (aaa rating) would be required to pay for loans with an equivalent redemption period. Measurement is carried out by an actuary. When benefits to employees are increased, the portion of the increase applicable to prior periods is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the average period, until the benefits become vested. In the case that benefits are already vested, the corresponding portion is charged immediately to income in the applicable amount. Actuarial gains and losses that exceed a 10 % corridor of the actual present value of the pension obligation are amortized over the average remaining service periods of the employees concerned. Actuarial gains and losses under 10 % are not recognized. Other long-term benefits to employees The obligations of the Group in connection with other long-term employee benefits are recognized at the amount, based on future benefits, that relates to service by the employee during the reporting period and during prior periods. The obligation is calculated using the projected unit credit method and is discounted to the balance sheet date. Discounting shall be based on interest rates that first-class debtors (aaa rating) would be required to pay for loans with a corresponding redemption period. Consolidated Financial Statements 83 Other provisions A provision is shown in the balance sheet when the company has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and where future settlement is probable and the amount can be reliably estimated. The amounts recognized represent the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. Warranty provisions Warranty provisions are recognized when the underlying products are sold. The measurement of the provision is based not only on actual warranty expenditures that occurred in the past, but also on the evaluated overall risk concerning the product. Provisions for impending losses Provisions for impending losses under a contract are established when the benefits which the company may expect to receive are less than the value of the related costs it will incur in the future. Trade accounts payable and other liabilities Trade accounts payable and other liabilities are stated at initial cost. Sales Revenue from the sale of products, goods and services is realized when the significant risks and rewards have been transferred from the vendor to the buyer. In addition, it must be possible to reliably measure personal costs to the company and the consideration expected in return. Discounts and rebates granted to customers and returns of goods are recorded in the same period as the related sales. Non-repayable and unconditional one-time payments under licensing agreements are immediately recorded under income. If the payment is made in regard to a service to be rendered by the Merz Group, revenue is apportioned over the period during which the service is provided. 84 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Selling and distribution expenses, advertising expenses Advertising expenses, included under selling and distribution expenses, are recorded as incurred. Financial results Financial results include interest expenses from loans and interest-bearing liabilities, accounted for in the correct period through utilization of the effective interest method. It also includes interest income from investments, dividend income, and gains and losses from hedging instruments, which are recognized immediately under income. Interest income is allocated to the correct accounting period in the income statement using the effective interest method. Dividends are not credited to income until the company becomes entitled to receive them. Interest expenses in connection with finance leasing are accounted for as finance expenses using the effective interest method. Income tax expenses Taxes on income are comprised of current and deferred tax and are fundamentally recognized in the income statement. Where taxes have been levied in connection with items that are directly recognized in equity without affecting profit or loss, the related tax is dealt with in the same way. Current tax includes the amount computed using tax rates applicable as of the balance sheet date applied to current taxable income, as well as adjustments to tax payments for earlier years. Deferred tax is a result of applying the balance sheet liability method, i.e. it arises from temporary differences between the values of individual assets and liabilities used for tax purposes and those shown in the consolidated balance sheet. The sole exceptions to the recognition of deferred tax are instances of goodwill that are not liable to taxation, and the initial recognition of assets and liabilities that have no effect on commercial or fiscal net profit. The computation of the amount of deferred tax is based on current and future tax rates. Consolidated Financial Statements 85 Deferred tax assets are only recognized when it is likely that they can be utilized in the future. Deferred tax assets are subject to write-downs when it is no longer likely that they can be utilized in the future. Taxes on income incurred on the distribution of dividends are accounted for in the same period in which the liability is recognized. Deferred income taxes also arise from consolidation adjustments. Deferred tax on goodwill resulting from the consolidation of investments in subsidiaries is, in accordance with ias 12, not calculated. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset, in case they are handled by a single tax authority. Earnings per share Earnings per share (basic earnings per share) are calculated by dividing the consolidated net profit by the weighted average number of shares in circulation. Earnings per share 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 Net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company in eur 70,008,000 58,000,000 Weighted average number of shares issued 3,000,000 3,000,000 23.34 19.33 Earnings per share in eur Concentration of risk A significant part of Merz’ sales is achieved with Memantine, a therapeutic drug for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia, and with licensing revenue from the cooperative partners Forest and Lundbeck for the marketing of this active ingredient. In the 2006 / 07 financial year, Merz achieved sales revenue with this active ingredient (including license revenue) of eur 224.0 million (previous year: eur 182.7 million) or 62 % (previous year: 60 %) of pharmaceutical sales (eur 359.4 million, 86 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board previous year: eur 305.6 million). Sales revenue from this active agent in the 2006 / 07 financial year represented 42 % (previous year: 38 %) of Group sales (eur 535.5 million, previous year: eur 474.6 million). Merz expects this active ingredient to maintain its importance for the business as a whole during the next few years. Previous year’s figures For the purpose of improved comparability, the previous year’s figures have been adjusted in some cases to the reporting year’s presentation methodology. Non-current assets held for sale Where assets that had previously been classified as non-current are now being held for sale, they are re-measured and stated under current assets at the lower of fair value or carrying value. 4. impairment goodwill Determination of the value of goodwill was carried out applying ias 36 on the basis of cash-generating units. For this purpose, the Group was subdivided into the units Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Products, and Writing Instruments and was subjected to an impairment test. The cash-generating units and their respective goodwill figures as of the balance sheet date are as follows: Cash generating unit Goodwill in thousands of euros Pharmaceuticals 1) Consumer Products Writing Instruments 2) 777 0 650 1) Goodwill 2) from first-time consolidation of Merz Pharma (Switzerland) ag; Remaining goodwill from first consolidation of rou bill GmbH & Co. kg To carry out the valuation tests, the future cash flows of the cash-generating units are calculated on the basis of the planning for the next three financial years. The planning Consolidated Financial Statements 87 is based on past empirical values as well as on the best-possible estimates of management concerning future development. In addition, the weighted average growth rates used for planning meet the expectations in corresponding growth forecasts. To assess the value, management estimated cash inflow beyond the planning period by extrapolating a constant growth rate for the subsequent years. The growth rates used are based on the specific business and range from 0 % to 10 %. Using a discounted cash flow procedure, the fair value, less the costs of disposal, was calculated in the reporting year for every cash-generating unit. The discount rate that was used amounted to 7 % to 10 % and was based on the wacc ("weighted average cost of capital"). The parameters used for this purpose were determined assessing the risk situation specific to the company. The recoverable amount thus determined was then compared to the carrying value of the cash-generating units and the value assessed. 5. risks of default The Merz Group is exposed to risks of default if contracting parties do not meet their obligations. To avoid such risks, contracts are concluded solely with contracting parties that have first-class credit ratings. There were no material risks of default as of the balance sheet dates June 30, 2007 und June 30, 2006, so that in the opinion of management the risk of non-payment by the contracting parties is minimal, although not to be completely ruled out. Risks of default in the Merz Group mainly relate to trade receivables. Where concrete risks of default are recognizable in the case of individual trade receivables, these risks are recognized by the creation of allowances. The allowances stated in the financial year amount to eur 1,622 thousand (previous year: eur 1,460 thousand). Thus, the reported amounts of financial assets, notwithstanding existing collateral security, take into consideration the maximum risk of default in the event that the contracting parties do not meet their financial obligations. A concentration of risks of default arising from business relations with individual debtors or debtor groups has to be taken into account with respect to the license payments of Forest and Lundbeck. 88 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 6. property, plant, and equipment Land, property, rights and buildings, including buildings on third-party land Plant and machinery Other facilities, operating and office equipment Construction in progress Total 133,160 in thousands of euros Acquisition costs Opening balance July 1, 2005 42,828 51,460 37,675 1,197 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation – 121 – 154 – 171 0 – 446 Additions 1,462 2,475 7,004 645 11,586 – 3,960 Disposals Transfers from construction in progress Transfers from advance payments Additions from initial consolidation 0 – 1,751 – 2,209 0 449 553 100 – 1,102 0 82 101 114 0 297 152 0 646 0 798 Transfers to non-current assets held for sale – 6,819 – 127 – 542 0 – 7,488 Closing balance June 30, 2006 38,033 52,557 42,617 740 133,947 Opening balance July 1, 2006 38,033 52,557 42,617 740 133,947 64 – 108 – 132 0 – 176 Additions 1,241 1,740 7,418 6,866 17,265 Disposals – 2,016 – 2,724 – 2,791 0 – 7,531 93 16 13 – 122 0 0 356 502 0 858 37,415 51,837 47,627 7,484 144,363 90,777 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Transfers from construction in progress Transfers from advance payments Closing balance June 30, 2007 Depreciation Opening balance July 1, 2005 20,121 42,350 28,306 0 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation – 25 – 133 – 87 0 – 245 Additions 911 949 2,597 0 4,457 Disposals Reversals of past depreciation Additions from initial consolidation 0 – 1,642 – 1,929 0 – 3,571 – 133 0 0 0 –133 12 0 140 0 152 Transfers to non-current assets held for sale – 4,242 – 112 – 513 0 – 4,867 Closing balance June 30, 2006 16,644 41,412 28,514 0 86,570 Opening balance July 1, 2006 16,644 41,412 28,514 0 86,570 –3 – 89 – 86 0 – 178 1,217 1,905 3,370 0 6,492 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Additions Impairment 39 72 192 0 303 – 583 – 2,635 – 2,395 0 – 5,613 Closing balance June 30, 2007 17,314 40,665 29,595 0 87,574 Net carrying value June 30, 2007 20,101 11,172 18,032 7,484 56,789 Net carrying value June 30, 2006 21,389 11,145 14,103 740 47,377 Disposals Consolidated Financial Statements 89 The items of property, plant, and equipment shown under “Construction in progress“ refer to production facilities in Dessau and Reinheim. The items of property, plant, and equipment shown under “Transfers to non-current assets held for sale” refer to a Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA property containing a factory and administrative building as well as other property, plant, and equipment in Bad Salzuflen. These assets were transferred to the purchaser on July 1, 2006. The depreciation taken in the reporting year due to impairment is shown in income statements in the following functional divisions: 2006 / 07 in thousands of euros Cost of services rendered Distribution costs 83 50 General administrative costs 170 Impairment 303 90 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 7. goodwill, other intangible assets Goodwill Other intangible assets Total goodwill and other intangible assets 13,475 54,093 67,568 – 55 – 400 – 455 Additions 0 1,406 1,406 Disposals 0 – 169 – 169 in thousands of euros Acquisition costs Opening balance July 1, 2005 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Transfers from advance payments 0 75 75 Additions from initial consolidation 0 14,909 14,909 Closing balance June 30, 2006 13,420 69,914 83,334 Opening balance July 1, 2006 13,420 69,914 83,334 – 57 – 55 – 112 0 3,381 3,381 Disposals 0 – 57 – 57 Transfers from advance payments 0 577 577 13,363 73,760 87,123 10,120 44,303 54,423 – 55 – 302 – 357 1,928 0 1,928 Additions 0 1,451 1,451 Disposals 0 – 157 – 157 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Additions Closing balance June 30, 2007 Amortization and impairment losses Opening balance July 1, 2005 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Impairment Additions from initial consolidation 0 881 881 Closing balance June 30, 2006 11,993 46,176 58,169 Opening balance July 1, 2006 11,993 46,176 58,169 – 57 – 379 – 436 Additions 0 3,124 3,124 Disposals 0 – 45 – 45 11,936 48,876 60,812 Net carrying value June 30, 2007 1,427 24,884 26,311 Net carrying value June 30, 2006 1,427 23,738 25,165 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Closing balance June 30, 2007 Consolidated Financial Statements 91 Goodwill contains an amount of eur 650 thousand following the acquisition of rou bill GmbH & Co. kg (segment Writing Instruments); unchanged from the previous year. Goodwill in the amount of eur 777 thousand also existed for the Pharmaceuticals business unit (Switzerland). The amount of goodwill will be covered by projected profit expectations within the business unit. Since business assets do not depreciate according to a schedule, an annual valuation test is conducted. No extraordinary depreciation has resulted from this test in the financial year. Sustained negative economic conditions in the markets in which the Merz companies operate could impact the estimates of future cash flows that were used for the measurement of goodwill. Other intangible assets held mainly include rights to medicinal drugs, distribution and marketing rights, as well as it software that had been acquired. Material items consist of the marketing rights held by Merz Pharma uk Limited for Denzapine ® as well as distribution licenses for burgit, an Austrian brand name for foot care, distribution licenses for dermatological products residing with Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l., and the hyaluronic acid filler. The carrying value for Denzapine ® on June 30, 2007 was eur 13,026 thousand and the expected remaining useful life is 9 years. The carrying value for burgit on June 30, 2007 amounted to eur 1,487 thousand and the expected remaining useful life is 9 years. For distribution licenses in Italy, the carrying value on June 30, 2007 was recorded at eur 1,511 thousand, and for the hyaluronic acid filler a carrying value of eur 800 thousand was recorded. 92 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board The depreciation taken in the reporting year due to impairment is shown in income statements in the following functional divisions: 2006 / 07 in thousands of euros Cost of services rendered Distribution costs Research and development expenses 80 2,697 166 General administrative costs 181 Depreciation over the year 3,124 Consolidated Financial Statements 93 8. investments in associates other financial assets Investments in associates Investments in affiliates Other investments at cost Security assets Other financial investments 493 249 69 602 920 –5 0 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 2 2 Disposals 0 0 0 –2 –2 Transfers – 488 – 25 317 0 292 0 224 386 602 1,212 Opening balance July 1, 2006 0 224 386 602 1,212 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation 0 –9 0 0 –9 Additions 0 331 0 19 350 Disposals 0 – 72 0 –2 – 74 Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 Closing balance June 30, 2007 0 474 386 619 1,479 Opening balance July 1, 2005 0 43 2 7 52 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation 0 0 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 Transfers 0 0 317 0 317 Closing balance June 30, 2006 0 43 319 7 369 Opening balance July 1, 2006 0 43 319 7 369 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation 0 0 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 0 0 0 Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 Closing balance June 30, 2007 0 43 319 7 369 Net carrying value June 30, 2007 0 431 67 612 1,110 Net carrying value June 30, 2006 0 181 67 595 843 in thousands of euros Acquisition costs Opening balance July 1, 2005 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Closing balance June 30, 2006 Write-downs 94 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Within investments in affiliates that were accounted for as of June 30, 2007, eight (previous year: seven) of the companies tabulated were of immaterial economic significance. Additions include the shares in the newly established company Merz Pharma llc in Russia. This company did not yet post any material business activity in the financial year and has thus not yet been included in the consolidation group. 9. advance payments on property, plant, and equipment, and on other intangible assets as well as other long-term intangible assets June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 10,412 4,271 in thousands of euros Advance payments on other intangible assets Advance payments on property, plant, and equipment 1,125 1,056 Advance payments 11,537 5,327 Reinsurance assets 1,865 1,476 797 937 Receivables from sales-dependent license payments Long-term portion of option premiums and currency-forward transactions 2,086 914 Loan to Modi-Senator 258 345 Other 194 0 5,200 3,672 16,737 8,999 Other non-current assets Advance payments and other non-current assets The increase in advance payments on other intangible assets includes additions of eur 6,719 thousand, primarily referring to a licensing contract with Anteis sa, Switzerland and the purchase of a license for new medication technology for treating Alzheimer's disease, as well as disposals from transfers to other intangible assets amounting to eur 578 thousand. The increase in advance payments for property, plant, and equipment includes additions of eur 927 thousand as well as disposals from transfers to property, plant, and equipment of eur 858 thousand. Consolidated Financial Statements 95 10. inventory June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 13,423 12,676 in thousands of euros Raw materials and operating supplies Work in progress Finished products and merchandise 7,603 6,654 26,030 23,008 Advance payments Inventory 10 10 47,066 42,348 The lower realizable net selling price was applied to inventories with a carrying value eur 6,884 thousand (previous year: eur 12,277 thousand). Allowances exist in the amount of eur 3,794 thousand (previous year: eur 7,852 thousand). 11. trade receivables and other receivables June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 105,495 86,549 6,842 1,224 in thousands of euros Trade receivables Receivables from related parties Receivables from companies with whom an equity investment relationship exists Market values of forward exchange transactions 252 193 3,670 3,637 Short-term portion of option premiums 1,523 44 Other current assets 6,430 6,977 124,212 98,624 Trade receivables and other receivables The market values from forward exchange transactions show a positive balance in the reporting year, as they had in the previous year as well. 96 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Trade receivables are comprised of the following items: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 in thousands of euros Trade receivables, gross 107,117 88,009 Less allowances for bad debts – 1,622 – 1,460 105,495 86,549 Trade receivables, net The increase in trade receivables is attributable to a higher figure for receivables from licensing fees. The increase in receivables from related parties is primarily attributable to loans from Merz Pharmaceuticals llc, Greensboro to Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg. Other current assets are made up as follows: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 Receivables from fiscal authorities (excepting income tax receivables) 3,011 2,461 Prepaid and deferred expenses 1,715 2,481 Various 1,704 2,035 Other current assets 6,430 6,977 in thousands of euros 12. property, plant, and equipment held for sale The property, plant, and equipment held for sale relates to Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA land containing a factory and an administrative building as well as other plant and equipment in Bad Salzuflen, which was transferred to the purchaser on July 1, 2006. Consolidated Financial Statements 97 13. income tax receivables The income tax receivables result from advance tax payments as well as from refund claims for previous years. 14. cash and cash equivalents June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 in thousands of euros Freely disposable investments 90,576 25,364 Cash 54,091 82,530 144,667 107,894 Cash and cash equivalents The freely disposable investments classified as “available for sale” at Merz KGaA amounted to eur 79,657 thousand as of June 30, 2007. They were comprised of various conventional, traded funds as well as corporate shares and stock certificates. Furthermore, Merz Pharmaceuticals llc has highly liquid security investments amounting to eur 10,919 thousand. The investments are measured at market value. Cash consists of cash on hand and balances with banks. The major part of cash refers to balances with banks. 15. shareholders’ equity (including minority interest) The development of shareholders’ equity is shown in the schedule “Consolidated statement of changes in equity”. 98 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Shareholders’ equity is comprised of the following categories: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 Issued share capital of Merz KGaA 30,000 30,000 Share premium of Merz KGaA 15,478 15,478 in thousands of euros Retained earnings reserve of Merz KGaA Consolidated unappropriated earnings Fair value reserve financial instruments Foreign currency translation reserve Minority interest in shareholders’ equity Shareholder equity 60 60 222,190 165,182 6,033 3,954 – 3,612 – 2,695 270,149 211,979 0 459 270,149 212,438 The issued share capital of Merz KGaA is composed of 3 million no-par registered shares and is held by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. kg (“Merz Holding kg”), Frankfurt am Main, as the sole limited partner (shareholder). The share capital is unchanged as of June 30, 2007 and fully deposited. At the annual general meeting of Merz KGaA, the Supervisory Board will propose that the unappropriated accumulated earnings of eur 147,834,000 as shown in the financial statements prepared according to German commercial law, be carried forward. The share premium of Merz KGaA arises principally from contributions-in-kind by Merz Holding kg. The general partner, Friedrich Merz GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, is neither obligated nor entitled to make a contribution of capital. The consolidated unappropriated earnings contain equity components from the application of ifrs regulations and from changes in consolidation adjustments affecting profit or loss and changes in the scope of companies consolidated. In addition, allocations to, or transfers from, the consolidated earnings for the year are shown under this heading. In accordance with ias 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of available-for-sale investments are allocated, not affecting profit or loss, to a separate component of equity (fair value reserve Consolidated Financial Statements 99 financial instruments), unless the time of disposal of the investment is foreseeable; in that case, the changes in fair value are accounted for in the income statement. Changes in the value of derivative financial instruments that are used to hedge against future cash flows are also included in the item “fair value reserve financial instruments” if the criteria of hedge accounting in accordance with ias 39 are met. The amounts allocated to the item “fair value reserve financial instruments” are shown after deducting the related deferred taxes. In the reporting year, deferred taxes arising from the fair value measurement of financial instruments and recorded in shareholder equity, not affecting income, amounted to eur 0.1 million (previous year: eur 1.4 million). The minority interest shown under shareholders’ equity refers to the 49 % third-party holding in Laboratorios Merz Darier s.a. de c.v. The closure of the company was decided upon in August of 2006, to take effect as of July 1, 2006. The company has since ceased operations and its equity has been distributed to the shareholders. The legal framework still in existence pending the legal completion of the liquidation is not included in the consolidation group. The equity ratio is calculated as follows: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 270,149 211,979 in thousands of euros Issued share capital and consolidated reserves Minority interest in shareholders’ equity Balance sheet total Equity ratio 0 459 270,149 212,438 425,977 346,047 63.4 % 61.4 % 100 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board The following table shows the development of changes in shareholder equity not affecting profit and loss from the fair valuation of financial instruments: Short-term financial investments in the “available for sale” category Derivative financial instruments Total 35 3,919 3,954 in thousands of euros As of July 1, 2006 Shareholder equity 2,534 2,332 4,866 – 35 – 2,670 – 2,705 Deferred taxes on shareholder equity – 773 691 – 82 As of June 30, 2007 1,761 4,272 6,033 Disposals taken from shareholder equity 16. pension provisions Pension commitments, which are primarily of a domestic nature, exist for a small number of senior managers. Individual, contractual pension commitments were granted that will result in the payment of retirement benefits, disability benefits, or surviving dependants’ pensions. Employees who have received individual, contractual pension commitments within the context of a deferred compensation scheme will receive future benefits in the form of retirement pensions, early-retirement pensions, sums payable at death or disability benefits. In addition, benefit entitlements exist, which stem from company agreements for a one-time retirement payment upon reaching a qualifying age or upon death. Furthermore, lump-sum capital agreements exist for senior managers. As a consequence, these persons will be due lump-sum capital payments upon reaching age 65 or as a result of earlier disability or death. The benefits allocated, however, are limited to the amount that would be covered by the reinsurance policy, which was signed by the employee together with the capital agreement. The present value of pension plan rein- Consolidated Financial Statements 101 surance assets amounts to eur 1.865 thousand (previous year: eur 1,476 thousand) and is included under other non-current assets. Retirement liabilities for pensioners relate to lifelong regular pension obligations that are rendered in monthly installments. The pension provisions were calculated in accordance with ias 19 (revised in 2000) “Employee Benefits”. They were measured using the projected unit credit method, under which future increases in pension benefits are calculated based on salary and pension progression. The calculations, supported by actuarial reports, are based on a discount rate of 5.25 % (previous year: 4.7 %), future salary growth of 2.5 % (previous year: 2.5 %), future pension increases of 2.0 % (previous year: 2.0 %), a fluctuation rate of 5.0 % (previous year: 5.0 %) as well as the 2005 life expectancy tables prepared by Dr. Klaus Heubeck. Actuarial reports are prepared annually for this purpose. Pension provisions developed as follows during the reporting year: 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 2004 / 05 2003 / 04 2002 / 03 in thousands of euros Balance July 1 7,715 7,151 6,878 6,544 6,278 Service expense 357 546 182 194 168 Interest expense 367 308 370 361 355 Actuarial gains / losses – 41 60 26 14 – 22 Transfer / reversals 0 – 204 0 0 0 Pension payments – 193 – 146 – 305 – 235 – 235 Balance June 30 8,205 7,715 7,151 6,878 6,544 Measurement of pension provisions and calculation of pension costs are conducted using the 10 % corridor rule. Actuarial gains or losses are not recognized as long as they do not exceed 10 % of the present value of the defined benefit obligation. Actuarial gains and losses outside the 10 % corridor are spread over the expected remaining periods of service of the participating employees. 102 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Because of unrecognized actuarial losses, pension provisions accounted for in the balance sheet are lower than the present value of the defined benefit obligation. Financing situation June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004 June 30, 2003 in thousands of euros Present value of the defined benefit obligation Actuarial losses not recognized Defined benefit obligation disclosed in balance sheet 8,108 7,980 8,449 7,419 6,952 97 – 265 – 1,298 – 541 – 408 8,205 7,715 7,151 6,878 6,544 Expenses, including interest charges, for retirement benefits attributable to individual functions are recognized in the income statement and are accounted for under selling and distribution expenses, general and administrative expenses, and research and development expenses. The expenses relate to pension entitlements earned in the financial year in the amount of eur 316 thousand (previous year: eur 606 thousand) and the compounding of interest on pension entitlements earned in previous years of eur 367 thousand (previous year: eur 308 thousand). In addition, the American subsidiaries feature “defined contribution plans”, in which the company makes staggered supplementary contributions in proportion to the contributions made by the participating employee. These amounted to eur 465 thousand (previous year: eur 345 thousand). The expenses recorded in the reporting year for employer’s contributions to the statutory pension fund were eur 6,371 thousand (previous year: eur 6,160 thousand). Companies located in Germany and Austria are required to make contributions to the statutory pension funds in the respective country. Consolidated Financial Statements 103 17. other non-current provisions Balance July 1, 2006 Usage Reversals Interest compounded Additions Balance June 30, 2007 Pre-retirement plan 4,755 – 1,079 – 218 Long-term service awards 1,777 – 165 – 12 166 391 4,015 94 119 373 – 49 1,813 0 18 28 0 370 0 0 0 355 6,905 355 – 1,293 – 230 278 893 6,553 in thousands of euros Severance pay 1) Other Other non-current provisions 1) Compensation claims to which employees are entitled upon termination of their employment relationship In accordance with ias 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, other provisions take all identifiable legal or constructive obligations into account at their probable settlement values. Other non-current provisions include provisions with an anticipated remaining term of more than one year. Disclosure is at present value. Actuarial reports form the basis of calculation for the provisions. The calculation of provisions for commitments under pre-retirement plans for older employees was conducted in the same way as in the previous year, applying a discount rate of 3.5 %. Calculation of the provision for long-term service awards was based on a discount rate of 5.25 % (previous year: 4.7 %). In the income statement, expense and income from the compounding of interest and the change in interest rates were allocated to the individual functional areas. 104 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 18. other non-current liabilities Other non-current liabilities contain those of Merz Pharma uk Limited and Elstree Pathology Services Limited. 19. income tax payables This item is made up of actual income taxes in the amount of the expected payments for current and earlier periods. The increase compared with the previous year stems from the improvement in earnings. 20. other current liabilities June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 in thousands of euros Short-term bank loans Other payables (of which taxes, excluding income taxes) 2 4 6,726 9,412 (2,783) (3,763) (of which relating to social security) (906) (653) Other current liabilities 6,728 9,416 Consolidated Financial Statements 105 21. other current provisions Balance July 1, 2006 Effect of exchange rate fluctuation Usage Reversed Additions Balance June 30, 2007 in thousands of euros Current taxes (other) 22 0 –4 0 0 18 Special payments 6,980 – 30 – 6,868 0 10,411 10,493 Vacation pay 3,172 –8 – 2,939 0 2,957 3,182 Commissions, bonuses 1,671 – 20 – 1,393 – 208 1,847 1,897 Pre-retirement plan 998 0 – 294 – 10 150 844 Severance pay 519 0 – 160 0 24 383 Long-term service awards 126 0 – 36 – 26 60 124 Other personnel provisions 1,957 –5 – 1,673 – 129 692 842 15,423 – 63 – 13,363 – 373 16,141 17,765 Outstanding supplier invoices 8,179 – 153 – 6,042 – 750 9,878 11,112 Promotional grants 2,646 0 – 1,539 – 314 2,393 3,186 Warranties 1,138 0 – 1,009 –2 1,179 1,306 Miscellaneous other provisions 6,274 – 112 – 5,236 – 132 7,122 7,916 Other provisions 18,237 – 265 – 13,826 – 1,198 20,572 23,520 Other current provisions 33,682 – 328 – 27,193 – 1,571 36,713 41,303 Personnel and social area The remaining term is estimated at up to one year. Provisions for outstanding supplier invoices refer to supplies received and services already rendered for which an invoice has not yet been received. Provisions for promotional grants were established in respect to contractual agreements in which the company takes part in promotional customer sales activities. Provisions were made for warranties for expected repurchase obligations on various products, and for outstanding credit notes that relate to deliveries before the balance sheet date. Other provisions provide for risks from further uncertain liabilities. They also contain costs in respect to legal expenses and court fees. 106 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 22. financial instruments Management of use and risk with financial instruments Currency and interest rate risks are hedged, as soon as they are discernable, by financial instruments. Currency risks in the Merz Group primarily exist from us dollardenominated licensing payments in accordance with the cooperation and licensing agreement with Forest Laboratories Ireland Ltd. The following derivative financial positions were held as of the balance sheet date: Nominal amounts June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 Fair values June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 in millions of euros Option contracts Forward exchange contracts 141.5 117.2 2.8 1.0 70.1 136.2 4.3 4.5 211.6 253.4 7.1 5.5 The nominal amount is the aggregate of all purchasing and selling amounts relating to derivatives contracts. The fair values result from the measurement of open positions at market prices, ignoring any opposite movements in the value of the underlying (host) transactions. They correspond to the income or expenses which would result if the derivatives contracts were terminated as of the balance sheet date. The fair values are calculated on the basis of information provided by the respective banks and to a small extent on the basis of own calculations. The derivative financial instruments are reported at fair values in the balance sheet under other receivables or other liabilities, depending on the instance. The forward exchange contracts consist entirely of us dollars (of which those having a term for more than one year amount to eur 11.9 million). The forward exchange contracts hedge expected quarterly payments of license income in us dollars for payment dates between November 2007 und August 2008. Additionally, us dollar options were concluded in this connection. Of these, options with a nominal value of eur 81.5 million fall due within one year. Consolidated Financial Statements 107 The remaining terms of the hedging transactions (nominal amounts) as of the balance sheet date are as follows: Remaining term up to 1 year Remaining term beyond 1 year Total June 30, 2007 Remaining term up to 1 year Remaining term beyond 1 year Option contracts 81.5 60.0 141.5 51.9 65.3 117.2 Forward exchange contracts 58.2 11.9 70.1 70.9 65.3 136.2 139.7 71.9 211.6 122.8 130.6 253.4 Total June 30, 2006 in millions of euros The hedging of planned transactions relates to transactions up to, and including, February 13, 2009. Fair value of financial instruments As in the previous year, the fair value of non-derivative financial instruments that are not classified as “available for sale” largely corresponds to the carrying values. The financial instruments in their entirety are not subject to any significant interest-based cash flow risk. 23. other financial obligations Rental and leasing agreements Merz rents or leases office space and vehicles. Based on the content of the agreements, these are, almost without exception, operating leases. The rental and leasing contracts expire at varying dates up to and including 2016. Merz rents offices for the sales and administrative functions in Frankfurt, warehouse space in Frankfurt-Höchst and Frankfurt-Fechenheim, as well as premises for parts of the research function in the Frankfurter Innovationszentrum Biotechnologie (fiz) [Frankfurt Biotechnology Innovation Center]. Furthermore, nearly all company vehicles are leased. The leasing agreements have a term of between 24 and 48 months and are regularly extended for a further 24 months. 108 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Rental and leasing obligations Future obligations from rental and leasing contracts (operating leases) to June 30, 2007 are depicted as follows: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 20,294 19,284 in thousands of euros Rental and leasing obligations, of which: (are due in the following year) (are due in 2 to 5 years) (are due in more than 5 years) 7,148 6,224 10,867 10,627 2,279 2,433 The rental commitments contain obligations to Merz + Co. Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg in the amount of eur 1,524 thousand (previous year: eur 1,524 thousand). Obligations to purchase property, plant, and equipment The amount for contractually agreed obligations to purchase property, plant, and equipment amounted to eur 1,150 thousand on June 30, 2007. Rental and leasing expenses The leasing expense for the financial year totaled eur 3,260 thousand (previous year: eur 2,670 thousand). The rental expense for the financial year totaled eur 5,615 thousand (previous year: eur 4,893 thousand). Consolidated Financial Statements 109 24. sales Sales are shown as follows: 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 in thousands of euros Revenue from supplied goods 385,242 357,074 Revenue from licenses 157,479 126,184 Revenue from services 5,267 3,560 547,988 486,818 Rebates, discounts etc. – 12,453 – 12,264 Sales 535,535 474,554 Gross revenues The following table provides a summary of sales by segment: Pharmaceuticals Consumer Products 2006 / 07 359,443 2005 / 06 305,613 Segments Writing Instruments Sales 110,917 65,175 535,535 103,625 65,316 474,554 in thousands of euros Sales The following table provides a summary of sales by region: Germany Rest of Europe 2006 / 07 184,449 2005 / 06 171,748 Regions America Other regions Sales 163,055 177,768 10,263 535,535 142,975 148,496 11,335 474,554 in thousands of euros Sales 110 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 25. cost of sales 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 in thousands of euros Cost of materials 92,338 87,634 Cost of production 39,984 39,881 132,322 127,515 Cost of sales The cost of sales includes the manufacturing cost of products sold and the purchase cost of merchandise sold. It consists of directly attributable costs, such as the cost of materials, personnel costs, and energy costs, as well as indirect overhead including depreciation of production facilities. The cost of sales contains expenses from the previous year that occurred due to restructuring measures at Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA amounting to eur 1,058 thousand. 26. selling and distributation expenses In addition to marketing and sales department costs and costs of the field sales force, distribution expenses include advertising, logistics, and commission expenses. 27. research and development expenses Research costs are recorded exclusively as expenses. Development costs are also recorded as expenses, as risks existing up to the time of the market launch prevent the requirements for a capitalization as intangible assets from being fully met. 28. general administrative expenses Personnel costs and general expenses of management and of administrative functions are disclosed under this heading. Consolidated Financial Statements 111 The administration expenses contain expenditures in the previous year on restructuring measures at Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA amounting to eur 1,190 thousand. 29. other operating income 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 1,803 3,157 in thousands of euros Income from the reversal of provisions Foreign currency gains 739 919 Income from disposal of assets 628 229 Supplier cash discounts and bonuses 533 541 Increase in reinsurance assets 415 575 Miscellaneous other operating income 4,308 2,522 Other operating income 8,426 7,943 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 30. other operating expenses in thousands of euros Foreign currency losses 1,331 961 Disposals and write-downs of option premiums 610 1,638 Bad debts allowances effected within the year 352 852 Other taxes 143 701 0 1,928 Amortization of goodwill Miscellaneous other operating expenses 3,008 2,171 Other operating expenses 5,444 8,251 112 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 31. amortization and depreciation, personnel expenditure 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 9,616 5,908 in thousands of euros Amortization and depreciation Normal amortization and depreciation on intangible assets and property, plant and equipment Special write-downs (impairment losses) Property, plant and equipment Goodwill 303 0 0 1,928 9,919 7,836 Personnel expenses Wages and salaries Social security contributions and benefits (of which state pension contributions) Company pensions expenses 108,196 92,561 17,075 18,823 (6,371) (6,160) 2,124 1,978 127,395 113,362 32. results of associates, results of equity-accounted investments As in the previous year, these results are entirely attributable to results from profit distribution agreements with non-consolidated affiliated companies. 33. finance results 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 in thousands of euros Income from other investments and loans included under financial assets Other interest received and similar income 24 20 2,995 3,339 Interest paid and similar expenses – 107 – 374 Finance results 2,912 2,985 Consolidated Financial Statements 113 Last year’s financial result includes dividend income from a securities lending transaction amounting to eur 2,743 thousand. It is offset by expenses of the same amount relating to this transaction, which are tabulated in the balance. 34. ebitda ebitda was calculated on the basis of ebit as follows: 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 112,446 94,842 in thousands of euros ebit Amortization and depreciation ebitda 9,919 7,836 122,365 102,678 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 44,169 37,727 3,175 1,489 – 1,087 429 35. income taxes Income tax expense is broken down as follows: in thousands of euros Current income taxes Deferred income taxes Movements on temporary differences Movements on tax loss carry-forwards Changes in tax rates Income tax expenses – 907 147 45,350 39,792 114 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets are structured as follows: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 2,635 4,055 in thousands of euros Differences between carrying values in tax and ifrs balance sheets Consolidation adjustments 807 1,539 Tax losses carried forward 3,768 2,681 Deferred tax assets 7,210 8,275 Deferred tax items are calculated according to the liability method pursuant to ias 12, Income Taxes. Accordingly, they arise when temporary differences occur between balance sheet carrying values used for tax purposes and those contained in ifrs financial statements through usable tax loss carry-forwards and through consolidation adjustments. The change in deferred taxes caused by tax losses carried forward is caused by negative annual results of foreign subsidiaries. Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities are calculated based on the temporary differences arising between balance sheet carrying values used for tax purposes and those contained in ifrs financial statements of the companies consolidated, and on consolidation adjustments. Balance July 1, 2006 Usage Reversals Additions Balance June 30, 2007 6,985 491 0 790 7,284 in thousands of euros Deferred tax liabilities The addition in the reporting year arose mainly due to assets, as well as from the market evaluation of derivative financial instruments. Consolidated Financial Statements 115 Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following balance sheet items: June 30, 2007 Assets Liabilities June 30, 2006 Assets Liabilities in thousands of euros Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment 416 791 347 957 – 123 3,600 – 123 3,227 Inventory 193 97 263 125 Trade receivables 152 351 153 413 Derivative financial instruments and market movement of securities 0 2,968 0 2,582 Pension provisions 0 – 599 398 – 384 Other provisions 2,011 76 2,990 65 Accumulated losses carried forward 3,768 0 2,681 0 Deferred tax on consolidation adjustments Deferred tax assets / liabilities 793 0 1,539 0 7,210 7,284 8,275 6,985 Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities 9,122 3,959 – 475 1,590 – 70 1,406 Deferred taxes have developed as follows: in thousands of euros Balance July 1, 2005 Movement Affecting expenses Taken directly into account in shareholders’ equity (reducing) Translation difference (reducing equity) – 302 30 Balance June 30, 2006 8,275 6,985 Balance July 1, 2005 8,275 6,985 – 558 624 Movement Affecting expenses Taken directly into account in shareholders’ equity (reducing) 0 66 Transfers – 361 – 361 Translation differences – 146 – 30 7,210 7,284 Balance June 30, 2006 116 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Tax expenses resulting from applying the expected tax rate of 39.1 % deviate as follows from expenses based on the effective tax rate: 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 115,358 97,827 in thousands of euros Earnings before income taxes Anticipated tax expense (Corporation and trade tax expense of the parent company 39.1 %, previous year 39.4 %) 45,105 38,544 Tax effect of fiscally non-allowable income and expenses – 94 – 227 Tax effect of revaluations of deferred taxes due to changes in tax rates – 907 147 736 – 926 323 2,244 Out-of-period taxes Consolidation adjustments not affecting tax Differences in the tax rates of foreign companies – 149 20 336 – 10 45,350 39,792 Other Income tax expenses The calculation of the tax rate of 39.1 % is based on a corporate tax rate of 25 %, a German solidarity surcharge of 5.5 %, and the trade tax rate of Frankfurt am Main, the city in which principal Group companies are registered. Deferred tax liabilities on the fair value measurement of derivative financial instruments in the amount of eur 2,648 thousand are added directly to shareholders’ equity (previous year: eur 2,582 thousand). When revaluing deferred taxes, the tax rate used for calculating deferred taxes in the reporting year is based on the tax rates to be implemented with the German corporate tax reform. Consolidated Financial Statements 117 36. related parties Related parties, as defined by ias 24 Related Party Disclosures, are considered to be Merz Holding kg as a limited partner of Merz KGaA, the companies forming the non-commercial area (Merz + Co. Immobilien GmbH & Co. Verwaltungsgesellschaft, formerly Merz + Co. Immobilien GmbH & Co. Verwaltungsgesellschaft I, and Merz + Co. Immobilien GmbH & Co. Verwaltungsgesellschaft II, which later merged), Merz-Hof, Merz Investment Co., usa) and Ms. Dorothee Baatz und Dr. Jochen Hückmann. Ms. Baatz and Dr. Hückmann hold shares in Merz Holding kg, which in turn holds 100 % of the shares in Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA. Both are managing directors of Friedrich Merz GmbH, the general partner entrusted with the sole power of representation that left Merz Holding kg as their general partner effective as of November 23, 2006. Merz GmbH became the new general partner company. Apart from the regular remuneration for their management mandate, no business transacted between them and the Company in the reporting year. A management agreement exists between Friedrich Merz GmbH, Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA, and Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA. As part of this contract, Friedrich Merz GmbH renders managerial services for the other parties within the contract in its capacity as general partner. These managerial services are carried out by the managing directors and consultants appointed by Friedrich Merz GmbH. In addition, Friedrich Merz GmbH receives annual compensation for the assumption of liability in the amount of eur 25 thousand from each company for which it acts as general partner. Billing and charges are based on standard market prices. 118 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures are also considered to be related parties. Balances with related parties are recorded under loans from affiliates. Balances and trans-actions with non-consolidated related parties are disclosed below: June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006 in thousands of euros Amounts owed by related companies Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg Verwaltungsgesellschaft 1) 6,818 0 22 139 Merz Holding kg 0 1,083 Other 2 2 6,842 1,224 0 168 0 168 Merz Investment Co. Amounts owed to related companies Friedrich Merz GmbH 1) Loan from Merz Pharmaceuticals llc, usa Consolidated Financial Statements 119 Transactions with related parties (enterprises and persons) during the 2006 / 07 financial year were as follows: 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 Familiengesellschaft Merz-Verwaltung 43 22 Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg Verwaltungsgesellschaft 12 11 Merz Investment Co. 10 2 in thousands of euros Other income Other 1 2 66 37 90 0 0 7 1,349 1,242 Interest income Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg Interest expense Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg Verwaltungsgesellschaft Rental expense Merz Immobilien GmbH & Co. kg Verwaltungsgesellschaft Merz Investment Co. 288 282 1,637 1,524 75 75 98 274 General partner reimbursement Friedrich Merz GmbH Management remuneration and consultancy costs Friedrich Merz GmbH 120 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 37. information on the board of management and the supervisory board General partner Friedrich Merz GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, is responsible for the management of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA. The management of this company consists of the following persons: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Scheuble, Bensheim (from March 11 to April 30, 2007) Armin von Buttlar, Bonn (since March 11, 2007) Hartmut Erlinghagen, Schmitten (since March 11, 2007) Dr. Martin Zügel, Frankfurt am Main (since March 11, 2007) Ms. Dorothee Baatz (until March 11, 2007) Dr. Jochen Hückmann (until March 11, 2007) Merz Group management is provided by the Merz Management Board (mmb) and consists of the following persons: Armin von Buttlar Hartmut Erlinghagen Dr. Martin Zügel Dr. Jochen Hückmann (Chairman) (until September 30, 2006) Prof. Dr. Bernhard Scheuble (Chairman) (October 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007) Total remuneration of the members of the Board of Management for the financial year now ended amounted to eur 2,040 thousand (previous year: eur 3,356 thousand). Pension obligations for the group of persons listed above amounted, as of June 30, 2007, to eur 3,089 thousand (previous year: 3,032). The members of the Supervisory Board of Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA are: Edward R. Roberts (Chairman), Rödermark, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Rolf Krebs, Mainz, Michael Freiherr von Truchseß (Deputy Chairman), Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. Harald Wiedmann, Berlin Consolidated Financial Statements 121 Member emoluments of the Supervisory Board amounted to eur 169 thousand (previous year: eur 48 thousand) during the reporting year. A Shareholders’ Council was installed at Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA during the 2006 / 07 financial year that represents the interests of the shareholders as they pertain to the management of the operative companies in the Group. The Shareholder’s council advises the general partner in managing the business. Decisions of particular significance require the express consent of the Shareholders’ Council. The Shareholders’ Council is comprised of four members, two of whom are named by the general partner and two of whom are members of the company’s Supervisory Board. Under Chairman Dr. Jochen Hückmann, the following persons belong to the Shareholders’ Council: Edward R. Roberts (Deputy Chairman), Ms. Dorothee Baatz, and Michael Freiherr von Truchseß. In so far as members of the Shareholders’ Council are also members of the Supervisory Board, the reimbursement received for their work for the Supervisory Board is set off against their reimbursement for their work on the Shareholders’ Council. 38. legal disputes Within the scope of normal business, Merz is occasionally involved in legal disputes or can be threatened with lawsuits. Management routinely analyzes the merits of these cases and takes all possibilities into account to avoid or to obtain insurance coverage for possible claims and, when necessary, establishes provisions. It is not anticipated that such cases will have a material impact on the net assets, financial position, or on the results of operations. 122 Consolidated Financial Statements 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board 39. consolidated companies Interest held in % German companies Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt / Main Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt / Main – 100 Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt / Main – 1) Merz Consumer Care GmbH, Frankfurt / Main – 1) Merz Group Services GmbH, Frankfurt / Main – 1) Merz Dental GmbH, Lütjenburg – 1) Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA, Groß Bieberau 100 Foreign companies Merz Incorporated, Greensboro, usa – 1) Merz Pharmaceuticals llc, Greensboro, usa – 1) Senator Pen llc, Greensboro, usa – 1) Merz Pharma de México Servicios s.a. de c.v., Mexico City, Mexico – 1), 2) M Pharma de México Servicios s.a. de c.v., Mexico City, Mexico – 1), 2) Merz Austria GmbH (previously Merz Beteiligungs GmbH), Vienna, Austria – 1) Merz Consumer Care Austria GmbH (previously Medra Handelsgesellschaft mbH), Vienna, Austria – 1) Merz Pharma Austria GmbH (previously Dr. Kolassa + Merz GmbH), Vienna, Austria – 1), 3) Merz Pharma (Schweiz) ag, Allschwil-Basel, Switzerland – 1) Merz Pharma uk Limited (previously Denfleet Pharma Limited), London, uk – 1) Elstree Pathology Services Limited, London, uk – 1) Senator Pens Limited, Harlow, uk – 1) Merz Pharma France s.a.s., Maisons Laffitte, France – 1), 4) Senator France s.a.r.l., Cestas, France – 1) Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l. (previously Merz Italia S.r.l.), Milan, Italy – 1) Merz Pharma España, s.l., Madrid, Spain – 1), 4) Senator Benelux b.v. (previously rou bill Benelux b.v.), Borne, Netherlands – 1) Senator Polska S.p.z.o.o., Zielona Gora, Poland – 1) 1) Indirect 100 %; 2) Financial year is the calendar year; attested interim balance as of June 30, 2007 forms basis for inclusion; 3) Renamed as of July 3, 2007; 4) Newly founded in 2006 / 07 financial year Consolidated Financial Statements 123 40. events following to the balance sheet date No events have occurred since the end of the 2006 / 07 financial year which have a material significance for the results of operations, net assets, and / or the financial position of the Group. Dated September 28, 2007, Frankfurt am Main Friedrich Merz GmbH Armin von Buttlar Hartmut Erlinghagen Dr. Martin Zügel 124 Auditor's Report 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Auditor’s Report We have audited the consolidated financial statements prepared by the Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Frankfurt am Main, which were comprised of the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of changes in equity, the cash flow statement and the notes to the consolidated financial statements, together with the Group Management Report, for the business year from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements and the Group Management Report in accordance with ifrs, as adopted by the eu, and the additional requirements of German commercial law pursuant to § 315a Abs. 1 hgb are the responsibility of the parent company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements and on the Group Management Report based on our audit. We conducted our audit of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with § 317 hgb [Handelsgesetzbuch “German Commercial Code”] and German generally accepted standards for the audit of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (idw). These standards require that we plan and perform the audit such that misstatements materially affecting the presentation of the net assets, financial position and results of operations in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework and in the Group Management Report are detected with reasonable assurance. Knowledge of the business activities and of the economic and legal environment of the Group and expectations as to possible misstatements are taken into account in the determination of audit procedures. The effectiveness of the accounting-related internal control system and the evidence supporting the disclosures in the consolidated financial statements and the Group Management Report are examined primarily on a test basis within the framework of the audit. The audit includes assessing the annual financial statements of those entities included in consolidation, the determination of entities to be included in consolidation, the accounting and consolidation principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements and Group Management Report. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Auditor's Report 125 Our audit has not led to any reservations. In our opinion, based on the findings of our audit, the consolidated financial statements comply with ifrs, as adopted by the eu, the additional requirements of German commercial law pursuant to § 315a Abs. 1 hgb, and give a true and fair overview of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Group in accordance with these requirements. The Group Management Report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements, provides a suitable overview of the Group’s position as a whole, and suitably presents the opportunities and risks of future development. Dated September 28, 2007 Frankfurt am Main kpmg Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (Firm of Auditors) Jenal Peters Auditor Auditor 126 Report of the Supervisory Board 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board Ladies and Gentlemen, The Supervisory Board of the Merz Group has carefully and regularly monitored the work of the Management Board during the financial year now ended and continually advised them on their work. In the process, we were directly involved in all decisions of essential importance for the company. The Supervisory Board held three meetings in the course of the financial year. Outside of Supervisory Board meetings, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board was also informed about current developments in the business situation and about significant business transactions. The Supervisory Board would like to thank the Management Board, all staff members, and employee representatives for the work they have done. They have again contributed to a successful financial year at the Merz Group. Frankfurt, October 2007 Edward R. Roberts, Chairman Glossary 127 Glossary cns Abbreviation for the central nervous system. dermatics Ingredients applied to the skin and are mainly used to treat skin diseases. antagonist In pharmacology, a substance that inhibits the effect of dystonia a neurotransmitter or hormone, for example, without A group of movement disorders whose neurological origin causing an effect itself. lies in the brain structures involved with the control of movement. anti-dementiva drugs Drugs that delay the advancement of dementia. They help emea to improve the memory, well-being and power of con- European Medicines Agency. European medicinal drug centration and preserve the patients’ independence and agency based in London. quality-of-life. fda blepharospasm Food and Drug Administration. us government agency Motion dysfunction (dystonia) of the eyelid. A twitching responsible for the approval of pharmaceutical products. of the eyelid occurring in one or both eyes when the eyelid muscles repeatedly and rhythmically contract. glutamate In the human body: a neurotransmitter in the central botulinum toxin nervous system. Neurotoxin inhibiting the propagation of nerve impulses to the muscle. Small doses injected into specific muscles hyaluronic acid will immobilize those muscles, while other functions of Endogenous substance which contributes to the tautness the nerves (such as the ability to feel) remain unaffected. of the skin. With advancing age, the concentration of Botulinum toxin is used to treat movement disorders, hyaluronic acid decreases and the skin loses its elasticity. muscular tensions, or spastic muscular diseases, among others. iqwig Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesund- cervical dystonia of a predominantly rotational form Movement disorder that causes an abnormal posture of the head and neck. heitswesen [Transl.: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in the Health Care] 128 Glossary 01 04 06 08 36 38 61 126 Foreword Highlights of the Financial Year Merz Management Board Our path Employee report Group Management Report Consolidated Financial Statements Report of the Supervisory Board neurotoxin Poisonous substance that specifically affects nerve cells or nerve tissue. neurotransmitter Biochemical substances that relay information from one nerve cell to another. nmda receptor antagonist Drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia. It hinders the damaging effects of glutamate on the nerve cells. otc Market in “over-the-counter” products; this refers to medication and other medical products and health articles which the customer can buy without a doctor’s prescription, mainly in pharmacies. rejuvenative dermatology Rejuvenation = regeneration / smoothing of the skin. self-medication Treatment of diseases or symptoms without prior consultation of a doctor. tertiary prevention Measures that serve to prevent the progress or the onset of complications of an already manifested illness. 7 Contents Foreword Key Figures of the Merz Group 2006 / 07 2005 / 06 Change in % eur million 535.5 474.5 12.9 Pharmaceuticals eur million 359.4 305.6 17.6 Consumer Products eur million 110.9 103.6 7.0 eur million 65.2 65.3 – 0.2 Germany eur million 184.4 171.7 7.4 Rest of Europe eur million 163.0 143.0 14.0 America eur million 177.8 148.5 19.7 Other regions eur million 10.3 11.3 – 8.9 eur million 112.4 94.8 18.6 % 21.0 20.0 – Pre-tax profit eur million 115.4 97.8 18.0 Net profit eur million 70.0 58.0 20.7 Operating cash flow eur million 122.0 102.9 18.6 01 Sales Highlights of the 2006 / 07 Financial Year of which: 04 Merz Management Board 06 Writing Instruments Our path 08 of which: Employee report Group Management Report Merz-Group at a glance 36 38 Performance ebit Business performance 42 Financial position and net assets 54 Significant events and developments occurring after the balance sheet date 56 Risk report 56 Outlook 59 ebit margin Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Research and development Research and development expenses of which: Pharmaceuticals Consolidated Financial Statements Publisher 60.1 50.6 18.8 57.9 47.9 20.9 Corporate Communications Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 61 Financial position Balance Sheet 62 Income Statement 63 Cash Flow Statement 64 Statement of Changes in Equity 65 Notes 66 Auditor’s Report 124 Investments eur million 28.3 31.1 – 9.0 Depreciation and amortization eur million 9.9 7.8 26.9 Equity eur million 270.1 212.4 27.2 in % of balance sheet total Balance sheet total % 63.4 61.4 – eur million 426.0 346.0 23.1 Design Heisters & Partner, Büro für Kommunikationsdesign, Mainz Photos Uwe Aufderheide, Hamburg Employees Number of employees as of balance sheet date 2,052 1,915 7.0 Editor Report of the Supervisory Board 126 Intellisource GmbH, Frankfurt am Main Glossary 127 Reproduction Druckerei und Verlag Klaus Koch GmbH, Wiesbaden Printing Universitätsdruckerei H. Schmidt GmbH & Co kg, Mainz Merz Group We care for your tomorrow Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA and Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA are brought together Offering products of the highest quality and superior benefits, Merz has been taking responsibility for people’s overall health for 100 years. In order to do this, we act on the maxim of fair and constructive partnership. The focus of our corporate action is the care of our patients. under the umbrella of the Merz Group, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Merz Pharma includes the activities of its four subsidiaries, namely Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Group Services. – Merz Pharmaceuticals researches, develops, produces and distributes innovative pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and psychiatry as well as in aesthetic dermatology and metabolism. In the area of Alzheimers’s research, Merz Pharmaceuticals has achieved a leading position with the first active ingredient worldwide for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia. – Merz Consumer Care is a leading supplier of over-the-counter products in wellness products such as its well-known brands tetesept ® and Merz Spezial ®. – Merz Dental develops and markets synthetic teeth for dentists and dental technicians. With artegral ® ImCrown, Merz Dental has developed the first pre-fabricated, fully anatomical side and front teeth worldwide. – Merz Group Services is the Group service provider for all operating units. The main activities are in accounting, controlling, human resources, legal services, supply chain management, the manufacture of medicinal drugs and consumer care products as well as information technology. Senator is one of the leading manufacturers of writing instruments in the field of pro- Merz Annual Report 2006 / 07 German-speaking countries, including nutritional supplements, and beauty and motional items worldwide and the number one manufacturer of ball-point pens in Europe. Two thirds of all refillable ballpoint pens manufactured in Germany come from Senator production lines. Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone + 49 69 – 15 03 – 0 Corporate Communications Fax Eckenheimer Landstraße 100 [email protected] d – 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany www.merz.com + 49 69 – 15 03 – 200 Annual Report 2006 / 07 We care for your tomorrow