2009-10-26 10:06:59 - SADIF-Investment Analytics has applied its StockMarks™ stock-rating system to Merck KGaA and produced a report, rating the company's attractiveness to long-term investors.

Ilhavo, Portugal – 26/10/2009 – SADIF Investment Analytics, announces a new summary due diligence report covering Merck KGaA (MRK). The report uses SADIF's powerful StockMarks™ stock rating system and contains important analysis for any current or potential Merck KGaA investor.

Report Summary: Merck KGaA is an average quality company with a neutral outlook. Merck KGaA has strong business growth and is run by efficient management. When compared to its closest peer, Schwarz Pharma AG, Merck KGaA shows greater overvaluation and is equally likely to underperform the market.

The 8-page report breaks down the Total StockMark into its three components – business, management and price, performing an in-depth analysis of Merck KGaA for long-term investors.

The report has been distributed to Reuters, and forwarded

to Yahoo Finance and FT.com. It is available under 'Analyst Reports' from these websites, from multiple professional platforms including Reuters Knowledge, TheMarkets.com, Thomson Research and Capital IQ or directly from SADIF-Investment Analytics at:
www.sadifanalytics.com/stockmarks/company.php?tickerr=MRK&cod_co ..

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