Shareholder Structure
| Firm | Holdings |
|---|---|
| Sun Life Financial | 5 - 10% |
| First Eagle Investment Mgmt. | 5 - 10% |
| Blackrock | 5 - 10% |
| Mondrian Investment Partners | 5 - 10% |
| The Vanguard Group Holdings | 3 - 5% |
| SAS Rue La Boetie | 3 - 5% |
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SHAREHOLDERS
The shareholder structure of Merck KGaA according to the NASDAQ Shareholder ID as of May 2026.
Identified investors by region
| Region | Percentage |
|---|---|
| USA | 34% |
| Germany Retail/Undisclosed | 21% |
| Rest of Europe | 17% |
| United Kingdom | 17% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Rest of the World | 5% |
Identified investors by type
Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Growth | 30% |
| Value | 30% |
| Index | 23% |
| GARP (Growth At Reasonable Price) | 13% |
| Hedge | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
Identified Investors by Portfolio Turnover
| Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Low | 71% |
| Moderate | 19% |
| High | 10% |
Our Investor Base
Portfolio Turnover:
High - the average holding period is less than 12 months
Moderate - the average holding period is between 12-24 months
Low - the average holding period exceeds 24 months
All information regarding the shareholder structure on this page is based on the share capital of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, according to the latest Shareholder ID provided by NASDAQ (as of May 2026).
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