German science and technology major Merck KgaA Thursday reconfirmed its earnings and sales forecast for fiscal 2023, but at the lower half of the range after reporting weak profit and sales in its third quarter amid a difficult market environment. Further, the company projects a return to organic sales growth in fiscal 2024. The shares were gaining around 5 percent in the morning trading in Germany.
Belen Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck, said, "We remain disciplined and on track to achieve not only our fiscal 2023 but also our medium-term targets. In 2024, we expect to return to organic sales growth."
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