Merck Limited Renamed as Procter & Gamble Health Limited

Following P&G’s global acquisition of the consumer health business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, the Company has received approval from the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, Maharashtra for change of name from Merck Limited to Procter & Gamble Health Limited effective May 6, 2019.

Milind Thatte, Managing Director, Procter & Gamble Health Limited said that this day marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Procter & Gamble Health Limited (formerly Merck Limited), one of India’s largest Consumer Health companies. The new name reflects their new identity as part of the P&G Group and signifies the coming together of strong consumer health capabilities and cultures. Together, they are working towards leveraging their combined expertise to develop categories and brands that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities, he said.

The decision to change the name of the listed entity in India follows the successful completion of P&G’s global acquisition of the consumer health business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The consumer health business was transferred to P&G on December 1, 2018.

Tom Finn, President, Global Personal Health Care, Procter & Gamble said that he is delighted to announce the new name of our listed entity which will now be known as Procter & Gamble Health Limited. With India’s OTC market growing at double the global growth rate, this is a very exciting phase for all of them as they now move forward to realize the great potential of their two health-related P&G businesses in India, he said.

Procter & Gamble Health Limited will be a part of P&G’s Personal Health Care International Business Unit led by Uta Kemmerich-Keil (Vice President, Personal Health Care International) which encompasses our health care businesses in Europe, Latin America, and Asia/IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa).

Uta Kemmerich-Keil, Vice President, Personal Health Care International, Procter & Gamble said that they are extremely pleased with this development. With their strong portfolio of brands that are backed by science and trusted by doctors, pharmacists and consumers, they believe that they are well-positioned to enable consumers in India to live longer, healthier and more vibrant lives.