Merck & Co., Inc. Tops Expectations, Helped by Cost Cuts

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2011.

Merck Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

* Double-Digit EPS Growth in First Quarter 2011: Non-GAAP EPS of $0.92; GAAP EPS of $0.34

* Double-Digit Global Growth for JANUVIA, JANUMET, SINGULAIR, REMICADE, NASONEX and ISENTRESS; Key Product Launches Underway

* Pharmaceutical, Animal Health and Consumer Care Divisions All Contributed Solid Revenue Growth

* Company Updates Full-Year 2011 EPS Targets: Non-GAAP EPS Range of $3.66 to $3.76; GAAP EPS Range of $2.04 to $2.39

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