Merck KGaA Changes Manager Incentives, But Stays Mum On Job Losses
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Germany's Merck KGaA implements share-based incentive scheme for top management and vows to improve financial transparency, while discussing cost-savings with employees.
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