The company employs 12,000 associates worldwide, and its products are available in more than 100 countries. It has strong platforms in Europe and in fast-growing markets such as Russia/CIS, and Latin America. While the US and Japan are commercialised through best-in-class partners, Nycomed will further strengthen its position in key Asian markets.
Headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland, the company generated in 2008 total sales of € 3.4 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of € 1.2 billion.