In Germany, we are represented by FischerAppelt Kommunikation, GmbH, the fifth largest public relations agency in Germany. Its 120 employees provide integrated communications to clients mainly in healthcare, technology and consumer products combining issue management, corporate profile and design in order to achieve the most successful results for their clients. The healthcare unit — the largest division — serves such clients as AstraZeneca GmbH, Bayer, BioAgency AG, Merck Sharp & Dohme GmbH, Novartis, Sanders of Germany, and Schering AG. FischerAppelt created the groundbreaking communications for Propecia (hair loss) and Vioxx (arthritis) and routinely creates large, multifaceted programmes for many healthcare clients.