Demand for Covid Products to Remain High: Merck KGaA CEO

The transcript discusses the impact of the pandemic on Mac's businesses, including biopharma, life sciences, and electronics. It highlights the increased demand for vaccines and semiconductors, and the challenges in scaling vaccine production. The discussion also covers the global collaboration efforts to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and the booming semiconductor market, emphasizing the long-term trends in digital communication and hardware demand.

Which business sector experienced a slight negative impact due to the lockdown but recovered well?

• Biopharma

• Semiconductors

• Electronics

• Life Sciences

What is the potential future scenario for the virus according to the expert?

• It will be eradicated completely.

• It might become endemic like influenza.

• It will mutate into a harmless form.

• It will only affect certain regions.

What is a significant challenge in scaling up vaccine production?

• Lack of demand

• Technical and scientific challenges

• Excessive government intervention

• Shortage of raw materials

What is the role of global collaboration in vaccine distribution?

• To increase competition among countries

• To ensure equitable access to vaccines

• To reduce vaccine production costs

• To prioritize developed countries

What is a major factor driving the demand for semiconductors?

• Reduction in software development

• Increase in hardware requirements

• Decrease in digital communication

• Decline in electronic device usage

How has the company positioned itself in the semiconductor market?

• As a declining competitor

• As a new entrant

• As a leader in semiconductor materials

• As a minor player

What is the impact of digitalization on the semiconductor industry?

• Decreased demand for chips

• Increased demand for software

• Increased demand for hardware

• Decreased need for manufacturing