F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that develops and sells medicines and diagnostic products worldwide. Its activities are organised into two main operating areas: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics.
Structure and headquarters
The group is owned through the holding company Roche Holding AG, whose bearer shares trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company maintains its corporate headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
Key subsidiaries and operations
Roche has a number of national and international subsidiaries. It controls the United States biotechnology firm Genentech, which is a major contributor to Roche’s research and product portfolio.
Business divisions
- Pharmaceuticals — prescription medicines and biologics
- Diagnostics — laboratory instruments, tests and related services
Financials and standing
For the fiscal year 2018, Roche reported revenues of 56.85 billion Swiss francs (roughly US$57 billion at the time). The company is regarded as one of the largest global pharmaceutical manufacturers.