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[Form 4] Merck & Co., Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) â€� Form 4 insider transaction filing

Director Christine E. Seidman reported two minor changes to her beneficial ownership as of 30 June 2025:

  • Non-derivative securities: a disposition of 100 shares of Merck common stock (transaction code and price not disclosed). Her post-transaction direct holding is shown as 100 shares.
  • Derivative securities: acquisition of 102.6402 phantom stock units at a reference price of $79.16. Phantom stock is settled 1-for-1 in cash after the director leaves the board under Merck’s Deferred Payment of Directorsâ€� Compensation Plan. Total phantom units after the transaction stand at 18,495.8789.

No other equity awards, options, or material transactions were reported. Given Merck’s multibillion-dollar market capitalization, the size of these trades is immaterial and should not affect the company’s valuation or governance structure.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Comunicazione di transazione interna Form 4

La direttrice Christine E. Seidman ha segnalato due variazioni minori nella sua partecipazione azionaria al 30 giugno 2025:

  • Titoli non derivati: una cessione di 100 azioni ordinarie Merck (codice transazione e prezzo non divulgati). La sua partecipazione diretta post-transazione risulta di 100 azioni.
  • Titoli derivati: acquisizione di 102,6402 unità di azioni fantasma a un prezzo di riferimento di 79,16 $US. Le azioni fantasma vengono liquidate 1 a 1 in contanti dopo che il direttore lascia il consiglio, secondo il Piano di Pagamento Differito della Retribuzione dei Direttori di Merck. Il totale delle unità fantasma dopo la transazione è di 18.495,8789.

Non sono state segnalate altre assegnazioni azionarie, opzioni o transazioni rilevanti. Considerando la capitalizzazione di mercato multimiliardaria di Merck, l'entità di queste operazioni è irrilevante e non dovrebbe influenzare la valutazione o la struttura di governance della società.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Presentación de transacción interna Formulario 4

La directora Christine E. Seidman informó dos cambios menores en su propiedad beneficiaria al 30 de junio de 2025:

  • Valores no derivados: una disposición de 100 acciones ordinarias de Merck (código de transacción y precio no revelados). Su tenencia directa después de la transacción es de 100 acciones.
  • Valores derivados: adquisición de 102.6402 unidades de acciones fantasma a un precio de referencia de 79,16 $US. Las acciones fantasma se liquidan 1 a 1 en efectivo tras la salida del director de la junta, según el Plan de Pago Diferido de la Compensación de Directores de Merck. El total de unidades fantasma después de la transacción es de 18,495.8789.

No se reportaron otras concesiones de acciones, opciones ni transacciones materiales. Dada la capitalización de mercado multimillonaria de Merck, el tamaño de estas operaciones es insignificante y no debería afectar la valoración ni la estructura de gobernanza de la empresa.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � 내부� 거래 신고� Form 4

ì´ì‚¬ Christine E. Seidmanì€ 2025ë…� 6ì›� 30ì� 기준으로 ë³¸ì¸ ì†Œìœ  ì§€ë¶„ì— ëŒ€í•� ë‘� 가지 소규ëª� ë³€ë™ì„ 보고했습니다:

  • 비파ìƒ� ì¦ê¶Œ: Merck 보통ì£� 100ì£� 처분(거래 코드 ë°� ê°€ê²� 미공ê°�). 거래 í›� ì§ì ‘ 보유 ì£¼ì‹ ìˆ˜ëŠ” 100주로 나타납니ë‹�.
  • íŒŒìƒ ì¦ê¶Œ: 기준 ê°€ê²� $79.16ì—� 102.6402ê°œì˜ íŒ¬í…€ 스톡 유닛 ì·¨ë“. 팬텀 ìŠ¤í†¡ì€ Merckì� ì´ì‚¬ ë³´ìƒ ì§€ì—� ì§€ê¸� 계íšì—� ë”°ë¼ ì´ì‚¬ê°€ ì´ì‚¬íšŒì—ì„� 물러ë‚� í›� 1:1 현금으로 ì •ì‚°ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래 í›� ì´� 팬텀 유닛 수는 18,495.8789개입니다.

다른 ì£¼ì‹ ìˆ˜ì—¬, 옵션 ë˜ëŠ” 중요í•� 거래ëŠ� ë³´ê³ ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�. Merckì� 수십ì–� 달러 규모 시가ì´ì•¡ì� ê³ ë ¤í•� ë•�, ì´ë²ˆ 거래 규모ëŠ� 중요하지 ì•Šì€ ìˆ˜ì¤€ìœ¼ë¡œ 회사ì� ê°€ì¹� í‰ê°€ë‚� ì§€ë°°êµ¬ì¡°ì— ì˜í–¥ì� 미치지 ì•Šì„ ê²ƒìž…ë‹ˆë‹¤.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Déclaration de transaction d’initié Formulaire 4

La directrice Christine E. Seidman a déclaré deux modifications mineures de sa participation bénéficiaire au 30 juin 2025 :

  • Titres non dérivés : une cession de 100 actions ordinaires Merck (code de transaction et prix non divulgués). Sa détention directe après la transaction est de 100 actions.
  • Titres dérivés : acquisition de 102,6402 unités d’actions fantômes à un prix de référence de 79,16 $US. Les actions fantômes sont réglées au comptant à raison de 1 pour 1 après le départ du directeur du conseil, conformément au Plan de paiement différé de la rémunération des administrateurs de Merck. Le total des unités fantômes après la transaction s’élève à 18 495,8789.

Aucune autre attribution d’actions, option ou transaction significative n’a été signalée. Étant donné la capitalisation boursière de plusieurs milliards de dollars de Merck, la taille de ces opérations est ²Ôé²µ±ô¾±²µ±ð²¹²ú±ô±ð et ne devrait pas affecter la valorisation ou la structure de gouvernance de l’entreprise.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Insider-Transaktion Form 4 Meldung

Direktorin Christine E. Seidman meldete zwei kleinere Änderungen ihres wirtschaftlichen Eigentums zum 30. Juni 2025:

  • Nicht-derivative Wertpapiere: Veräußerung von 100 Aktien der Merck-Stammaktien (Transaktionscode und Preis nicht angegeben). Ihr Direktbestand nach der Transaktion beträgt 100 Aktien.
  • Derivative Wertpapiere: Erwerb von 102,6402 Phantom-Aktieneinheiten zum Referenzpreis von 79,16 $US. Phantom-Aktien werden 1:1 in bar ausgeglichen, nachdem der Direktor das Board verlässt, gemäß Mercks Plan zur aufgeschobenen Zahlung der Vergütung von Direktoren. Der Gesamtbestand an Phantom-Einheiten nach der Transaktion beträgt 18.495,8789.

Es wurden keine weiteren Aktienzuteilungen, Optionen oder wesentliche Transaktionen gemeldet. Angesichts der milliardenschweren Marktkapitalisierung von Merck sind diese Transaktionen unwesentlich und sollten die Bewertung oder Governance-Struktur des Unternehmens nicht beeinflussen.

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Insights

TL;DR: Very small insider trade; no valuation impact.

The director sold a token 100 shares while adding ~103 phantom units under a deferred cash-settled plan. Cash-settled phantom stock avoids dilution and is part of routine board compensation. Transaction value (<$10k) is negligible relative to MRK’s average daily volume and insider ownership. I view the filing as administratively neutral.

TL;DR: Routine board compensation adjustment; neutral for governance.

The filing shows continued alignment of director pay with total shareholder return through phantom stock, while the small share sale does not raise red-flags about confidence. No 10b5-1 plan was indicated, but the size exempts it from scrutiny. Overall governance and independence status remain unchanged.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Comunicazione di transazione interna Form 4

La direttrice Christine E. Seidman ha segnalato due variazioni minori nella sua partecipazione azionaria al 30 giugno 2025:

  • Titoli non derivati: una cessione di 100 azioni ordinarie Merck (codice transazione e prezzo non divulgati). La sua partecipazione diretta post-transazione risulta di 100 azioni.
  • Titoli derivati: acquisizione di 102,6402 unità di azioni fantasma a un prezzo di riferimento di 79,16 $US. Le azioni fantasma vengono liquidate 1 a 1 in contanti dopo che il direttore lascia il consiglio, secondo il Piano di Pagamento Differito della Retribuzione dei Direttori di Merck. Il totale delle unità fantasma dopo la transazione è di 18.495,8789.

Non sono state segnalate altre assegnazioni azionarie, opzioni o transazioni rilevanti. Considerando la capitalizzazione di mercato multimiliardaria di Merck, l'entità di queste operazioni è irrilevante e non dovrebbe influenzare la valutazione o la struttura di governance della società.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Presentación de transacción interna Formulario 4

La directora Christine E. Seidman informó dos cambios menores en su propiedad beneficiaria al 30 de junio de 2025:

  • Valores no derivados: una disposición de 100 acciones ordinarias de Merck (código de transacción y precio no revelados). Su tenencia directa después de la transacción es de 100 acciones.
  • Valores derivados: adquisición de 102.6402 unidades de acciones fantasma a un precio de referencia de 79,16 $US. Las acciones fantasma se liquidan 1 a 1 en efectivo tras la salida del director de la junta, según el Plan de Pago Diferido de la Compensación de Directores de Merck. El total de unidades fantasma después de la transacción es de 18,495.8789.

No se reportaron otras concesiones de acciones, opciones ni transacciones materiales. Dada la capitalización de mercado multimillonaria de Merck, el tamaño de estas operaciones es insignificante y no debería afectar la valoración ni la estructura de gobernanza de la empresa.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � 내부� 거래 신고� Form 4

ì´ì‚¬ Christine E. Seidmanì€ 2025ë…� 6ì›� 30ì� 기준으로 ë³¸ì¸ ì†Œìœ  ì§€ë¶„ì— ëŒ€í•� ë‘� 가지 소규ëª� ë³€ë™ì„ 보고했습니다:

  • 비파ìƒ� ì¦ê¶Œ: Merck 보통ì£� 100ì£� 처분(거래 코드 ë°� ê°€ê²� 미공ê°�). 거래 í›� ì§ì ‘ 보유 ì£¼ì‹ ìˆ˜ëŠ” 100주로 나타납니ë‹�.
  • íŒŒìƒ ì¦ê¶Œ: 기준 ê°€ê²� $79.16ì—� 102.6402ê°œì˜ íŒ¬í…€ 스톡 유닛 ì·¨ë“. 팬텀 ìŠ¤í†¡ì€ Merckì� ì´ì‚¬ ë³´ìƒ ì§€ì—� ì§€ê¸� 계íšì—� ë”°ë¼ ì´ì‚¬ê°€ ì´ì‚¬íšŒì—ì„� 물러ë‚� í›� 1:1 현금으로 ì •ì‚°ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래 í›� ì´� 팬텀 유닛 수는 18,495.8789개입니다.

다른 ì£¼ì‹ ìˆ˜ì—¬, 옵션 ë˜ëŠ” 중요í•� 거래ëŠ� ë³´ê³ ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�. Merckì� 수십ì–� 달러 규모 시가ì´ì•¡ì� ê³ ë ¤í•� ë•�, ì´ë²ˆ 거래 규모ëŠ� 중요하지 ì•Šì€ ìˆ˜ì¤€ìœ¼ë¡œ 회사ì� ê°€ì¹� í‰ê°€ë‚� ì§€ë°°êµ¬ì¡°ì— ì˜í–¥ì� 미치지 ì•Šì„ ê²ƒìž…ë‹ˆë‹¤.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Déclaration de transaction d’initié Formulaire 4

La directrice Christine E. Seidman a déclaré deux modifications mineures de sa participation bénéficiaire au 30 juin 2025 :

  • Titres non dérivés : une cession de 100 actions ordinaires Merck (code de transaction et prix non divulgués). Sa détention directe après la transaction est de 100 actions.
  • Titres dérivés : acquisition de 102,6402 unités d’actions fantômes à un prix de référence de 79,16 $US. Les actions fantômes sont réglées au comptant à raison de 1 pour 1 après le départ du directeur du conseil, conformément au Plan de paiement différé de la rémunération des administrateurs de Merck. Le total des unités fantômes après la transaction s’élève à 18 495,8789.

Aucune autre attribution d’actions, option ou transaction significative n’a été signalée. Étant donné la capitalisation boursière de plusieurs milliards de dollars de Merck, la taille de ces opérations est ²Ôé²µ±ô¾±²µ±ð²¹²ú±ô±ð et ne devrait pas affecter la valorisation ou la structure de gouvernance de l’entreprise.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) � Insider-Transaktion Form 4 Meldung

Direktorin Christine E. Seidman meldete zwei kleinere Änderungen ihres wirtschaftlichen Eigentums zum 30. Juni 2025:

  • Nicht-derivative Wertpapiere: Veräußerung von 100 Aktien der Merck-Stammaktien (Transaktionscode und Preis nicht angegeben). Ihr Direktbestand nach der Transaktion beträgt 100 Aktien.
  • Derivative Wertpapiere: Erwerb von 102,6402 Phantom-Aktieneinheiten zum Referenzpreis von 79,16 $US. Phantom-Aktien werden 1:1 in bar ausgeglichen, nachdem der Direktor das Board verlässt, gemäß Mercks Plan zur aufgeschobenen Zahlung der Vergütung von Direktoren. Der Gesamtbestand an Phantom-Einheiten nach der Transaktion beträgt 18.495,8789.

Es wurden keine weiteren Aktienzuteilungen, Optionen oder wesentliche Transaktionen gemeldet. Angesichts der milliardenschweren Marktkapitalisierung von Merck sind diese Transaktionen unwesentlich und sollten die Bewertung oder Governance-Struktur des Unternehmens nicht beeinflussen.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Seidman Christine E

(Last) (First) (Middle)
MERCK & CO., INC.
126 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE

(Street)
RAHWAY NJ 07065

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Merck & Co., Inc. [ MRK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 100 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock (1) 06/30/2025 A 102.6402 (2) (2) Common Stock 102.6402 $79.16 18,495.8789(3) D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 1-for-1
2. Phantom stock units are to be settled 100% in cash upon reporting person's termination of service in accordance with a distribution schedule elected pursuant to the terms of the Plan for Deferred Payment of Directors' Compensation.
3. Holdings include shares acquired in dividend reinvestment transactions.
/s/ Kelly E. W. Grez as Attorney-in-Fact for Christine E. Seidman 07/02/2025
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FAQ

What did Merck (MRK) Director Christine E. Seidman report on 30 June 2025?

She disposed of 100 common shares and acquired 102.6402 phantom stock units.

How many phantom stock units does the director now hold?

18,495.8789 units following the reported acquisition.

Are the phantom stock units dilutive to MRK shareholders?

No. They are cash-settled on a 1-for-1 basis and do not issue new shares.

Is the 100-share sale by the director considered material?

No. It is immaterial relative to Merck’s outstanding shares and trading volume.
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