CHATTOPADHYAY SANAT (Exe V-P & Pres. MMD) exercised options at MERCK & CO., INC.
Option exercise — a mechanical event triggered by vesting or expiry. Not a discretionary conviction trade.
M · 1 exercise
Filed: 5/1/2026ACC: 0000310158-26-000097
Officer· Exe V-P & Pres. MMD
Since Aug 2018
-1.13K
Net shares
Net seller
$124.3K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
2.60K acquired · 3.73K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+2.60K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$285.75K
% of position
18.7%
4/29/2026
13.88K→16.48K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−1.13K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$124.33K
% of position
6.9%
4/29/2026
16.48K→15.35K
Total
Net shares
+1.47K
Net value
$161.41K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +2.60K | $110.03 | $285.75K | 18.7% | 13.88K | 16.48K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −1.13K | $110.03 | $124.33K | 6.9% | 16.48K | 15.35K |
| Total | +1.47K | $161.41K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
2.60K shares
Shares
−2.60K
Strike price
Held after
5.19K
Exercisable
—
4/29/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock2.60K shares | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −2.60K | — | 5.19K |
Non-Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)3
Common Stock
IndirectShares owned53.42K
Common Stock
IndirectShares owned74.29K
Common Stock
IndirectShares owned57.62K
Total
185.33K indirect185.33K
| Security Title | Shares Owned | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | 53.42K | Indirect |
| Common Stock | 74.29K | Indirect |
| Common Stock | 57.62K | Indirect |
| Total | 185.33K | 185.33K indirect |
Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)0
No derivative holdings reported