DELUCA RICHARD R. (EVP&Pres, Merck Animal Health) 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: 0000310158-26-000096
Officer· EVP&Pres, Merck Animal Health
Since Oct 2018
-1.24K
Net shares
Net seller
$136.5K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
2.52K acquired · 3.76K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+2.52K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$277.06K
% of position
1.6%
4/29/2026
160.26K→162.78K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−1.24K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$136.55K
% of position
0.8%
4/29/2026
162.78K→161.54K
Total
Net shares
+1.28K
Net value
$140.51K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +2.52K | $110.03 | $277.06K | 1.6% | 160.26K | 162.78K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −1.24K | $110.03 | $136.55K | 0.8% | 162.78K | 161.54K |
| Total | +1.28K | $140.51K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
2.52K shares
Shares
−2.52K
Strike price
Held after
5.04K
Exercisable
—
4/29/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock2.52K shares | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −2.52K | — | 5.04K |
Non-Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)1
Common Stock - 401(k) Plan
IndirectShares owned1.32K
Total
1.32K indirect1.32K
| Security Title | Shares Owned | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock - 401(k) Plan | 1.32K | Indirect |
| Total | 1.32K | 1.32K indirect |
Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)0
No derivative holdings reported