LARSON BETTY D (EVP, Chief HR Officer) exercised options at MERCK & CO., INC.
Option exercise — a mechanical event triggered by vesting or expiry. Not a discretionary conviction trade.
M · 2 exercises
Filed: 5/1/2026ACC: 0000310158-26-000084
Officer· EVP, Chief HR Officer
Since Apr 2024
-5.86K
Net shares
Net seller
$649.3K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
6
Total transactions
13.44K acquired · 19.29K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions4
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+2.08K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$229.41K
% of position
33.6%
4/29/2026
6.20K→8.28K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−715.00
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$78.67K
% of position
8.6%
4/29/2026
8.28K→7.57K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+11.35K
Price / share
$110.95
Trade value
$1.26M
% of position
150.0%
4/30/2026
7.57K→18.92K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−5.14K
Price / share
$110.95
Trade value
$570.62K
% of position
27.2%
4/30/2026
18.92K→13.77K
Total
Net shares
+7.58K
Net value
$839.41K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +2.08K | $110.03 | $229.41K | 33.6% | 6.20K | 8.28K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −715.00 | $110.03 | $78.67K | 8.6% | 8.28K | 7.57K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/30/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +11.35K | $110.95 | $1.26M | 150.0% | 7.57K | 18.92K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/30/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −5.14K | $110.95 | $570.62K | 27.2% | 18.92K | 13.77K |
| Total | +7.58K | $839.41K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions2
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
2.08K shares
Shares
−2.08K
Strike price
Held after
4.17K
Exercisable
—
4/29/2026
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
11.35K shares
Shares
−11.35K
Strike price
Held after
11.35K
Exercisable
—
4/30/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock2.08K shares | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −2.08K | — | 4.17K | |
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock11.35K shares | 4/30/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −11.35K | — | 11.35K |