LITCHFIELD CAROLINE (EVP & CFO) 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: 0000310158-26-000082
Officer· EVP & CFO
Since Apr 2021
-1.94K
Net shares
Net seller
$213.2K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
3.94K acquired · 5.87K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+3.94K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$432.97K
% of position
4.4%
4/29/2026
90.30K→94.24K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−1.94K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$213.24K
% of position
2.1%
4/29/2026
94.24K→92.30K
Total
Net shares
+2K
Net value
$219.73K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +3.94K | $110.03 | $432.97K | 4.4% | 90.30K | 94.24K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −1.94K | $110.03 | $213.24K | 2.1% | 94.24K | 92.30K |
| Total | +2K | $219.73K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
3.94K shares
Shares
−3.94K
Strike price
Held after
7.87K
Exercisable
—
4/29/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock3.94K shares | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −3.94K | — | 7.87K |