SMART DALTON E. III (SVP Fin. - Global Controller) sold 43.8% of their position (6.40K shares) of MERCK & CO., INC. on the open market
Open‑market sale worth $765.9K — a major position exit. Review remaining holdings and any 10b5‑1 plan disclosures.
S · 2 sales
Filed: 2/6/2026ACC: 0000310158-26-000042
Officer· SVP Fin. - Global Controller
Since Feb 2026
-6.40K
Net shares
Net seller
$765.9K
Total sold
2
Open market trades
0B · 2S
4
Total transactions
4K acquired · 10.40K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions3
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+4K
Price / share
$62.07
Trade value
$248.28K
% of position
37.7%
2/4/2026
10.60K→14.60K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−4K
Price / share
$119.67
Trade value
$478.70K
% of position
27.4%
2/4/2026
14.60K→10.60K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−2.40K
Price / share
$119.67
Trade value
$287.22K
% of position
22.6%
2/4/2026
10.60K→8.20K
Total
Net shares
−2.40K
Net value
-$517.64K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 2/4/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +4K | $62.07 | $248.28K | 37.7% | 10.60K | 14.60K |
| Common Stock Direct | 2/4/2026 | S · Sale | −4K | $119.67 | $478.70K | 27.4% | 14.60K | 10.60K |
| Common Stock Direct | 2/4/2026 | S · Sale | −2.40K | $119.67 | $287.22K | 22.6% | 10.60K | 8.20K |
| Total | −2.40K | -$517.64K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
4K shares
Shares
−4K
Strike price
62.07
Held after
8.13K
Exercisable
—
2/4/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Option (Right to Buy) Direct | Common Stock4K shares | 2/4/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −4K | 62.07 | — | 8.13K |