SMART DALTON E. III (SVP Fin. - Global Controller) 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: 5/5/2026ACC: 0000310158-26-000115
Officer· SVP Fin. - Global Controller
Since Feb 2026
-132.00
Net shares
Net seller
$14.8K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
383.00 acquired · 515.00 disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+383.00
Price / share
$112.16
Trade value
$42.96K
% of position
4.2%
5/2/2026
9.14K→9.52K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−132.00
Price / share
$112.16
Trade value
$14.81K
% of position
1.4%
5/2/2026
9.52K→9.39K
Total
Net shares
+251.00
Net value
$28.15K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 5/2/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +383.00 | $112.16 | $42.96K | 4.2% | 9.14K | 9.52K |
| Common Stock Direct | 5/2/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −132.00 | $112.16 | $14.81K | 1.4% | 9.52K | 9.39K |
| Total | +251.00 | $28.15K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
383.00 shares
Shares
−383.00
Strike price
Held after
0.00
Exercisable
—
5/2/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock383.00 shares | 5/2/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −383.00 | — | 0.00 |