ZACHARY JENNIFER (EVP, General Counsel) 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: 0000310158-26-000086
Officer· EVP, General Counsel
Since May 2019
-1.45K
Net shares
Net seller
$160.0K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
3
Total transactions
2.95K acquired · 4.41K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
+2.95K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$324.70K
% of position
4.3%
4/29/2026
69.40K→72.35K
Common Stock
Direct
Shares
−1.45K
Price / share
$110.03
Trade value
$159.98K
% of position
2.0%
4/29/2026
72.35K→70.90K
Total
Net shares
+1.50K
Net value
$164.71K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +2.95K | $110.03 | $324.70K | 4.3% | 69.40K | 72.35K |
| Common Stock Direct | 4/29/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −1.45K | $110.03 | $159.98K | 2.0% | 72.35K | 70.90K |
| Total | +1.50K | $164.71K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions1
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Common Stock
2.95K shares
Shares
−2.95K
Strike price
Held after
5.90K
Exercisable
—
4/29/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Common Stock2.95K shares | 4/29/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −2.95K | — | 5.90K |