Merck EVP Gupta holds 19,443 stock units, 750 shares

Q: How many Restricted Stock Units does Gaurav K. Gupta hold in MRK?

Gaurav K. Gupta holds 19,443 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock, subject to the stated vesting schedule.

Q: What is the vesting schedule of Gaurav K. Gupta’s RSUs in Merck (MRK)?

The 19,443 RSUs vest and are distributed as shares of Merck common stock in three equal installments on 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, and 8/7/2029.

Q: How many MRK common shares does Gaurav K. Gupta directly own?

He directly owns 750 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock, as reported in this Form 3 filing.

Q: Do the RSUs in this MRK Form 3 provide immediate common stock to Gaurav K. Gupta?

No. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Merck common stock, with distribution occurring upon vesting on the specified future dates.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reported an initial statement of beneficial ownership for executive vice president and chief information and digital officer Gaurav K. Gupta.

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Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reported an initial statement of beneficial ownership for executive vice president and chief information and digital officer Gaurav K. Gupta. He holds 19,443 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Merck common stock, vesting in three equal installments on August 7, 2027, 2028, and 2029. He also directly holds 750 shares of Merck common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

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Insider Gupta Gaurav K

Role EVP, CIDO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Restricted Stock Unit ^{F2, F1}	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 19,443 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 750 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, and 8/7/2029.
F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock.

Key Figures

Restricted Stock Units underlying shares: 19,443 shares RSU vesting installment count: 3 installments RSU vesting dates: 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, 8/7/2029 +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units underlying shares 19,443 shares Underlying Merck common stock represented by RSUs held by Gaurav K. Gupta

RSU vesting installment count 3 installments RSUs vest in three equal installments

RSU vesting dates 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, 8/7/2029 Scheduled vesting and distribution dates for the RSUs

Directly held common stock 750 shares Merck common shares directly owned by Gaurav K. Gupta

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, Power of Attorney

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one"

Power of Attorney regulatory

"See Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney"

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, often in financial or legal matters. It’s like giving someone a trusted helper or agent the authority to handle important tasks if you are unable to do so yourself. This matters to investors because it can impact how their assets are managed or transferred if they become unable to oversee their affairs.

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What does Merck (MRK) report in this Form 3 for Gaurav K. Gupta?

Merck reports that EVP and CIDO Gaurav K. Gupta beneficially owns 19,443 Restricted Stock Units tied to Merck common stock and directly holds 750 common shares, as an initial statement of beneficial ownership.

How many Restricted Stock Units does Gaurav K. Gupta hold in MRK?

Gaurav K. Gupta holds 19,443 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock, subject to the stated vesting schedule.

What is the vesting schedule of Gaurav K. Gupta’s RSUs in Merck (MRK)?

The 19,443 RSUs vest and are distributed as shares of Merck common stock in three equal installments on 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, and 8/7/2029.

How many MRK common shares does Gaurav K. Gupta directly own?

He directly owns 750 shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock, as reported in this Form 3 filing.

Do the RSUs in this MRK Form 3 provide immediate common stock to Gaurav K. Gupta?

No. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Merck common stock, with distribution occurring upon vesting on the specified future dates.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 03:41 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 03:40 PM EDT

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gupta Gaurav K

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

126 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE

(Street)

RAHWAY

NEW JERSEY

07065

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Merck & Co., Inc. [ MRK ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, CIDO

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	750	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Restricted Stock Unit	08/07/2027⁽¹⁾	08/07/2029	Common Stock	19,443	⁽²⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 8/7/2027, 8/7/2028, and 8/7/2029.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock.

Remarks:

See Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Kelly E. Grez, as Attorney-in-Fact for Gaurav Gupta	09/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR