Merck (MRK) EVP Chirfi Guindo receives new stock options and RSU awards
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Merck & Co., Inc. executive vice president Chirfi Guindo reported new equity awards and updated share holdings. He received a grant of 19,402 stock options with an exercise price of $113.15 per share, vesting in three equal installments on 5/5/2027, 5/5/2028, and 5/5/2029.
He also received 6,628 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, scheduled to vest and be distributed in three equal installments on the same dates. Following these awards, he holds 61,613.127 shares of common stock directly and 57.1377 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. These are compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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4 txns
Insider
Guindo Chirfi
Role
EVP, Access, Policy & Comms
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 6,628 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 19,402 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock-401(k) Plan | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 6,628 shares (Direct, null);
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 19,402 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 61,613.127 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock-401(k) Plan — 57.138 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock. These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 5/5/2027, 5/5/2028, and, 5/5/2029. The option vests and becomes exercisable in equal installments on 5/5/2027, 5/5/2028, and, 5/5/2029.
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 19,402 options
Option exercise price: $113.15 per share
RSUs granted: 6,628 units
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Stock options granted
19,402 options
Grant on May 5, 2026; right to buy Merck common stock
Option exercise price
$113.15 per share
Exercise price for 19,402 stock options
RSUs granted
6,628 units
Restricted stock units granted May 5, 2026
Direct common stock holding
61,613.127 shares
Shares of Merck common stock held directly after transactions
401(k) common stock holding
57.1377 shares
Merck common stock held indirectly via 401(k) plan
Option expiration date
May 4, 2036
Expiration for 19,402 stock options if unexercised
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, Stock Option (Right to Buy), exercise price, vest, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Restricted Stock Unit, 6,628.0000, each representing a contingent right"
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.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of 113.1500"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 113.1500 for the stock option grant"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
vest financial
"These restricted stock units vest and are distributed in three equal installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
401(k) Plan financial
"Common Stock-401(k) Plan held indirectly by 401(k)"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What equity awards did Merck (MRK) executive Chirfi Guindo receive?
Chirfi Guindo received 19,402 stock options and 6,628 restricted stock units in Merck common stock as part of his compensation, with both awards vesting in three equal annual installments starting on May 5, 2027.
What is the exercise price and vesting schedule of Guindo’s new Merck (MRK) stock options?
Guindo’s new stock options cover 19,402 shares at an exercise price of $113.15 per share. These options vest in three equal installments on 5/5/2027, 5/5/2028, and 5/5/2029, after which the vested portions become exercisable.
How do Chirfi Guindo’s Merck (MRK) restricted stock units vest?
Guindo’s 6,628 restricted stock units each convert into one share of Merck common stock. They vest and are distributed in three equal installments on 5/5/2027, 5/5/2028, and 5/5/2029, aligning with the stock option vesting dates.