Form 4: Merck Executive Dalton E. Smart III Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4
SVP Fin. Global Controller of Merck & Co., Dalton E. Smart III, reports transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units.
Summary
- Dalton E. Smart III, SVP Fin. Global Controller of Merck & Co., reported several transactions.
- On April 30, 2025, Smart acquired 464 shares of common stock at $84.71 and disposed of 159 shares.
- Following these transactions, Smart directly owns 8,082.802 shares of common stock.
- Smart also acquired 381 shares of common stock on May 2, 2025, at $83.26 and disposed of 131 shares.
- Following these transactions, Smart directly owns 8,332.802 shares of common stock.
- These transactions also involved the vesting of restricted stock units, which convert into common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral report of stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company insider, which is a common occurrence in publicly traded companies. These filings are monitored by investors for insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transactions may be of interest to shareholders as they provide insight into the actions of a key executive.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | Date of earliest transaction; acquisition of 464 shares and disposal of 159 shares of common stock; vesting of restricted stock units. |
| 04/30/2025 | Restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 4/30/2025, 4/30/2026 and 4/30/2027. |
| 05/02/2025 | Acquisition of 381 shares and disposal of 131 shares of common stock; vesting of restricted stock units. |
| 05/02/2025 | Date of report. |
| 05/02/2024 | These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 5/2/2024, 5/2/2025 and 5/2/2026. |
| 04/30/2026 | Restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 4/30/2025, 4/30/2026 and 4/30/2027. |
| 05/02/2026 | These restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 5/2/2024, 5/2/2025 and 5/2/2026. |
| 04/30/2027 | Restricted stock units vest and are distributed as shares of Merck & Co., Inc. common stock in three equal installments on 4/30/2025, 4/30/2026 and 4/30/2027. |
Keywords
Form 4, Merck, Stock Transactions, Insider Trading, Dalton E. Smart III, Restricted Stock Units, Common Stock
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