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What is your company known as around the world?
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (the company) is known as Merck in the United States and Canada and MSD outside the United States and Canada.
On which stock exchange do you trade and what is your ticker?
The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “MRK”.
Where are your corporate offices located?
The company’s principal executive offices are located at:
126 East Lincoln Avenue
P.O. Box 2000
Rahway, NJ 07065 USA
When does the company’s fiscal year end?
The company’s fiscal year ends on December 31st of each year.
Who are the company’s independent auditors?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Florham Park, NJ, USA
Does the company pay a dividend?
Yes, please visit our stock information page here to see our historical dividends paid.
How can I purchase shares?
Shares can be purchased through a stockbroker of your choice or by contacting our transfer agent, EQ Shareowner Services.
Who is your transfer agent?
Merck Shareowner Services
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe Curve
Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN, USA 55120-4100
Who do I contact to request information on my account or change my account information?
Questions regarding stock holdings, certificate replacement/transfer, dividends and address changes should be directed to our transfer agent, EQ Shareowner Services. You can reach them at 800-522-9114 or at their website here
https://www.shareowneronline.com/UserManagement/WFIndex.aspx
How do I contact the company’s investor relations department?
The best way to reach the company’s investor relations department is by email at
When is the company’s annual meeting of shareholders?
Typically, the company’s annual meeting is held in May, but the date is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Do you have a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP)?
Yes. Please contact our transfer agent, EQ Shareowner Services, for more information. Contact information is provided above.
What was presented at the ESMO 2025 Media Event?
Click here for slides that were presented at the ESMO 2025 media event held in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 19, 2025.
Merck stock investment plan
Stock purchase and dividend reinvestment are available through the Merck Stock Investment Program.
Some features of the program include:
- Automatic Reinvestment of Dividends
- Optional Cash Investments
- Full Investment of Plan Funds
Services administered by EQ Shareowner Services
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Account access
Login to “My Account” to
- View balance and transactions
- Obtain tax information and forms
- Purchase and sell shares
Services administered by EQ Shareowner Services
For investors and analysts
For stockholders
Call 800-522-9114, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., ET to:
- Verify your holdings
- Change your address
- Report lost or missing dividends
- Transfer stocks or change ownership
- Report lost stock certificates
Or write to:
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe Curve
Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN, USA 55120-4100
Request certain mailed materials
Transfer agent
Address for registered mail/Federal Express
1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN, USA 55120-4100
