UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 25, 2018
Merck & Co., Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-6571 |
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22-1918501 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ |
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07033 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (908) 740-4000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§204.12b-2 of this chapter)
o Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information, including the exhibits hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.
Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Registrant on October 25, 2018, regarding earnings for the third quarter of 2018, attached as Exhibit 99.1. Also incorporated by reference is certain supplemental information not included in the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.2.
This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and is not incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Registrant on October 25, 2018, regarding the fourth quarter of 2018 dividend, attached as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued October 25, 2018, regarding earnings for the third quarter of 2018 |
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99.2 |
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Certain supplemental information not included in the press release |
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99.3 |
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Press release issued October 25, 2018, regarding the fourth quarter of 2018 dividend |