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) February 1, 2019
Merck & Co., Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-6571 |
| 22-1918501 |
(Commission File Number) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ |
| 07033 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (908) 740-4000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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o Emerging growth company
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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 February 1, 2019, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and year end 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 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 |
| Press release issued February 1, 2019, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and year end of 2018 |
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Exhibit 99.2 |
| Certain supplemental information not included in the press release |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
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| Description |
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99.1 |
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99.2 |
| Certain supplemental information not included in the press release |