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Merck & Co. (MRK) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 22, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). $6.0B debt issuance closed May 22, 2026 across seven note series.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- $6.0B debt issuance closed May 22, 2026 across seven note series
- Maturities span 2028–2056, extending Merck’s debt repayment schedule
- Fixed coupons range from 4.300% to 5.850%, creating substantial long-term interest obligations
- $1.5B 5.200% Notes due 2036 represent the largest individual tranche
- $500M floating-rate Notes due 2028 add near-term refinancing and interest-rate exposure
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