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Merck to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London

Key Takeaway: Merck announced that Dr. Eliav Barr will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London on November 19, 2026. The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast for investors, analysts, and the public. This engagement highlights Merck's commitment to transparency and communication with stakeholders.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Merck's participation in a prominent healthcare conference.
  • Dr. Eliav Barr will lead a discussion on clinical development.
  • The event is open to investors and the general public.

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Full Press Release Details

November 12, 2026 6:45 am EST
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Dr. Eliav Barr, senior vice president, head of global clinical development and chief medical officer, Merck Research Laboratories, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. GMT / 6:00 a.m. ET.
Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the presentation at this weblink.
About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster an inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA This news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (the “company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.
The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).
Media Contacts: John Cummins john.cummins2@merck.com Michael Levey michael.levey@merck.com
Investor Contacts: Peter Dannenbaum (732) 594-1579
Steven Graziano (732) 594-1583

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Merck participating in the Jefferies Conference?

Merck will participate on November 19, 2026.

Who will represent Merck at the conference?

Dr. Eliav Barr will represent Merck.

Is the conference presentation open to the public?

Yes, it will be accessible via a live audio webcast.

What is the focus of the Jefferies Conference?

It focuses on global healthcare topics and innovations.

Last updated: Nov 12, 2026