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Merck to Participate in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Key Takeaway: Merck (MRK) announced that its CEO Robert M. Davis and EVP Dr. Dean Y. Li will participate in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2026. The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast, inviting investors, analysts, and the public to listen. This participation underscores Merck's ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare solutions.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Merck's participation in a prestigious healthcare conference highlights its commitment to innovation.
  • The company showcases leadership through its CEO and EVP's involvement in the event.
  • The webcast allows broader access for investors and the public to engage with Merck's insights.

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+23%
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3%
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Ertugliflozin
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Full Press Release Details

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, and Dr. Dean Y. Li, executive vice president and president, Merck Research Laboratories, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PST / 7:30 p.m. EST.
Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the presentation at thisweblink.
About MerckAt 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 a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visitwww.merck.comand connect with us onX (formerly Twitter), Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.
Forward-Looking statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USAThis 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, 2024 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 Cumminsjohn.cummins2@merck.comMichael Leveymichael.levey@merck.comInvestor Contacts:Peter Dannenbaum(732) 594-1579Steven Graziano(732) 594-1583

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Merck participating in the healthcare conference?

Merck will participate in the conference on January 12, 2026.

Who from Merck will speak at the conference?

CEO Robert M. Davis and EVP Dr. Dean Y. Li will represent Merck.

How can the public access the conference presentation?

The presentation will be available via a live audio webcast.

What is the purpose of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference?

The conference aims to discuss advancements and insights in the healthcare sector.

Last updated: Jan 5, 2026