Merck annual meeting: directors elected, say-on-pay approved, three shareholder proposals defeated

Merck & Co., Inc.

All 14 director nominees elected; Patricia F. Russo received the most votes against (250.9M), but still won.
Advisory vote on executive compensation approved with 1.64B for vs 144.7M against.
Ratification of independent auditor approved: 2.03B for, 83.7M against.
Shareholder proposals on independent board chair, COVID-19 access, and lobbying disclosure all defeated.

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