Merck closes $6B multi-tranche debt offering with maturities from 2028 to 2056

Merck & Co., Inc.

Issued $6B aggregate principal across seven tranches: floating rate notes due 2028 and fixed-rate notes at 4.300%-5.850% due 2028-2056.
Tranches include $1.5B 5.200% notes due 2036 and $1B 5.850% notes due 2056.
Offering closed May 22, 2026 via underwritten public offering under existing shelf registration.
Use of proceeds not disclosed; debt issuance adds to long-term balance sheet leverage.

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