Merck (MRK) Adds $15B to Buyback Program
Get Alerts MRK Hot Sheet
Join SI Premium – FREE
Merck (NYSE: MRK) has authorized additional purchases of up to $15 billion of Merck’s common stock for its treasury. The company expects to repurchase approximately $7.5 billion of common stock over the next 12 months, financed through a combination of debt issuance and operating cash flows, with the remainder to be repurchased over time with no time limit. Purchases may be made in open-market transactions, block transactions on or off an exchange, or in privately negotiated transactions.
“This share repurchase program, combined with our strong dividend, reinforces our continued commitment to delivering increased value to shareholders,” said Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. “At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and financial position that enables the company to invest in research and development and other growth-oriented opportunities. This action also reflects the board’s confidence in our long-term growth strategy and the company’s future performance.”
“This share repurchase program, combined with our strong dividend, reinforces our continued commitment to delivering increased value to shareholders,” said Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. “At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and financial position that enables the company to invest in research and development and other growth-oriented opportunities. This action also reflects the board’s confidence in our long-term growth strategy and the company’s future performance.”
Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!
You May Also Be Interested In
- KB Home (KBH) Announces $1B Share Buyback, Raises Dividend
- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (PTBS) Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend; 3.4% Yield
- South Plains Financial Inc. (SPFI) Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.7% to $0.14; 2.2% Yield
Create E-mail Alert Related Categories
Hot Buybacks, Hot Corp. News, Hot Dividends, Stock BuybacksRelated Entities
Dividend, Stock BuybackSign up for StreetInsider Free!
Receive full access to all new and archived articles, unlimited portfolio tracking, e-mail alerts, custom newswires and RSS feeds - and more!