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title: "BlackRock raises Merck stake to 8.16% from 8.02%"
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description: "BlackRock increased its stake in Merck KGaA to 8.16% from 8.02%, crossing the disclosure threshold on July 14, 2026. Consequently, voting rights attached to shares rose to 7.63% from 7.47%. Voting rights via instruments remained unchanged at 0.54%, comprising Lent Securities (0.2%) and Contracts for Difference (0.33%)."
datetime: "2026-07-17T09:28:43.000Z"
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# BlackRock raises Merck stake to 8.16% from 8.02%

-   BlackRock raised its total stake in Merck to 8.16% from 8.02%, crossing the threshold on July 14, 2026. \* Voting rights attached to shares increased to 7.63% from 7.47%. \* Voting rights through instruments were unchanged at 0.54%, including Lent Securities (right to recall) at 0.2% and Contract for Difference at 0.33%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Merck KGaA published the original content used to generate this news brief via EQS News (Ref. ID: PVR\_2367604\_en) on July 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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