BlackRock lifts Merck stake to 8.22% from 8.17%

BlackRock increased its total voting stake in Merck KGaA to 8.22% from 8.17%, following a threshold crossing on August 13, 2026. While direct voting rights attached to shares decreased slightly to 7.69%, voting rights through financial instruments rose to 0.53%. The total reported voting rights amounted to 129,242,251.

BlackRock raised its total voting stake in Merck to 8.22% from 8.17%, based on a 13 Aug 2026 threshold crossing. * Voting rights attached to shares edged down to 7.69% from 7.71%. * Voting rights through instruments increased to 0.53% from 0.46%. * Total voting rights reported were 129,242,251. 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_2384914_en) on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)