Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Unscripted Conference on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are invited to watch a live video webcast of the presentation at this weblink.

About Merck

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Merck to Present at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Unscripted Conference