--- title: "Merck KGaA (MRK) news: class action" url: "https://aibio.space/companies/merck-mrk-xetr/" publisher: "aibio.space (Biotech Investor Relations News)" summary: "MRK class action news: Merck faces securities class action over Gardasil demand in China, with derivative suits stayed. Merck KGaA (XETR: MRK), Germany." --- MRK Merck KGaA XETR · Germany # Merck KGaA (MRK) news MRK class action news Legal · 2026-08-07 ## [Merck faces securities class action over Gardasil demand in China, with derivative suits stayed](https://aibio.space/news/merck-faces-securities-class-action-gardasil-demand-china-derivative/) Cronin v. Merck in New Jersey names Merck and unnamed officers. The 10-Q gives no individual defendants; Merck's filings show its CEO, CFO and 13 director nominees. ## Latest Merck KGaA news 1. 2026-01-08 Financings [Aktis Oncology prices upsized IPO at $18, raising about $318 million](https://aibio.space/news/aktis-oncology-prices-upsized-ipo-18-raising-about-318-million/) The radiopharmaceutical developer sold 17.65 million shares on the Nasdaq, the first U.S. biotech IPO of 2026, after raising its offering size. 2. 2025-07-29 Distress [Merck approves 2025 restructuring program with about $3.0 billion in pretax costs](https://aibio.space/news/merck-approves-2025-restructuring-program-about-3-0-billion-pretax/) Merck expects to eliminate certain positions in sales, administrative and research and development organizations and expects annual savings of approximately $1.7 billion, substantially realized by the end of 2027. ## Merck KGaA at a glance - **Ticker**: MRK - **Listing**: XETR - **Country**: Germany - **Cash, Jun 30, 2026**: $7.14 billion ### Related companies - [Bayer](https://aibio.space/companies/bayer/) XETR: BAYN - [Pentixapharm Holding](https://aibio.space/companies/pentixapharm/) XETR: PTP - [Heidelberg Pharma](https://aibio.space/companies/heidelberg-pharma/) XETR: HPHA - [Formycon](https://aibio.space/companies/formycon/) XETR: FYB - [Biofrontera](https://aibio.space/companies/biofrontera-b8fk/) XETR: B8FK - [Immatics](https://aibio.space/companies/immatics-n-v/) NASDAQ: IMTX - [Dermapharm Holding](https://aibio.space/companies/dermapharm/) XETR: DMP - [Vivoryon Therapeutics](https://aibio.space/companies/vivoryon-therapeutics-n-v/) EURONEXT: VVY ### Also on XETR - [Bayer](https://aibio.space/companies/bayer/) BAYN - [Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA](https://aibio.space/companies/fresenius/) FRE - [Formycon](https://aibio.space/companies/formycon/) FYB - [Bio-Gate](https://aibio.space/companies/bio-gate/) BIG - [Evotec](https://aibio.space/companies/evotec/) EVT - [FamiCord](https://aibio.space/companies/famicord/) V3V ## What Merck KGaA does Merck & Co., Inc. is a global health care company that delivers innovative health solutions through prescription medicines, including biologic therapies, vaccines and animal health products. It runs two reportable segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment sells human health medicines and vaccines, mainly to drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, government agencies and managed health care providers. Its lead product is Keytruda (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 therapy approved for many cancer types, and Keytruda Qlex, a subcutaneous fixed combination of pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa. Welireg (belzutifan) treats certain von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated tumors and advanced renal cell carcinoma. Vaccines include Gardasil 9, which helps prevent certain cancers and diseases caused by human papillomavirus, along with ProQuad, M-M-R II and Varivax. Merck also records alliance revenue from Lynparza and Lenvima, and from Reblozyl. The Animal Health segment develops and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines for livestock and companion animals, along with identification, traceability and monitoring products. | Product or program | What it is | Stage | |---|---|---| | Keytruda (pembrolizumab) | Anti-PD-1 therapy for many solid tumors and lymphomas | approved | | Keytruda Qlex | Subcutaneous fixed combination of pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa | approved in the U.S. | | Welireg (belzutifan) | Treats certain VHL disease-associated tumors and advanced renal cell carcinoma | approved | | Gardasil 9 | HPV vaccine to help prevent certain cancers and diseases | | Summarised from the company's [10-K filed Feb 24, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/mrk-20251231.htm). ## Merck KGaA annual financials | Line | FY2025 | FY2024 | |---|---|---| | Revenue | [$65.01 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | [$64.17 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | | Research and development | [$15.79 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | [$17.94 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | | Net income (loss) | [$18.25 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | [$17.12 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | | Cash from operations | [$16.47 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | [$21.47 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | | Cash and equivalents | [$14.56 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000212/) | [$13.24 billion](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | | Short-term investments | [$0](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000212/) | [$447.0 million](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015826000063/) | Latest balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026 (10-Q): cash and equivalents $6.85 billion, plus short-term investments of $292.0 million, $7.14 billion in all. Figures as reported to the SEC in XBRL; each one links to its filing. Not adjusted, not investment advice. ## Questions about Merck KGaA Is there a class action against Merck KGaA? Our latest story on this, dated Aug 7, 2026: "Merck faces securities class action over Gardasil demand in China, with derivative suits stayed". The story links the filing or release it is based on. [Read the story](https://aibio.space/news/merck-faces-securities-class-action-gardasil-demand-china-derivative/). What is the ticker symbol of Merck KGaA? Merck KGaA trades under the ticker MRK on XETR. Where is Merck KGaA listed? Merck KGaA is listed on XETR. Our directory also records these other listings: BSESOF:MRK; DUS:MRK; EUROTLX:4MRK; FWB:MRK; GETTEX:MRK; HAM:MRK; HAN:MRK; LS:659990; LSIN:0O14; LSX:659990; MUN:MRK; OTC:MKGAF; OTC:MKKGY; SIX:MER; SWB:MRK; TRADEGATE:MRK; VIE:MRCK. Which country or territory is Merck KGaA listed under? Our directory records Merck KGaA under Germany. What does Merck KGaA do? Our directory classifies Merck KGaA as: Pharmaceuticals: Major. This is a directory classification, not a description of the pipeline. What is the ISIN of Merck KGaA? The ISIN recorded for Merck KGaA is DE0006599905. Does aibio.space cover Merck KGaA? aibio.space lists Merck KGaA among 2,820 public biotech companies and publishes its news here as stories appear. What does Merck KGaA develop? Merck & Co., Inc. is a global health care company that delivers innovative health solutions through prescription medicines, including biologic therapies, vaccines and animal health products. It runs two reportable segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. What is Keytruda (pembrolizumab) from Merck KGaA? Keytruda (pembrolizumab): Anti-PD-1 therapy for many solid tumors and lymphomas Stage: approved. What is Keytruda Qlex from Merck KGaA? Keytruda Qlex: Subcutaneous fixed combination of pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa Stage: approved in the U.S.. What was Merck KGaA's revenue last year? $65.01 billion for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025, as reported to the SEC. Is Merck KGaA profitable? Merck KGaA reported net income of $18.25 billion for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025, and generated $16.47 billion of cash from operations, per its annual report to the SEC. How much does Merck KGaA spend on research and development? $15.79 billion in the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025, per its annual report. How much cash does Merck KGaA have? $7.14 billion in cash and short-term investments at Jun 30, 2026, per its 10-Q. What is the latest Merck KGaA (MRK) stock news? Our latest story on Merck KGaA, dated Aug 7, 2026: "Merck faces securities class action over Gardasil demand in China, with derivative suits stayed". Cronin v. Merck in New Jersey names Merck and unnamed officers. The 10-Q gives no individual defendants; Merck's filings show its CEO, CFO and 13 director nominees. [Source](https://aibio.space/news/merck-faces-securities-class-action-gardasil-demand-china-derivative/). ## Investor discussion: Merck KGaA Members talk about Merck KGaA (MRK). Reader posts, not aibio.space reporting, and not investment advice. Rules 1. **Securities violations are strictly forbidden.** No market manipulation, no pump-and-dump, no false or misleading statements, and no inside information. 2. **Say whether you hold the stock.** Every post states long, short or no position. 3. **No paid or sponsored posts.** Do not post for anyone who pays or rewards you. 4. **No buy or sell calls and no price targets.** 5. **No accusations of crime or fraud against named people** unless you link a court filing or a regulator's release that makes them. 6. **No personal details and no spam.** No links at all for your first 7 days as a member. Posts that break the rules may be deleted without notice, and the account restricted or closed. See the [terms](https://aibio.space/terms/#discussion) and the [privacy policy](https://aibio.space/privacy/#discussion). ## Capital-markets timeline Financings, listing notices, splits, legal actions and other investor events at Merck KGaA, newest first. Each line links the filing it comes from. 1. 2026-05-18 Financings Reported a financing. SEC Form 424B5. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000162828026035810/merck-preliminaryprospectu.htm) 2. 2026-05-04 Legal Disclosed a shareholder lawsuit, subpoena or other legal matter. SEC Form 10-Q. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000162828026029802/mrk-20260331.htm) 3. 2026-04-07 Mergers A tender offer for its shares was filed. SEC Form SC TO-T. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312526144514/d43298dsctot.htm) 4. 2025-12-05 Mergers A tender offer for its shares was filed. SEC Form SC TO-T. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000119312525309877/d78449dsctot.htm) 5. 2025-12-01 Financings Reported a financing. SEC Form 424B5. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000162828025054305/merck-preliminaryprospectu.htm) 6. 2025-09-02 Financings Reported a financing. SEC Form 424B5. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015825000027/merckco-424bprelim.htm) 7. 2025-07-29 Distress Reported a restructuring, a workforce reduction or a review of strategic alternatives. SEC Form 8-K (Items 2.02,2.05,9.01). [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000110465925071380/tm2521736d1_ex99-1.htm) 8. 2025-02-25 Legal Disclosed a shareholder lawsuit, subpoena or other legal matter. SEC Form 10-K. [Source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000162828025007732/mrk-20241231.htm) ## Stock chart Price chart and quote supplied by TradingView, delayed as the exchange requires. It loads only if you choose to show it. Information only, not investment advice. [Open XETR:MRK on TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/XETR-MRK/). ## Listing details Merck KGaA is a public biotech or pharmaceutical company listed on XETR under the ticker MRK, recorded under Germany. The directory classifies it as Pharmaceuticals: Major. aibio.space tracks 2,820 public biotech companies worldwide and publishes investor news on them. - **Company**: Merck KGaA - **Ticker**: MRK - **Listing**: XETR - **Country or territory**: Germany - **Business scope**: Pharmaceuticals: Major - **ISIN**: DE0006599905 - **Other listed symbols**: BSESOF:MRK; DUS:MRK; EUROTLX:4MRK; FWB:MRK; GETTEX:MRK; HAM:MRK; HAN:MRK; LS:659990; LSIN:0O14; LSX:659990; MUN:MRK; OTC:MKGAF; OTC:MKKGY; SIX:MER; SWB:MRK; TRADEGATE:MRK; VIE:MRCK - **Last quote in directory**: 2026-10-22 - **Directory source**: [Listing page](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/XETR-MRK/) Listing facts come from our company directory, researched on October 22, 2026. 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