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In 2010, Richard T. Clark earned $5.97M in total compensation at Merck & Co., including $1.86M salary and $4.06M in stock. Most recently acquired 1,502 shares in Nov 2021. Currently holds stock worth $12.05M. Led Merck & Co. as CEO for 5 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Richard T. Clark, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2010

Total Compensation

$5.97M

Salary

$1.86M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$54.18K

Salary

$1.86M

Board Justification

Merck's compensation philosophy aims to align executive pay with company performance, focusing on long-term value creation and retention of top talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the year 2010 as the focus was on long-term performance metrics.

Other Compensation

$54.18K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes financial counseling, personal use of company aircraft, company car, and security monitoring reimbursement.

Restricted Stock

$4.06M112.55K common stock

Board Justification

The number of shares of Merck common stock that vested in 2010 under the 2008-2010 PSU Award Cycle based on performance against EPS goals.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2010 were primarily based on the achievement of EPS goals and overall company performance as reflected in the Company Scorecard.

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Richard T. Clark

Ex-CEO of Merck & Co.

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Healthcare & Life Sciences - Pharmaceuticals

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

October 1, 1946 - 79 years ago

CEO of Merck & Co. for

5 years 7 months (May 2005 - Dec 2010)

Previous Experience

President of Medco Health Solutions

Holdings

Track Richard T. Clark's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Insider Trading

Richard T. Clark's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

ADP

1,502 shares

ADP

Nov 10, 2021

Received

ADP

1,890 shares

ADP

Nov 11, 2020

Received

ADP

1,953 shares

ADP

Nov 12, 2019

Received

ADP

2,188 shares

ADP

Nov 6, 2018

Received

ADP

2,705 shares

ADP

Nov 7, 2017

Received

ADP

3,290 shares

ADP

Nov 8, 2016

Received

ADP

3,220 shares

ADP

Nov 10, 2015

Received

ADP

4,412.86 shares

ADP

Nov 11, 2014

Received

ADP

2,905 shares

ADP

Nov 12, 2013

Received

ADP

3,687 shares

ADP

Nov 13, 2012

Received

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