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[November 03, 2009]

Video B-Roll available via CNW - Merck and Schering-Plough to Complete Merger

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2009 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- New Merck Will Begin Combined Operations on November 4th, 2009 The following video is available by satellite: STORY SUMMARY: Earlier today, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) and Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announced that they will complete their merger. The companies will begin combined operations tomorrow, November 4, 2009. As previously announced, Schering-Plough will change its name to Merck and its common stock will trade under the ticker symbol "MRK" on the New York Stock Exchange.

This announcement follows clearance from regulatory authorities in China and Mexico. The merger of local Merck and Schering-Plough entities may be pending in other jurisdictions and integration is subject to completion of various local legal and regulatory obligations.

<< SHOT LIST: - Exterior shots of Merck corporate building - Manufacturing footage - Medicine and vaccinations - Scientists researching, at a lab, on the computer, interacting with each other ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Feed Coordinates: TIME OF FEED: 7:30pm - 7:45pm EST DATE OF FEED: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 CO-ORDINATES: Anik F2 / 3B C-Band (DL3820V) * For technical assistance DURING the satellite feed, please contact Medialink Satellite Operations: 212-812-7134 SECOND FEED TIME: 7:00am - 7:15am EST DATE OF SECOND FEED: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 CO-ORDINATES: Anik F2 / 3B C-Band (DL3820V) * For technical assistance DURING the satellite feed, please contact Crawford Uplink: 678-421-6604 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> STATIONS, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Medialink Media Relations at 1-800-562-7315 This material is offered for free and unrestricted news use.

Broadcasters: Please courtesy Merck.

CNW BROADCAST.

SOURCE: CNW Broadcast Services SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc SOURCE: Schering-Plough Corporation CNW BROADCAST, TORONTO, (416) 863-2115

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