 Frazier has said he is also motivated at Merck & Co. by a desire to improve the lives of people in developing countries.Frazier received a total compensation of $21,387,205 in 2014; $17,023,820 in 2015; and $21,781,200 in 2016.On February 26, 2017, it was reported Frazier owned 600,304 shares of Merck stock worth approximately $37,000,000.