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Commvault (CVLT) CFO granted 841 PSUs after exceeding performance target

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COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC Chief Financial Officer Gary Merrill reported an acquisition of 841 Performance Stock Units (PSUs), each representing one share of common stock. These PSUs were granted on May 15, 2025 after performance results exceeded a previously reported target of 7,649 shares and remain subject to time-based vesting.

According to the award terms, 33% of the PSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, with 8.375% vesting at the end of each successive three-month period thereafter. Following this grant, Merrill holds 841 PSUs from this performance-based award.

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Insider Merrill Gary
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Stock Units 841 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 841 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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PSUs granted 841 units Performance Stock Units acquired by CFO Gary Merrill
Previously reported target PSUs 7,649 shares Target amount previously reported in Table I
Initial vesting portion 33% Vests on first anniversary of May 15, 2025 grant date
Ongoing quarterly vesting 8.375% Vests at end of each successive three-month period
PSUs outstanding after transaction 841 units Total PSUs from this award held following the grant
Performance Stock Units financial
"Granted on May 15, 2025, represents the number of shares determined to have been earned based upon the performance criteria"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
PSUs financial
"33% of these performance stock units ("PSUs") will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date"
PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.
time-based vesting financial
"and that remain subject to additional time-based vesting criteria"
Time-based vesting is a schedule that gives employees or contractors ownership of granted stock or options gradually as they remain with a company, like unlocking rewards in a loyalty program the longer you stick around. For investors, it matters because it affects future share supply, management incentives and staff retention — all of which can influence company performance and dilution of existing shareholders.
Common Stock financial
"Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Merrill Gary

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1 COMMVAULT WAY

(Street)
TINTON FALLS NEW JERSEY 07724

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC [ CVLT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance Stock Units(1)04/22/2026A841 (1) (1)Common Stock841(1)841D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Granted on May 15, 2025, represents the number of shares determined to have been earned based upon the performance criteria in excess of the target amount previously reported in Table I (7,649 shares) and that remain subject to additional time-based vesting criteria. 33% of these performance stock units ("PSUs") will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and 8.375% will vest at the end of each successive three-month period thereafter. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Danielle Abrahamsen, Attorney-in-Fact04/24/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Commvault (CVLT) CFO Gary Merrill report in this Form 4 filing?

Commvault CFO Gary Merrill reported receiving 841 Performance Stock Units, each convertible into one share of common stock. The award reflects performance above a previously reported 7,649-share target and is still subject to additional time-based vesting requirements.

How many performance stock units did the Commvault (CVLT) CFO receive?

Gary Merrill received 841 Performance Stock Units. Each PSU represents the right to receive one share of Commvault common stock, contingent on satisfying the remaining time-based vesting schedule defined in the award terms.

What is the vesting schedule for the Commvault (CVLT) CFO’s new PSUs?

The PSUs vest over time. Thirty-three percent will vest on the first anniversary of the May 15, 2025 grant date, and 8.375% will vest at the end of each successive three-month period thereafter, assuming continued satisfaction of vesting conditions.

What performance result triggered the additional PSUs for Commvault (CVLT) CFO?

The 841 PSUs were determined to have been earned because performance criteria were achieved in excess of a previously reported 7,649-share target. These additional units still require time-based vesting before converting into common stock.

Does each Commvault (CVLT) performance stock unit equal a share of stock?

Yes. Each Performance Stock Unit granted to the CFO represents the right to receive one share of Commvault common stock. Delivery of the underlying shares depends on satisfying the specified time-based vesting schedule laid out in the award.