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[Form 4] Quest Diagnostics Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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(High)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Patrick Plewman, SVP for Diagnostic Services at Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), exercised non-qualified stock options and sold shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan on 08/06/2025. The filing shows an exercise of 3,560 options at an exercise price of $86.63 and subsequent sales of 3,560 shares at $175 and an additional 1,975 shares at $175. Following these transactions the reporting person beneficially owned 19,219 shares and the reported option grant counts are 0. The filing notes the exercise and sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan, that the option vested in three annual installments beginning Feb 18, 2020, and that the beneficial ownership total includes exempt purchases under the company stock purchase plan since the last Form 4.

Patrick Plewman, Senior Vice President per i servizi diagnostici di Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), ha esercitato opzioni su azioni non qualificate e ha venduto azioni nell'ambito di un piano di vendita ai sensi della Regola 10b5-1 il 08/06/2025. La comunicazione riporta l'esercizio di 3,560 opzioni a un prezzo di esercizio di $86.63 e la successiva vendita di 3,560 azioni a $175 e di ulteriori 1,975 azioni a $175. A seguito di tali operazioni la persona segnalante deteneva beneficiariamente 19,219 azioni e il numero di opzioni segnalate risulta 0. Il documento precisa che l'esercizio e le vendite sono state effettuate in base a un piano di vendita ai sensi della Regola 10b5-1, che l'opzione è maturata in tre tranche annuali a partire dal 18 febbraio 2020, e che il totale della partecipazione beneficiaria include acquisti esenti nell'ambito del piano di acquisto azionario della società dall'ultimo Form 4.

Patrick Plewman, vicepresidente senior de Servicios de Diagnóstico en Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), ejerció opciones sobre acciones no calificadas y vendió acciones en virtud de un plan de ventas conforme a la Regla 10b5-1 el 08/06/2025. El informe indica el ejercicio de 3,560 opciones a un precio de ejercicio de $86.63 y la venta posterior de 3,560 acciones a $175 y de otras 1,975 acciones a $175. Tras estas transacciones la persona informante poseía beneficiariamente 19,219 acciones y el número de opciones reportadas es 0. El documento señala que el ejercicio y las ventas se realizaron conforme a un plan de ventas de la Regla 10b5-1, que la opción se ejerció en tres cuotas anuales a partir del 18 de febrero de 2020, y que el total de la propiedad beneficiaria incluye compras exentas bajo el plan de compra de acciones de la compañía desde el último Form 4.

Patrick Plewman은 Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX)의 진단 서비스 수석부사장(SVP)으로서 08/06/2025에 비자격 스톡옵션을 행사하고 Rule 10b5-1 계획에 따라 주식을 매도했습니다. 제출 서류에는 행사가격 $86.63으로 3,560 옵션을 행사했고, 이후 3,560주를 $175에, 추가로 1,975주를 $175에 매도한 것으로 기재되어 있습니다. 이 거래 이후 보고 대상자는 실질적으로 19,219주를 보유하고 있으며 보고된 옵션 잔액은 0입니다. 서류에는 해당 행사와 매도가 Rule 10b5-1 매도 계획에 따라 이루어졌고, 옵션은 2020년 2월 18일부터 연간 세 차례에 걸쳐 베스팅되었으며, 실질 소유 총액에는 마지막 Form 4 이후 회사 주식매수계획에 따른 면제 구매가 포함되어 있다고 명시되어 있습니다.

Patrick Plewman, vice-président principal des services de diagnostic chez Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), a exercé des options d'achat d'actions non qualifiées et vendu des actions dans le cadre d'un plan de vente Rule 10b5-1 le 08/06/2025. Le dépôt indique l'exercice de 3,560 options au prix d'exercice de $86.63 et les ventes subséquentes de 3,560 actions à $175 puis de 1,975 actions supplémentaires à $175. À la suite de ces opérations, la personne déclarante détenait bénéficiairement 19,219 actions et le nombre d'options déclaré est de 0. Le dépôt précise que l'exercice et les ventes ont été effectués en vertu d'un plan de vente Rule 10b5-1, que l'option est devenue acquise en trois versements annuels à partir du 18 février 2020, et que le total de la participation bénéficiaire inclut des achats exonérés au titre du plan d'achat d'actions de la société depuis le dernier Form 4.

Patrick Plewman, Senior Vice President für Diagnostic Services bei Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), hat am 08/06/2025 nicht-qualifizierte Aktienoptionen ausgeübt und Aktien im Rahmen eines Rule-10b5-1-Verkaufsplans veräußert. Die Meldung weist die Ausübung von 3,560 Optionen zu einem Ausübungspreis von $86.63 sowie anschließende Verkäufe von 3,560 Aktien zu $175 und weiteren 1,975 Aktien zu $175 aus. Nach diesen Transaktionen hielt die meldende Person wirtschaftlich 19,219 Aktien und die gemeldeten Optionsbestände betragen 0. In der Meldung wird angegeben, dass Ausübung und Verkäufe gemäß einem Rule-10b5-1-Verkaufsplan erfolgt seien, dass die Option in drei jährlichen Raten ab dem 18. Februar 2020 vestete, und dass die Angabe zur wirtschaftlichen Beteiligung Käufe einschließt, die seit dem letzten Form 4 im Rahmen des Aktienkaufplans des Unternehmens ausgenommen sind.

Positive
  • Transactions executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-planned, compliant insider trading
  • Clear disclosure of quantities and prices: exercise at $86.63 and sales at $175 are explicitly reported
  • Vesting history provided for the option grant, improving transparency
Negative
  • Insider beneficial ownership decreased by 5,535 shares following the reported sales
  • Reported derivative position from this grant is now zero, reducing future reported alignment from these options

Insights

TL;DR: Routine, pre-planned option exercise and sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan; transparent disclosure but reduces insider stake.

The Form 4 documents a planned exercise of 3,560 non-qualified options at $86.63 and the sale of those shares plus an additional 1,975 shares at $175, executed pursuant to an established 10b5-1 plan. From a governance standpoint, use of a 10b5-1 plan and clear reporting supports compliance and transparency. The transactions materially reduce the reporting person’s direct holdings by 5,535 shares; while routine, such sales modestly lower insider alignment with shareholders. The filing includes vesting history for the option grant and notes exempt purchases under the employee purchase plan.

TL;DR: Insider exercised options and sold shares at stated prices under a pre-arranged plan; this is likely neutral for DGX investors.

The Form 4 shows an exercise of options and contemporaneous sales executed on 08/06/2025 under a 10b5-1 plan. The derivative position tied to this grant is reported as 0 following the transactions. The transaction sizes are modest in absolute share counts and were pre-planned, indicating limited market-impact significance. Reporting is complete and provides vesting dates for the grant, supporting clarity around timing and authorization of the trades.

Patrick Plewman, Senior Vice President per i servizi diagnostici di Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), ha esercitato opzioni su azioni non qualificate e ha venduto azioni nell'ambito di un piano di vendita ai sensi della Regola 10b5-1 il 08/06/2025. La comunicazione riporta l'esercizio di 3,560 opzioni a un prezzo di esercizio di $86.63 e la successiva vendita di 3,560 azioni a $175 e di ulteriori 1,975 azioni a $175. A seguito di tali operazioni la persona segnalante deteneva beneficiariamente 19,219 azioni e il numero di opzioni segnalate risulta 0. Il documento precisa che l'esercizio e le vendite sono state effettuate in base a un piano di vendita ai sensi della Regola 10b5-1, che l'opzione è maturata in tre tranche annuali a partire dal 18 febbraio 2020, e che il totale della partecipazione beneficiaria include acquisti esenti nell'ambito del piano di acquisto azionario della società dall'ultimo Form 4.

Patrick Plewman, vicepresidente senior de Servicios de Diagnóstico en Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), ejerció opciones sobre acciones no calificadas y vendió acciones en virtud de un plan de ventas conforme a la Regla 10b5-1 el 08/06/2025. El informe indica el ejercicio de 3,560 opciones a un precio de ejercicio de $86.63 y la venta posterior de 3,560 acciones a $175 y de otras 1,975 acciones a $175. Tras estas transacciones la persona informante poseía beneficiariamente 19,219 acciones y el número de opciones reportadas es 0. El documento señala que el ejercicio y las ventas se realizaron conforme a un plan de ventas de la Regla 10b5-1, que la opción se ejerció en tres cuotas anuales a partir del 18 de febrero de 2020, y que el total de la propiedad beneficiaria incluye compras exentas bajo el plan de compra de acciones de la compañía desde el último Form 4.

Patrick Plewman은 Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX)의 진단 서비스 수석부사장(SVP)으로서 08/06/2025에 비자격 스톡옵션을 행사하고 Rule 10b5-1 계획에 따라 주식을 매도했습니다. 제출 서류에는 행사가격 $86.63으로 3,560 옵션을 행사했고, 이후 3,560주를 $175에, 추가로 1,975주를 $175에 매도한 것으로 기재되어 있습니다. 이 거래 이후 보고 대상자는 실질적으로 19,219주를 보유하고 있으며 보고된 옵션 잔액은 0입니다. 서류에는 해당 행사와 매도가 Rule 10b5-1 매도 계획에 따라 이루어졌고, 옵션은 2020년 2월 18일부터 연간 세 차례에 걸쳐 베스팅되었으며, 실질 소유 총액에는 마지막 Form 4 이후 회사 주식매수계획에 따른 면제 구매가 포함되어 있다고 명시되어 있습니다.

Patrick Plewman, vice-président principal des services de diagnostic chez Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), a exercé des options d'achat d'actions non qualifiées et vendu des actions dans le cadre d'un plan de vente Rule 10b5-1 le 08/06/2025. Le dépôt indique l'exercice de 3,560 options au prix d'exercice de $86.63 et les ventes subséquentes de 3,560 actions à $175 puis de 1,975 actions supplémentaires à $175. À la suite de ces opérations, la personne déclarante détenait bénéficiairement 19,219 actions et le nombre d'options déclaré est de 0. Le dépôt précise que l'exercice et les ventes ont été effectués en vertu d'un plan de vente Rule 10b5-1, que l'option est devenue acquise en trois versements annuels à partir du 18 février 2020, et que le total de la participation bénéficiaire inclut des achats exonérés au titre du plan d'achat d'actions de la société depuis le dernier Form 4.

Patrick Plewman, Senior Vice President für Diagnostic Services bei Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX), hat am 08/06/2025 nicht-qualifizierte Aktienoptionen ausgeübt und Aktien im Rahmen eines Rule-10b5-1-Verkaufsplans veräußert. Die Meldung weist die Ausübung von 3,560 Optionen zu einem Ausübungspreis von $86.63 sowie anschließende Verkäufe von 3,560 Aktien zu $175 und weiteren 1,975 Aktien zu $175 aus. Nach diesen Transaktionen hielt die meldende Person wirtschaftlich 19,219 Aktien und die gemeldeten Optionsbestände betragen 0. In der Meldung wird angegeben, dass Ausübung und Verkäufe gemäß einem Rule-10b5-1-Verkaufsplan erfolgt seien, dass die Option in drei jährlichen Raten ab dem 18. Februar 2020 vestete, und dass die Angabe zur wirtschaftlichen Beteiligung Käufe einschließt, die seit dem letzten Form 4 im Rahmen des Aktienkaufplans des Unternehmens ausgenommen sind.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Plewman Patrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)
500 PLAZA DRIVE
C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

(Street)
SECAUCUS NJ 07094

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC [ DGX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP for Diagnostic Services
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/06/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/06/2025 M(1) 3,560 A $86.63 24,745 D
Common Stock 08/06/2025 S(1) 3,560 D $175 21,185 D
Common Stock 08/06/2025 S(1) 1,975 D $175 19,219(2) D
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualifed Stock Option (right to buy) $86.63 08/06/2025 M(1) 3,560 (3) 02/18/2029 Common Stock 3,560 $86.63 0 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This exercise and sale reported were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted by the reporting person.
2. The amount includes exempt purchases made under the Company's stock purchase plan since the date of the last filing on Form 4.
3. The options vested in three annual installments beginning with the first on February 18, 2020, the second on February 18, 2021 and the final on February 18, 2022.
Remarks:
Sean D. Mersten, Attorney in Fact for Patrick Plewman 08/08/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What did Patrick Plewman (DGX) report on Form 4?

The filing reports an exercise of 3,560 non-qualified stock options at $86.63 and sales of 3,560 and 1,975 Quest Diagnostics shares at $175 on 08/06/2025.

Were the transactions part of a pre-arranged plan for DGX insider trades?

Yes. The exercise and sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan adopted by the reporting person.

How many Quest Diagnostics shares does the reporting person own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions the reporting person beneficially owned 19,219 shares.

What happened to the option grant reported on the Form 4?

The option grant tied to the reported exercise is shown with 0 derivative securities beneficially owned following the transactions; the options vested in three installments beginning Feb 18, 2020.

Does the filing mention other purchases?

Yes. The filing states the reported beneficial ownership amount includes exempt purchases made under the company’s stock purchase plan since the date of the last Form 4 filing.
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