Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) CEO Simmons receives new deferred stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Elanco Animal Health Inc. reported an insider equity award for its President, CEO and Director, Jeffrey N. Simmons, on February 6, 2026. He acquired 109.8905 deferred stock units at $25.2 per unit, bringing his directly held deferred stock units to 19,068.9056.

Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent. These units settle in cash or shares after employment ends or in a specified future year under the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Simmons Jeffrey N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INCORPORATED

450 ELANCO CIRCLE

(Street)

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46221

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Elanco Animal Health Inc [ ELAN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	02/06/2026		A		109.8905		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	109.8905	$25.2	19,068.9056	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Company common stock or the cash equivalent.

2. Deferred stock units settle in cash or shares of Company common stock following termination of employment or during a specified future year in accordance with Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.

	/s/ Amy C. Seidel, as Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey N. Simmons	02/10/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Elanco (ELAN) report for Jeffrey N. Simmons?

Elanco reported that President and CEO Jeffrey N. Simmons acquired 109.8905 deferred stock units on February 6, 2026, at $25.2 per unit. This increased his directly held deferred stock units to 19,068.9056 under the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.

How many deferred stock units does Jeffrey N. Simmons hold after this transaction?

After the February 6, 2026 transaction, Jeffrey N. Simmons beneficially owns 19,068.9056 deferred stock units directly. These units represent rights that can settle in either Elanco common stock or cash, subject to the plan’s terms and future settlement timing.

What is the value per deferred stock unit in the Elanco (ELAN) Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows a transaction price of $25.2 per deferred stock unit. Simmons received 109.8905 units at this price, recorded as an acquisition under transaction code “A,” reflecting an award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

What does each Elanco deferred stock unit reported in this Form 4 represent?

Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent. The actual form of settlement depends on the Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan and occurs after employment ends or in a designated future year.

When will Jeffrey N. Simmons’ Elanco deferred stock units settle?

The deferred stock units will settle in cash or shares of Elanco common stock following termination of employment or during a specified future year. Settlement timing and form are governed by the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan terms.

Is the Elanco (ELAN) Form 4 transaction a direct or indirect holding for Simmons?

The Form 4 classifies Simmons’ 19,068.9056 deferred stock units as directly held, marked with ownership code “D.” No nature-of-ownership footnote indicates holding through another entity, so the position is reported as his direct beneficial ownership interest.