Elanco (ELAN) CEO Jeffrey Simmons awarded new deferred stock units

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Elanco Animal Health President and CEO Jeffrey N. Simmons reported an acquisition of deferred stock units as part of his compensation. He received 110.8583 deferred stock units on Company common stock at a reference price of $24.98 per unit, described as a grant or award. After this award, his direct holdings of deferred stock units total 19,179.7639 units. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent, and they settle in cash or shares following termination of employment or in a specified future year under the 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)
02/20/2026

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)	02/20/2026		A		110.8583		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	110.8583	$24.98	19,179.7639	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	02/24/2026
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FAQ

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

Elanco (ELAN) reported that President and CEO Jeffrey N. Simmons acquired 110.8583 deferred stock units as a grant or award. These units are part of his compensation and increase his total deferred stock unit holdings to 19,179.7639 units.

What are the key terms of the deferred stock units granted at Elanco (ELAN)?

Each Elanco deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Company common stock or the cash equivalent. The units were granted at a reference price of $24.98 and are structured as a compensation award to the President and CEO.

When do Elanco (ELAN) deferred stock units for Jeffrey Simmons settle?

Elanco deferred stock units for Jeffrey N. Simmons settle in cash or Company common stock after termination of employment or in a specified future year. Settlement timing is determined under the Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan’s provisions.

How many deferred stock units does Elanco (ELAN) CEO hold after this Form 4?

After this transaction, Elanco President and CEO Jeffrey N. Simmons directly holds 19,179.7639 deferred stock units. This total reflects the newly granted 110.8583 units added to his prior balance, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Is the Elanco (ELAN) Form 4 for Jeffrey Simmons a stock purchase or a compensation award?

The Elanco Form 4 for Jeffrey N. Simmons reflects a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase. The transaction code is “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of deferred stock units tied to Company common stock.