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

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Elanco Animal Health executive Robert M. VanHimbergen, EVP and CFO, reported an acquisition of derivative securities. On January 23, 2026, he acquired 7.8029 deferred stock units at a reference price of $24.4 per unit.

Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 15.915 deferred stock units directly. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent and will 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^*

VanHimbergen Robert M

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

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)	01/23/2026		A		7.8029		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	7.8029	$24.4	15.915	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 Robert M. VanHimbergen	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ELAN report for its CFO on January 23, 2026?

Elanco (ELAN) reported its EVP and CFO acquiring deferred stock units. On January 23, 2026, Robert M. VanHimbergen acquired 7.8029 deferred stock units at a reference price of $24.4, increasing his directly held deferred stock units to 15.915.

What are the deferred stock units reported in the ELAN Form 4 filing?

The deferred stock units give a right to future Elanco value. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or its cash equivalent, providing equity-linked compensation rather than immediate share ownership for the executive.

How many deferred stock units does the Elanco (ELAN) CFO hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the CFO beneficially owns 15.915 deferred stock units. This total reflects the addition of 7.8029 newly acquired units and represents his directly held derivative position tied to Elanco common stock.

At what price were the Elanco (ELAN) deferred stock units credited in this Form 4?

The newly acquired deferred stock units were credited at $24.4 per unit. This price is the reference amount used for the 7.8029 units reported, linking the deferred compensation value to Elanco’s common stock at that level.

When will the Elanco (ELAN) CFO’s deferred stock units settle?

The deferred stock units settle after employment ends or in a specified future year. Settlement occurs in cash or shares of Elanco common stock under the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan, aligning compensation timing with long-term service.

Is the Elanco (ELAN) CFO’s deferred stock unit holding direct or indirect?

The Form 4 shows the deferred stock units as directly owned. The ownership form is reported as “D” (Direct), with no indicated indirect holding entity or footnote disclaiming voting or investment authority over these derivative securities.