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Gilead (GILD) director Barton receives RSUs and stock options in Form 4 filing

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Gilead Sciences director Jacqueline K. Barton received equity compensation on April 30, 2026. She was granted 1,146 restricted stock units that vested immediately, each representing one share of common stock, bringing her direct holdings to 27,202 shares. She also received a non-qualified stock option for 4,884 shares at an exercise price of $130.84 per share, with all option shares vesting immediately and expiring on April 30, 2036.

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Insider BARTON JACQUELINE K
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 4,884 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,146 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,884 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 27,202 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents 1,146 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock. The RSUs vested immediately upon the grant date of April 30, 2026. 100% of the shares subject to the stock option vested immediately upon the grant date of April 30, 2026.
RSUs granted 1,146 RSUs Granted April 30, 2026; each equals one common share
Shares held after grant 27,202 shares Common stock directly owned after RSU vesting
Stock options granted 4,884 options Non-qualified stock option, right to buy common shares
Option exercise price $130.84 per share Conversion/exercise price for new options
Option expiration April 30, 2036 Expiration date of non-qualified stock option
restricted stock units financial
"Represents 1,146 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSUs financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Non-qualified Stock Option financial
"Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock."
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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
BARTON JACQUELINE K

(Last)(First)(Middle)
333 LAKESIDE DRIVE

(Street)
FOSTER CITY CALIFORNIA 94404

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. [ GILD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026
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
Common Stock(1)04/30/2026A1,146A$027,202D
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
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$130.8404/30/2026A4,884 (2)04/30/2036Common Stock4,884$04,884D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents 1,146 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock. The RSUs vested immediately upon the grant date of April 30, 2026.
2. 100% of the shares subject to the stock option vested immediately upon the grant date of April 30, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Amy Kim by Power of Attorney for Jacqueline K. Barton05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Gilead (GILD) director Jacqueline K. Barton acquire in this Form 4 filing?

Jacqueline K. Barton received 1,146 restricted stock units and a non-qualified stock option for 4,884 shares of Gilead common stock. Both awards were granted as equity compensation on April 30, 2026, and vested immediately on the grant date.

How many Gilead (GILD) shares does Jacqueline K. Barton hold after this transaction?

After the equity award, Jacqueline K. Barton directly holds 27,202 shares of Gilead common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the grant and vesting of 1,146 restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.

What are the key terms of Jacqueline K. Barton’s new Gilead (GILD) stock options?

Barton received a non-qualified stock option for 4,884 shares of Gilead common stock with an exercise price of $130.84 per share. All option shares vested immediately and the option expires on April 30, 2036, according to the Form 4 footnotes.

How do the RSUs in this Gilead (GILD) Form 4 convert into shares?

The Form 4 states that each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Gilead common stock. All 1,146 RSUs vested immediately on April 30, 2026, turning into an equivalent number of common shares.

Under which plan were Jacqueline K. Barton’s Gilead (GILD) equity awards granted?

The 1,146 RSUs reported in the Form 4 were granted under the Gilead Sciences, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing notes that each RSU equals one share of common stock and that the units vested in full on the April 30, 2026 grant date.