Gilead Sciences (GILD) SVP receives new RSU and stock option grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gilead Sciences SVP receives new equity awards. Senior Vice President of Controllership Erin Burkhart was granted 2,355 restricted stock units and 5,455 non-qualified stock options, each tied to Gilead common stock. Both awards have a four-year vesting schedule, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting quarterly. Following the grant, Burkhart directly holds 11,245 restricted stock units and 5,455 stock options with a $148.56 exercise price, providing long-term, performance-linked compensation rather than immediate market purchases or sales.

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^*

Burkhart Erin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

333 LAKESIDE DRIVE

(Street)

FOSTER CITY CA 94404

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. [ GILD ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Controllership

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/10/2026		A		2,355		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,355	(1)	11,245	D
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$148.56	03/10/2026		A		5,455		(3)	03/10/2036	Common Stock	5,455	$0	5,455	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s common stock.

2. The restricted stock units have a 4-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.

3. The stock options have a 4-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Amy Kim by Power of Attorney for Erin E. Burkhart	03/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider equity awards did Gilead Sciences (GILD) report for Erin Burkhart?

Gilead Sciences reported new equity compensation for SVP Erin Burkhart. She received 2,355 restricted stock units and 5,455 non-qualified stock options, each linked to Gilead common stock, as part of a compensation grant rather than an open-market transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Erin Burkhart’s new Gilead (GILD) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest over four years. Twenty-five percent vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining units vest at 6.25% each quarter thereafter until fully vested, aligning Burkhart’s incentives with longer-term company performance.

How do Erin Burkhart’s new Gilead (GILD) stock options vest and when do they expire?

The stock options also vest over four years and have a long-dated term. Twenty-five percent vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining 75% vesting at 6.25% quarterly. The options carry a $148.56 exercise price and expire on March 10, 2036.

Did Gilead SVP Erin Burkhart buy or sell GILD shares in this Form 4 filing?

No open-market buys or sells were reported for Erin Burkhart. The filing shows equity awards: grants of 2,355 restricted stock units and 5,455 non-qualified stock options, both recorded as compensation-related acquisitions rather than discretionary market trading activity.

What are Erin Burkhart’s Gilead (GILD) equity holdings after these awards?

After the awards, Burkhart holds both restricted units and options. She directly holds 11,245 restricted stock units and 5,455 non-qualified stock options, each representing the right to receive Gilead common shares if vested and, for options, exercised at the stated $148.56 exercise price.