[Form 4] GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gilead Sciences EVP Keeley M Cain Wettan reported routine equity compensation changes. On March 10, 2026, 1,246 restricted stock units converted into the same number of common shares, increasing her direct common stock holdings to 5,054 shares after 606 shares were withheld to cover taxes.

She also received 5,050 new restricted stock units and 18,885 non-qualified stock options exercisable at $148.56 per share, expiring in 2036. Both the RSUs and options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting quarterly at 6.25% until fully vested.

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^*

Cain Wettan Keeley M

(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)
	EVP Gen Counsel, Legal & Comp

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
Common Stock	03/10/2026		M		1,246	A	(1)	5,660	D
Common Stock	03/10/2026		F		606	D	$148.56	5,054	D

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		M			1,246	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,246	(1)	15,536	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/10/2026		A		5,050		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	5,050	(1)	20,586	D
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$148.56	03/10/2026		A		18,885		(3)	03/10/2036	Common Stock	18,885	$0	18,885	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 four-year vesting schedule. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant. The balance will vest 6.25% quarterly thereafter until fully vested.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Amy Kim by Power of Attorney for Keeley M. Cain Wettan	03/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did GILD executive Keeley M Cain Wettan receive?

Keeley M Cain Wettan received new RSUs and stock options. She was granted 5,050 restricted stock units and 18,885 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $148.56 per share, all subject to a four-year vesting schedule.

How many Gilead (GILD) shares did the executive acquire on March 10, 2026?

She acquired 1,246 shares of Gilead common stock. These shares came from the vesting and conversion of 1,246 restricted stock units. After this and tax withholding, her direct common stock holdings totaled 5,054 shares.

What tax-related stock transaction occurred for the GILD executive?

606 Gilead shares were withheld for tax obligations. Following the RSU conversion, 606 common shares were disposed of at $148.56 per share to satisfy tax liabilities, a standard non-market transaction rather than an open-market sale.

What is the vesting schedule for the new GILD RSUs and options?

Both RSUs and options vest over four years. For each grant, 25% vests on the first anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining 75% vests in equal 6.25% quarterly installments until fully vested.

How many Gilead (GILD) options does the executive hold after these grants?

She holds 18,885 non-qualified stock options after the grant. These options allow purchase of 18,885 Gilead common shares at an exercise price of $148.56 per share, with an expiration date in 2036.

Did the GILD executive’s Form 4 show open-market buying or selling?

The Form 4 shows compensation-related acquisitions and tax withholding. Transactions included RSU vesting, new RSU and option grants, and shares withheld for taxes, with no open-market purchases or discretionary sales reported.