ICON PLC (NASDAQ: ICLR) director logs 5,005-option expiration extension

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ICON PLC director Ronan Martin Murphy reported administrative changes to his stock options. On May 14, 2026, he was credited with 5,005 stock options over Ordinary Shares at a conversion price of $125.74 per share, then recorded a matching 5,005-option disposition back to the issuer.

According to the footnotes, these entries reflect an extension of the options’ expiration date for a 30 trading day period under the Company Share Trading Policy, rather than a new economic grant or sale. The options are described as fully vested.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Murphy Ronan Martin

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Stock Options	5,005	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Options	5,005	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Reflects the extension of the expiration date of the stock options for a 30 trading day period under the Company Share Trading Policy. Fully vested.

Key Figures

Options affected: 5,005 stock options Exercise price: $125.74 per share Expiration extension period: 30 trading days +2 more

5 metrics

Options affected 5,005 stock options Administrative adjustment reported on May 14, 2026

Exercise price $125.74 per share Conversion or exercise price for 5,005 options

Expiration extension period 30 trading days Extension under Company Share Trading Policy per footnote

Options acquired entry 5,005 options Code A, grant/award acquisition, total following = 5,005

Options disposed entry 5,005 options Code D, disposition to issuer, total following = 0

Key Terms

Stock Options, Disposition to issuer, Company Share Trading Policy, Ordinary Shares, +1 more

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Stock Options financial

"security_title: "Stock Options""

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

Disposition to issuer financial

"transaction_code_description: "Disposition to issuer""

Ordinary Shares financial

"underlying_security_title: "Ordinary Shares""

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/15/2026 - 08:39 AM

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^*

Murphy Ronan Martin

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ICON PLC

SOUTH COUNTY BUSINESS PARK, LEOPARDSTOWN

(Street)

DUBLIN

D18X5R3

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ICON PLC [ ICLR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Options	$125.74	05/14/2026		D⁽¹⁾			5,005	⁽²⁾	05/18/2026	Ordinary Shares	5,005	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Options	$125.74	05/14/2026		A⁽¹⁾		5,005		⁽²⁾	⁽¹⁾	Ordinary Shares	5,005	⁽¹⁾	5,005	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the extension of the expiration date of the stock options for a 30 trading day period under the Company Share Trading Policy.

2. Fully vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Erina Joan Fox, as Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did ICON PLC (ICLR) report for Ronan Martin Murphy?

ICON PLC reported that director Ronan Martin Murphy recorded a grant and matching disposition of 5,005 stock options. Footnotes clarify these entries reflect an expiration date extension under the Company Share Trading Policy, not a new purchase or sale.

How many ICON PLC stock options were affected in Ronan Martin Murphy’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 5,005 stock options affected. One entry records 5,005 options acquired and another records 5,005 disposed back to the issuer, together representing an administrative expiration date extension for those options.

What is the exercise price of Ronan Martin Murphy’s ICON PLC stock options?

The stock options reported for Ronan Martin Murphy carry a conversion or exercise price of $125.74 per share. This price applies to 5,005 options over ICON PLC Ordinary Shares affected by the administrative change described in the Form 4.

Did Ronan Martin Murphy buy or sell ICON PLC shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not report open-market purchases or sales of ICON PLC shares. It records an award and matching disposition of 5,005 stock options, described in footnotes as extending the options’ expiration date under the Company Share Trading Policy.

What do the footnotes say about the ICON PLC options transaction for Ronan Martin Murphy?

The footnotes state the filing reflects extension of the options’ expiration date for a 30 trading day period under the Company Share Trading Policy and confirm the options are fully vested. This frames the activity as an administrative adjustment, not a new grant or sale.