Illumina director receives 2,072-share RSU grant

Meister Keith A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meister Keith A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ILLUMINA, INC. director Keith A. Meister reported an equity compensation grant and updated share holdings. He received an award of 2,072 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a reference price of $144.83 per share. These units are scheduled to vest in full on the day before the company’s next annual stockholder meeting, as long as he continues serving as a director through that date. After this grant, Meister holds 6,638 shares of Illumina common stock directly. In addition, 3,829,508 shares are reported as held indirectly for the accounts of private investment funds known as the Corvex Funds, for which Corvex Management LP acts as investment adviser.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,072 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Meister Keith A.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,072	$144.83	$300K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,638 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,829,508 shares (Indirect, Corvex Funds)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Grant of restricted stock units. 100% of the shares subject to the restricted stock unit award shall vest the date prior to the annual meeting of the company's stockholders in the year of the award, provided, in each case, that the awardee continues to serve as a director on such date.
2. F2. These securities of Illumina, Inc. are held for the accounts of certain private investment funds (collectively, the "Corvex Funds") for which Corvex Management LP ("Corvex") acts as investment adviser, including Corvex Master Fund LP and Corvex Select Equity Master Fund LP. The general partner of Corvex is controlled by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,072 shares RSU grant price: $144.83/share Direct holdings after grant: 6,638 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 2,072 shares Restricted stock unit award to director on May 21, 2026

RSU grant price $144.83/share Reference price for restricted stock unit award

Direct holdings after grant 6,638 shares Illumina common stock directly owned by Keith A. Meister

Indirect Corvex holdings 3,829,508 shares Shares held for Corvex Funds accounts advised by Corvex Management LP

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Corvex Funds, investment adviser, grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units. 100% of the shares subject to the restricted stock unit award shall vest..."

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.

Corvex Funds financial

"These securities of Illumina, Inc. are held for the accounts of certain private investment funds (collectively, the "Corvex Funds")..."

investment adviser financial

"for which Corvex Management LP ("Corvex") acts as investment adviser..."

An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

FAQ

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What did Keith A. Meister report in the latest Illumina (ILMN) Form 4?

Keith A. Meister reported receiving 2,072 Illumina common shares as a restricted stock unit grant. The filing also updates his direct holdings to 6,638 shares and reports 3,829,508 shares held indirectly for Corvex Funds advised by Corvex Management LP.

How many Illumina (ILMN) shares did Keith Meister receive in this award?

He received an award of 2,072 Illumina common shares through restricted stock units. The grant is classified as a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase and increases his directly held stake to a total of 6,638 common shares after the transaction.

When do Keith Meister’s new Illumina (ILMN) restricted stock units vest?

All of the restricted stock units are scheduled to vest the day before Illumina’s annual stockholder meeting in the year of the award. Vesting depends on Meister continuing to serve as a director on that date, according to the award’s stated terms.

What indirect Illumina (ILMN) holdings associated with Keith Meister are disclosed?

The Form 4 reports 3,829,508 Illumina common shares held for the accounts of private investment funds collectively called the Corvex Funds. Corvex Management LP acts as investment adviser to these funds, and its general partner is controlled by Meister, according to the disclosure.

Was Keith Meister’s Illumina (ILMN) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The filing shows a compensation grant, not an open-market stock purchase. It records 2,072 shares acquired under transaction code “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, reflecting director compensation rather than a discretionary market transaction in Illumina shares.

What is Keith Meister’s direct Illumina (ILMN) share ownership after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Meister directly owns 6,638 Illumina common shares. This figure reflects his personal holdings separate from the 3,829,508 shares reported as indirectly held for Corvex Funds accounts advised by Corvex Management LP, according to the ownership details provided.

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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^*

Meister Keith A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5200 ILLUMINA WAY

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92122

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ILLUMINA, INC. [ ILMN ]

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)
05/21/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		2,072(1)	A	$144.83	6,638	D
Common Stock								3,829,508	I	Corvex Funds(2)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units. 100% of the shares subject to the restricted stock unit award shall vest the date prior to the annual meeting of the company's stockholders in the year of the award, provided, in each case, that the awardee continues to serve as a director on such date.

2. These securities of Illumina, Inc. are held for the accounts of certain private investment funds (collectively, the "Corvex Funds") for which Corvex Management LP ("Corvex") acts as investment adviser, including Corvex Master Fund LP and Corvex Select Equity Master Fund LP. The general partner of Corvex is controlled by the Reporting Person.

	Robert Maynes for Keith Meister	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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