Director Morris Leslie Wims receives 1,571 deferred IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wims Morris Leslie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. director Morris Leslie Wims received a compensation grant of 1,571 deferred shares on common stock. These deferred shares are convertible into an equal number of IQVIA common shares upon settlement under the company’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan.

The award increased the director’s directly held deferred share balance to 6,465. The deferred shares become settleable when the director ceases to serve on the board, upon a change in control of the company, or upon the director’s death, and they do not have an expiry date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Wims Morris Leslie

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	1,571	$160.68	$252K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 6,465 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred shares granted: 1,571 deferred shares Reference price per share: $160.68 per share Deferred shares after grant: 6,465 deferred shares +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred shares granted 1,571 deferred shares Grant to director on 2026-04-23

Reference price per share $160.68 per share Deferred share grant valuation

Deferred shares after grant 6,465 deferred shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction

Conversion ratio 1 common share per deferred share Settlement terms under director deferral plan

Key Terms

Deferred Shares, Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan, change in control, settleable

4 terms

Deferred Shares financial

"Each deferred share is convertible into one share of common stock"

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan financial

"in accordance with the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan"

change in control financial

"upon a change in control of the Company, or upon death"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

settleable financial

"The deferred shares become settleable, in accordance with the Issuer's plan"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wims Morris Leslie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.

2400 ELLIS ROAD

(Street)

DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA 27703

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. [ IQV ]

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)
04/23/2026

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

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
Deferred Shares	(1)	04/23/2026		A		1,571		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	1,571	$160.68	6,465	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred share is convertible into one share of common stock of IQVIA Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") upon settlement. The deferred shares become settleable, in accordance with the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan, when the reporting person ceases to be a director, upon a change in control of the Company, or upon death of the reporting person. There is no expiry date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew Gilmartin, Attorney-in-Fact for Leslie Wims Morris	04/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did IQV (IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.) report on this Form 4?

IQVIA reported that director Morris Leslie Wims received a grant of 1,571 deferred shares. These represent stock-based compensation linked to IQVIA common stock, not an open-market purchase or sale, and are part of the company’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan.

How many IQV deferred shares does director Morris Leslie Wims hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Morris Leslie Wims directly holds 6,465 deferred shares. Each deferred share is convertible into one share of IQVIA common stock upon settlement, giving a clear view of the director’s stock-based compensation exposure to the company.

When do the IQV deferred shares awarded to director Morris Leslie Wims settle?

The deferred shares settle when Wims ceases to be a director, upon a change in control of IQVIA, or upon his death. Settlement timing is therefore tied to service status or major corporate events rather than a fixed vesting schedule or expiry date.

What does the Form 4 reveal about the terms of IQVIA’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan?

The filing shows that each deferred share under IQVIA’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan converts into one common share upon settlement. It also explains settlement occurs at director departure, change in control, or death, and that these deferred share awards have no stated expiry date.

Is the IQV Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of common stock?

No, the Form 4 reports a grant of deferred shares as compensation, not a market trade. The director acquired 1,571 deferred shares through an award, which later convert into common stock, rather than buying or selling existing IQVIA shares in the open market.