IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) director awarded 185 deferred shares with 1:1 common conversion

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DANHAKL JOHN G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. director John G. Danhakl reported a grant of 185 deferred shares on May 7, 2026. These derivative securities were awarded at a reference price of $178.64 per deferred share and increase his directly held deferred share balance to 3,129.

Each deferred share is convertible into one share of IQVIA common stock upon settlement. According to the company’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan, the deferred shares become settleable when Danhakl ceases to be a director, upon a change in control of the company, or upon his death, and there is no expiry date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider DANHAKL JOHN G

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares	185	$178.64	$33K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 3,129 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Deferred shares granted: 185 shares Grant reference price: $178.64 per share Deferred shares after grant: 3,129 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred shares granted 185 shares Grant of deferred shares on May 7, 2026

Grant reference price $178.64 per share Reference price for deferred share award

Deferred shares after grant 3,129 shares Total directly held deferred shares following transaction

Conversion ratio 1 deferred share : 1 common share Each deferred share convertible into one IQVIA common share

Key Terms

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

3 terms

Deferred Shares financial

"Each deferred share is convertible into one share of common stock of IQVIA Holdings Inc."

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, when the reporting person ceases to be a director"

change in control financial

"when the reporting person ceases to be a director, 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.

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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^*

DANHAKL JOHN G

(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)
05/07/2026

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)	05/07/2026		A		185		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	185	$178.64	3,129	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 John G. Danhakl	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did IQV director John G. Danhakl report on this Form 4 for IQV?

John G. Danhakl reported receiving 185 deferred shares of IQVIA Holdings Inc. as a grant. These are derivative securities that will convert into an equal number of common shares upon settlement under the company’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan.

What are the key terms of the 185 deferred shares granted to the IQV director?

The 185 deferred shares were granted with a reference price of $178.64 per share and convert one-for-one into IQVIA common stock. They will settle under the Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan when specified triggering events occur.

How many deferred shares does IQV director John G. Danhakl hold after this transaction?

After receiving the 185 deferred shares, John G. Danhakl holds a total of 3,129 deferred shares directly. Each deferred share is designed to convert into one share of IQVIA common stock upon settlement, according to the plan’s terms.

When do the IQV deferred shares granted to John G. Danhakl become settleable?

The deferred shares become settleable when Danhakl ceases to be a director, upon a change in control of IQVIA Holdings Inc., or upon his death. Settlement timing is therefore tied to these specific future events rather than a fixed date.

Do the deferred shares granted to the IQV director have an expiration date?

The deferred shares have no expiry date. They remain outstanding until settlement, which occurs under the Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan when the director leaves the board, there is a change in control, or upon the director’s death.