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Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) EVP awarded 9,782 restricted stock units in Form 4

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc executive Samantha Pearce, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, received an equity award tied to the company’s ordinary shares. She acquired 9,782 restricted stock units, with no cash paid per share, increasing her directly held stake to 52,775 ordinary shares after the transaction.

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one ordinary share if it vests under the company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. The award vests in four equal annual installments starting on March 5, 2026, with one-quarter vesting on the first anniversary of that date and the remainder vesting annually over the following three years.

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Insider Pearce Samantha
Role EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 9,782 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 52,775 shares (Direct)
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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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Pearce Samantha

(Last) (First) (Middle)
5TH FL, WATERLOO EXCHANGE
WATERLOO RD

(Street)
DUBLIN 4 L2

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc [ JAZZ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026
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
Ordinary Shares 02/26/2026 A(1) 9,782 A $0.0 52,775 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
Explanation of Responses:
1. These restricted stock units are granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share upon the vesting of the unit. These units vest in equal annual installments over four years measured from the vesting commencement date of March 5, 2026, with 1/4th vesting on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the remainder vesting in equal annual installments over the subsequent three years.
By: /s/Paz Dizon, as attorney in fact For: Samantha J. Pearce 03/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Samantha Pearce report in this Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) Form 4 filing?

Samantha Pearce reported receiving 9,782 restricted stock units linked to Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ ordinary shares. These are equity awards granted at no cash cost per share and increase her directly held stake to 52,775 ordinary shares after this grant.

How many Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) shares does Samantha Pearce hold after this transaction?

After this transaction, Samantha Pearce beneficially owns 52,775 ordinary shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals. This figure includes the impact of the 9,782 restricted stock units granted in the award reported in this Form 4 filing for the executive.

What are the terms of the 9,782 restricted stock units granted by Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)?

The 9,782 restricted stock units were granted under Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. Each unit converts into one ordinary share upon vesting, following a four-year schedule based on equal annual installments measured from March 5, 2026.

When do Samantha Pearce’s new Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest over four years starting from a vesting commencement date of March 5, 2026. One-quarter vests on the first anniversary, with the remaining units vesting in equal annual installments over the subsequent three years.

Did Samantha Pearce pay cash for the Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) shares in this Form 4?

No cash was paid for the shares associated with this award, as indicated by the transaction price of 0.0000 per share. The filing reflects a grant of restricted stock units rather than an open-market purchase of Jazz Pharmaceuticals ordinary shares.

Under which plan were the Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) restricted stock units granted to Samantha Pearce?

The restricted stock units were granted pursuant to Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based awards, and each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share upon meeting the vesting conditions.