Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) CEO withholds shares to pay restricted stock unit taxes

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Leidos Holdings CEO Thomas Arthur Bell had 2,530 shares of common stock withheld by the company at $148.81 per share to cover his tax obligation from previously reported restricted stock unit awards. This tax-withholding disposition is an administrative, non-market event, and he continues to directly hold 108,696 shares of Leidos common stock afterward.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bell Thomas Arthur

Role CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,530	$148.81	$376K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 108,696 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 2,530 shares Withholding price per share: $148.81 per share Shares held after transaction: 108,696 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 2,530 shares Tax-withholding disposition on common stock

Withholding price per share $148.81 per share Value used for tax obligation on withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 108,696 shares Direct holdings of Leidos common stock after tax withholding

Transaction date 2026-05-05 Date of tax-withholding disposition reported on Form 4

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax obligation, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

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restricted stock units financial

"tax obligation associated with previously reported awards of restricted stock units"

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.

tax obligation financial

"withheld by the Company to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligation"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition for Form 4 code F"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) shows this administrative transaction"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/06/2026 - 04:14 PM

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).

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^*

Bell Thomas Arthur

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1750 PRESIDENTS STREET

(Street)

RESTON

VIRGINIA

20190

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Leidos Holdings, Inc. [ LDOS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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)
Common Stock	05/05/2026		F⁽¹⁾		2,530	D	$148.81	108,696	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)
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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were withheld by the Company to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligation associated with previously reported awards of restricted stock units. This share withholding was authorized in the restricted stock award agreement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ramune M. Kligys by PoA of Thomas A. Bell	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Leidos (LDOS) CEO Thomas Arthur Bell report in this Form 4?

Leidos CEO Thomas Arthur Bell reported that 2,530 shares of common stock were withheld by the company to satisfy his tax obligation on previously granted restricted stock units, an administrative step rather than an open-market trade, leaving his direct holdings unchanged aside from the tax withholding.

How many Leidos (LDOS) shares were withheld for Thomas Bell’s taxes and at what price?

Leidos withheld 2,530 shares of common stock for Thomas Bell’s tax obligation, valued at $148.81 per share. This reflects share-based tax settlement on restricted stock unit awards rather than a discretionary market sale or purchase of Leidos shares.

How many Leidos (LDOS) shares does CEO Thomas Bell hold after this tax-withholding event?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Thomas Bell directly holds 108,696 shares of Leidos common stock. The transaction simply reduced his share count to cover income taxes tied to restricted stock units, without involving an open-market sale of those shares.

Was this Leidos (LDOS) CEO Form 4 an open-market sale of shares?

No, this Form 4 does not report an open-market sale. The 2,530 shares were withheld by Leidos to pay Thomas Bell’s tax obligation on previously reported restricted stock unit awards, a routine administrative mechanism rather than a discretionary trade in the public market.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the Leidos (LDOS) CEO’s Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to the issuer to satisfy tax liability or exercise price. Here, Leidos retained 2,530 shares to cover Thomas Bell’s taxes related to his restricted stock unit awards, not an open-market transaction.

How are Leidos (LDOS) restricted stock units involved in this CEO transaction?

The footnote explains these shares were withheld to cover taxes on previously reported restricted stock unit awards. When RSUs vest, taxes are due; Leidos satisfied Thomas Bell’s tax obligation by withholding 2,530 shares instead of requiring a separate cash payment.