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NIQ Global Intelligence (Ticker: NIQ) CAO has 891 shares withheld for taxes

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NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported a routine tax-related share withholding for Chief Accounting Officer Jamie E. Palm. On May 6, 2026, 891 Ordinary Shares were withheld at $10.54 per share to cover tax obligations tied to vested RSUs.

The footnote explains these shares were withheld in a net settlement of RSUs that vested on that date and explicitly notes this was not an open-market sale. After this withholding, Palm directly holds 74,774 Ordinary Shares, indicating the transaction is small relative to her remaining stake.

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Insider Palm Jamie E
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Ordinary Shares 891 $10.54 $9K
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 74,774 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 891 shares Tax withholding on net settlement of RSUs vested May 6, 2026
Withholding price per share $10.54 per share Value applied to RSU tax withholding on May 6, 2026
Shares held after transaction 74,774 shares Direct Ordinary Shares held by Jamie E. Palm following tax withholding
Transaction date May 6, 2026 Date RSUs vested and shares were withheld for taxes
RSUs financial
"in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026"
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement"
open-market sale financial
"and do not constitute any open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Palm Jamie E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NIQ GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE PLC.
200 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NIQ Global Intelligence plc [ NIQ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares05/06/2026F(1)891D$10.5474,774D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026. The shares withheld represent a reduction of shares issued to the Reporting Person upon settlement of vested RSUs and do not constitute any open-market sale.
Remarks:
By: /s/ John Blenke, Attorney-in-Fact for Jamie Palm05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NIQ (NIQ) report for Jamie E. Palm?

NIQ reported that Chief Accounting Officer Jamie E. Palm had 891 Ordinary Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSUs vesting May 6, 2026. This reduced the shares delivered to her, but did not involve any open-market sale of stock.

Was the NIQ (NIQ) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 states the 891 shares were withheld to cover tax withholding obligations on vested RSUs. The footnote clarifies this reduction in issued shares to the reporting person does not constitute any open-market sale or discretionary trade in the market.

How many NIQ (NIQ) shares does Jamie E. Palm hold after the tax withholding?

After the tax withholding transaction, Jamie E. Palm directly holds 74,774 Ordinary Shares of NIQ Global Intelligence plc. This shows the 891 shares withheld for taxes are small compared with her remaining position disclosed in the same Form 4 filing.

What price per share was used for NIQ (NIQ) tax withholding on RSUs?

The Form 4 reports a transaction price of $10.54 per NIQ Ordinary Share for the 891 shares withheld. This price is used to calculate the value of shares applied toward satisfying Palm’s tax withholding obligations tied to the RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026.

What does ‘net settlement of RSUs’ mean in the NIQ (NIQ) filing?

Net settlement of RSUs means the company withholds a portion of vested shares, here 891 shares, to cover tax obligations. The remaining shares are delivered to the executive. NIQ’s footnote explains this withholding reduced shares issued to Palm but was not an open-market sale.

What transaction code appears in NIQ (NIQ) Chief Accounting Officer’s Form 4?

The transaction uses code “F”, defined as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 891 NIQ Ordinary Shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026, per the filing’s footnote.