NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) director has 1,956 shares withheld for RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NIQ Global Intelligence plc director Ralf Klein-Boelting reported a tax-related share withholding on August 20, 2026. The issuer withheld 1,956 Ordinary Shares at $18.31 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations from net settlement of vested RSUs, which the company states does not constitute any open-market sale. Following this, he holds 35,272 Ordinary Shares directly and 10,071 Phantom Stock Units, each representing the value of one Ordinary Share payable in cash or stock at the issuer’s election.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,956 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Klein-Boelting Ralf

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Ordinary Shares F1	1,956	$18.31	$36K
holding	Phantom Stock Units F2	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 35,272 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock Units — 10,071 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement of restricted share units ("RSUs") that vested on August 20, 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.
2. F2. Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive, on a 1-for-1 basis, the value of one ordinary share, payable in cash or stock upon settlement, at the election of the issuer, and subject to vesting and payment terms under the applicable award agreements.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for tax: 1,956 Ordinary Shares Per-share value for withholding: $18.31 per share Direct Ordinary Shares after transaction: 35,272 Ordinary Shares +3 more

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Shares withheld for tax 1,956 Ordinary Shares Withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested RSUs on August 20, 2026

Per-share value for withholding $18.31 per share Applied to 1,956 Ordinary Shares withheld for tax on August 20, 2026

Direct Ordinary Shares after transaction 35,272 Ordinary Shares Direct ownership reported following the August 20, 2026 tax-withholding transaction

Phantom Stock Units underlying shares 10,071 Ordinary Shares Underlying Ordinary Shares for Phantom Stock Units held directly

ExercisePriceOrTaxLiabilityShares 1,956 shares Shares delivered or withheld for tax liability in code F transaction

Phantom Stock Units ratio 1-for-1 Each Phantom Stock Unit represents the value of one Ordinary Share

Key Terms

restricted share units ("RSUs"), Phantom Stock Units, net settlement, tax withholding obligations

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restricted share units ("RSUs") financial

"in connection with the net settlement of restricted share units ("RSUs") that vested"

Phantom Stock Units financial

"Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive, on a 1-for-1 basis"

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

net settlement financial

"to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement of restricted"

tax withholding obligations financial

"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with"

FAQ

What did NIQ director Ralf Klein-Boelting report on this Form 4 for NIQ?

He reported that 1,956 Ordinary Shares of NIQ Global Intelligence plc were withheld by the issuer on August 20, 2026 to cover tax withholding obligations from vested RSUs, which the company states is not an open-market sale.

How many NIQ Global Intelligence plc shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

The issuer withheld 1,956 Ordinary Shares at a value of $18.31 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement of restricted share units that vested on August 20, 2026.

How many NIQ (NIQ) Ordinary Shares does Ralf Klein-Boelting hold after the reported transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Ralf Klein-Boelting directly holds 35,272 Ordinary Shares of NIQ Global Intelligence plc, as reported in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership field.

Does the NIQ Form 4 report an open-market sale by Ralf Klein-Boelting?

No. The footnote states the 1,956 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested RSUs and "do not constitute any open-market sale."

What Phantom Stock Units position does Ralf Klein-Boelting report in NIQ?

He reports holding 10,071 Phantom Stock Units, each representing the right to receive, on a 1-for-1 basis, the value of one Ordinary Share, payable in cash or stock upon settlement under applicable award agreements.

What is the nature of the Phantom Stock Units reported for NIQ?

Each Phantom Stock Unit represents the right to receive the value of one Ordinary Share of NIQ Global Intelligence plc on a 1-for-1 basis, payable in cash or stock at settlement, subject to vesting and payment terms.

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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 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^*

Klein-Boelting Ralf

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/20/2026

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
Ordinary Shares	08/20/2026		F(1)		1,956	D	$18.31	35,272	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
Phantom Stock Units	(2)							(2)	(2)	Ordinary Shares	10,071		10,071	D

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 restricted share units ("RSUs") that vested on August 20, 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.

2. Each phantom stock unit represents the right to receive, on a 1-for-1 basis, the value of one ordinary share, payable in cash or stock upon settlement, at the election of the issuer, and subject to vesting and payment terms under the applicable award agreements.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ruth Ducena as Attorney-in-Fact for Ralf Klein-Boelting	08/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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