ServiceNow officer gains 7,652 RSU shares, 3,057 for tax

Q: What did ServiceNow (NOW) disclose about Paul Fipps’ stock transactions on August 14, 2026?

Paul Fipps reported 7,652 ServiceNow (NOW) shares acquired via RSU vesting and conversion into common stock. In the same event, he relinquished 3,057 shares back to the issuer to satisfy federal and state tax withholding obligations under Rule 16b-3.

Q: Were Paul Fipps’ ServiceNow (NOW) transactions open-market buys or sells?

No. The Form 4 shows RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. RSUs converted into common stock, and a portion of those shares was relinquished to ServiceNow to cover tax liabilities, consistent with equity compensation mechanics.

Q: How many ServiceNow (NOW) RSU-based shares vested for Paul Fipps?

On August 14, 2026, RSU awards for Paul Fipps resulted in 7,652 shares of ServiceNow common stock being acquired. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share, subject to the applicable quarterly vesting schedules and continued service.

Q: How many ServiceNow (NOW) shares were used to cover Paul Fipps’ tax obligations?

A total of 3,057 ServiceNow shares were relinquished by Paul Fipps at $124.00 per share. Footnote F1 states these shares were exchanged for the issuer’s payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations arising from the RSU vesting event.

Q: What are the key vesting terms of Paul Fipps’ ServiceNow (NOW) RSUs?

The RSU grants vest in 12 quarterly installments, with first vesting dates noted as May 15, 2025, August 15, 2025, and May 15, 2026, respectively. Each installment requires Paul Fipps’ continued service with ServiceNow on the relevant vesting date.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) reported that officer Paul Fipps had 7,652 shares of common stock acquired on August 14, 2026 through the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units, each RSU converting into one share.

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ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) reported that officer Paul Fipps had 7,652 shares of common stock acquired on August 14, 2026 through the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units, each RSU converting into one share. To cover associated federal and state tax withholding obligations, 3,057 shares of common stock were relinquished back to the issuer at $124.00 per share, in accordance with Rule 16b-3. The activity reflects compensation-related RSU vesting and related tax withholding rather than open‑market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

7,652 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 9 txns

Insider Fipps Paul

Role President, Global Customer Ops

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units ^{F2, F3}	940	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units ^{F2, F4}	1,110	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units ^{F2, F5}	5,602	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	940	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F1	376	$124.00	$47K
Exercise	Common Stock	1,110	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F1	444	$124.00	$55K
Exercise	Common Stock	5,602	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F1	2,237	$124.00	$277K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 69,421 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 19,955.1822 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Represents shares relinquished by the Reporting Person in exchange for the Issuer's payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person resulting from the vesting of RSUs, in accordance with Rule 16b-3.
F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
F3. The restricted stock units vest as to 1/12th of the total shares quarterly, with the first vesting having occurred on May 15, 2025, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
F4. The restricted stock units vest as to 1/12th of the total shares quarterly, with the first vesting having occurred on August 15, 2025, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
F5. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, with the first vesting having occurred on May 15, 2026, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSU-derived shares acquired: 7,652 shares Shares relinquished for tax withholding: 3,057 shares Tax withholding share price: $124.00 per share +2 more

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RSU-derived shares acquired 7,652 shares Total exerciseShares from RSU conversions on August 14, 2026

Shares relinquished for tax withholding 3,057 shares exercisePriceOrTaxLiabilityShares at RSU vesting on August 14, 2026

Tax withholding share price $124.00 per share Price applied to common stock relinquished for federal and state tax obligations

Single RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock

Quarterly vesting installments 12 installments RSUs vest in 12 equal quarterly tranches, subject to continued service

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Rule 16b-3, contingent right, tax withholding obligations

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The restricted stock units vest as to 1/12th of the total shares quarterly"

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.

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"in exchange for the Issuer's payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations ... in accordance with Rule 16b-3"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

tax withholding obligations financial

"payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person"

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What did ServiceNow (NOW) disclose about Paul Fipps’ stock transactions on August 14, 2026?

Paul Fipps reported 7,652 ServiceNow (NOW) shares acquired via RSU vesting and conversion into common stock. In the same event, he relinquished 3,057 shares back to the issuer to satisfy federal and state tax withholding obligations under Rule 16b-3.

Were Paul Fipps’ ServiceNow (NOW) transactions open-market buys or sells?

No. The Form 4 shows RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. RSUs converted into common stock, and a portion of those shares was relinquished to ServiceNow to cover tax liabilities, consistent with equity compensation mechanics.

How many ServiceNow (NOW) RSU-based shares vested for Paul Fipps?

On August 14, 2026, RSU awards for Paul Fipps resulted in 7,652 shares of ServiceNow common stock being acquired. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share, subject to the applicable quarterly vesting schedules and continued service.

How many ServiceNow (NOW) shares were used to cover Paul Fipps’ tax obligations?

A total of 3,057 ServiceNow shares were relinquished by Paul Fipps at $124.00 per share. Footnote F1 states these shares were exchanged for the issuer’s payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations arising from the RSU vesting event.

What are the key vesting terms of Paul Fipps’ ServiceNow (NOW) RSUs?

The RSU grants vest in 12 quarterly installments, with first vesting dates noted as May 15, 2025, August 15, 2025, and May 15, 2026, respectively. Each installment requires Paul Fipps’ continued service with ServiceNow on the relevant vesting date.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/18/2026 - 06:19 PM EDT

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^*

Fipps Paul

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2225 LAWSON LANE

(Street)

SANTA CLARA

CALIFORNIA

95054

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ServiceNow, Inc. [ NOW ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President, Global Customer Ops

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026

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	08/14/2026		M		940	A	$0	16,300.1822	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		F		376⁽¹⁾	D	$124	15,924.1822	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		M		1,110	A	$0	17,034.1822	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		F		444⁽¹⁾	D	$124	16,590.1822	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		M		5,602	A	$0	22,192.1822	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		F		2,237⁽¹⁾	D	$124	19,955.1822	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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	08/14/2026		M			940	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	940	$0	5,650	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	08/14/2026		M			1,110	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	1,110	$0	7,750	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	08/14/2026		M			5,602	⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Common Stock	5,602	$0	56,021	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares relinquished by the Reporting Person in exchange for the Issuer's payment of federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person resulting from the vesting of RSUs, in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.

3. The restricted stock units vest as to 1/12th of the total shares quarterly, with the first vesting having occurred on May 15, 2025, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

4. The restricted stock units vest as to 1/12th of the total shares quarterly, with the first vesting having occurred on August 15, 2025, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

5. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, with the first vesting having occurred on May 15, 2026, and subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Paul Fipps by Hossein Nowbar, Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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