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Restricted stock grant boosts ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) director stake

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quinlan Larry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ServiceNow director Larry Quinlan received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. He was awarded 3,260 RSUs of ServiceNow common stock on May 21, 2026, with no cash paid per unit. All RSUs vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 and the company’s next annual stockholder meeting in 2027. Each RSU will settle into one share of common stock upon vesting and settlement. After this grant, Quinlan directly holds 11,465 shares of ServiceNow common stock.

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Insider Quinlan Larry
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,260 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,465 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). 100% of the RSUs vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 and the date of the Issuer's next annual stockholder meeting in 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon settlement for no consideration. On December 17, 2025, the Issuer effected a 5-for-1 stock split of its common stock (the "Stock Split"), which resulted in the reporting person receiving four additional shares for each share of common stock of the Issuer held as of such date.
RSU grant size 3,260 RSUs Award to director Larry Quinlan on May 21, 2026
Grant price per unit $0.0000 per share Restricted stock units granted at no cash cost
Post-grant holdings 11,465 shares Common stock directly held after RSU grant
Vesting date May 21, 2027 100% of RSUs vest on earlier of this date or 2027 annual meeting
Stock split ratio 5-for-1 split Effective December 17, 2025 for ServiceNow common stock
restricted stock units financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
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.
RSUs financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
5-for-1 stock split financial
"On December 17, 2025, the Issuer effected a 5-for-1 stock split"
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Quinlan Larry
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SERVICENOW, INC.
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026		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
Common Stock05/21/2026A3,260(1)A$011,465(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). 100% of the RSUs vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 and the date of the Issuer's next annual stockholder meeting in 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon settlement for no consideration.
2. On December 17, 2025, the Issuer effected a 5-for-1 stock split of its common stock (the "Stock Split"), which resulted in the reporting person receiving four additional shares for each share of common stock of the Issuer held as of such date.
Remarks:
EXHIBIT LIST: EX-24 2026 Section 16 POA - Quinlan
/s/ Larry Quinlan by Hossein Nowbar, Attorney-in-Fact05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ServiceNow (NOW) report for Larry Quinlan?

ServiceNow reported that director Larry Quinlan received a grant of 3,260 restricted stock units. The award was made on May 21, 2026 and represents compensation, not an open-market share purchase or sale, with each unit converting into one share upon settlement.

How many ServiceNow (NOW) shares does Larry Quinlan hold after this Form 4?

Following the restricted stock unit grant, Larry Quinlan holds 11,465 shares of ServiceNow common stock directly. This figure reflects his position after the 3,260-unit RSU award reported in the Form 4 insider filing for the May 21, 2026 transaction.

When do Larry Quinlan’s new ServiceNow (NOW) RSUs vest?

Quinlan’s 3,260 restricted stock units vest 100% on the earlier of May 21, 2027 and ServiceNow’s next annual stockholder meeting in 2027. Once vested, each RSU will deliver one share of ServiceNow common stock at settlement without additional consideration.

What type of award did ServiceNow (NOW) grant to Larry Quinlan?

ServiceNow granted Larry Quinlan an award of restricted stock units, or RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of ServiceNow common stock upon vesting and settlement, with no purchase price required from the director for these shares.

Did Larry Quinlan buy or sell ServiceNow (NOW) shares in the market?

The Form 4 shows a compensation-related acquisition, not a market trade. Quinlan received 3,260 restricted stock units as a grant at zero dollar price per unit, rather than buying or selling existing ServiceNow shares in open-market transactions.

What stock split affecting ServiceNow (NOW) shares is referenced in the filing?

The filing notes that on December 17, 2025, ServiceNow completed a 5-for-1 stock split of its common stock. As a result, the reporting person received four additional shares for each share held on that date, increasing prior share counts accordingly.