Pegasystems (PEGA) executive logs RSU conversion and tax share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEGASYSTEMS INC executive John Gerard Higgins reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On March 5, 2026, he acquired 2,202 restricted stock units through an exercise or conversion, which correspond to 2,202 common shares at $0.00 per share.

Following this, he disposed of 1,229 common shares at $47.05 per share to cover tax obligations associated with the award vesting. After these transactions, his direct common stock holdings were 51,797 shares, and direct restricted stock unit holdings were 17,608 units.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Higgins John Gerard

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEGASYSTEMS INC.

225 WYMAN STREET, STE 300

(Street)

WALTHAM MA 02451

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEGASYSTEMS INC [ PEGA ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief, Client &Partner Success

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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
Common stock	03/05/2026		M		2,202(1)	A	$0	53,026	D
Common stock	03/05/2026		F		1,229	D	$47.05	51,797	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/05/2026		M			2,202(1)	03/05/2025(2)	03/05/2028	Common stock	2,202	$0	17,608	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, following vesting, one share of common stock.

2. 25% of the restricted stock units vest on the Date Exercisable in Table II, and the remaining 75% vest in equal quarterly installments over the following three years.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ewelina Kemp, Attorney-in-Fact for John Gerard Higgins	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did John Gerard Higgins report in this PEGA Form 4 filing?

John Gerard Higgins reported vesting-related equity transactions at Pegasystems. He exercised 2,202 restricted stock units into common shares at $0.00 per share, then disposed of 1,229 shares at $47.05 per share to satisfy associated tax obligations.

How many Pegasystems (PEGA) shares does Higgins hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, John Gerard Higgins directly holds 51,797 shares of Pegasystems common stock. He also directly holds 17,608 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock following vesting, according to the filing footnotes.

What type of equity awards are involved in the PEGA Form 4 for Higgins?

The Form 4 for John Gerard Higgins involves restricted stock units and common stock. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock after vesting, and 2,202 units were converted into common shares in the reported transaction.

Why were 1,229 Pegasystems shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 1,229 Pegasystems common shares were disposed of to cover tax liabilities related to the equity award. The filing labels this as a tax-withholding disposition at $47.05 per share, rather than an open-market sale initiated for investment purposes.

How do the restricted stock units for PEGA vest for Higgins?

According to the footnotes, 25% of the restricted stock units vest on the initial exercisable date. The remaining 75% vest in equal quarterly installments over the following three years, gradually delivering additional common shares as they vest.