QCR Holdings (QCRH) EVP expands stake through awards and RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QCR Holdings executive Nicole A. Lee, EVP and Chief HR Officer, reported acquiring shares through equity awards. On March 3, she exercised or converted derivative securities, resulting in 202 performance shares and 146 shares of common stock, leaving her with 606 performance shares and 3,015 common shares held directly. A related grant of restricted stock units gives her the contingent right to receive an equal number of QCR common shares or cash, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2026.

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^*

Lee Nicole A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3551 SEVENTH STREET

SUITE 204

(Street)

MOLINE IL 61265

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QCR HOLDINGS INC [ QCRH ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief HR Officer

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

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	03/03/2026		M		146	A	$75.04	3,015	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
Performance Shares	$75.04	03/03/2026		M			202	03/03/2026(1)	03/03/2029	Common Stock	202	$0.0	606	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a restricted stock unit grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of QCR Holdings, Inc. common stock or the cash equivalent of one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vest in four annual equal installments beginning on March 3, 2026.

	By: Shellee Showalter For: Nicole Lee	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did QCRH executive Nicole A. Lee report?

Nicole A. Lee reported acquiring equity in QCR Holdings through derivative exercises and awards. On March 3, she obtained 202 performance shares and 146 common shares, increasing her direct holdings to 606 performance shares and 3,015 common shares.

How many QCRH common shares does Nicole A. Lee hold after the latest Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Nicole A. Lee holds 3,015 shares of QCR Holdings common stock directly. These holdings reflect the March 3 derivative exercise that delivered 146 shares, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

What are the performance shares reported by QCRH executive Nicole A. Lee?

The filing shows Nicole A. Lee acquiring 202 performance shares, categorized as derivative securities. Following the March 3 transaction, she directly holds 606 performance shares, which are equity awards whose value depends on QCR Holdings’ performance conditions and plan terms.

What restricted stock unit grant did QCRH disclose for Nicole A. Lee?

The filing notes a restricted stock unit grant to Nicole A. Lee. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one QCR Holdings common share or its cash equivalent, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning March 3, 2026, subject to the award’s terms.

At what price were the QCRH common shares acquired in the March 3 transaction?

The March 3 derivative exercise delivered 146 QCR Holdings common shares at a stated transaction price of $75.04 per share. This reflects the price associated with the exercise or conversion of the derivative security, as reported in the Form 4 data.