QuidelOrtho Corp (QDEL) awards RSUs and options to HR chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuidelOrtho Corporation’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ronald Lee Bowman, reported equity awards on January 30, 2026. He received 36,152 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, and 36,150 non-qualified stock options with a $27.17 exercise price expiring January 30, 2036.

Of the restricted stock units, 12,050 shares will vest on January 30, 2027, and the remaining 24,102 shares will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029. The 36,150 stock options will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2027, January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029. All holdings are reported as directly owned.

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^*

Bowman Ronald Lee

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9975 SUMMERS RIDGE ROAD

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CA 92121

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QuidelOrtho Corp [ QDEL ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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

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	(1)	01/30/2026		A		36,152		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	36,152	$0	36,152	D
Non-Qualified Stock Options	$27.17	01/30/2026		A		36,150		(3)	01/30/2036	Common Stock	36,150	$0	36,150	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of QuidelOrtho Corporation common stock.

2. 12,050 shares will vest on January 30, 2027; the remaining 24,102 shares will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029.

3. 36,150 shares will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2027, January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennifer Ahn, attorney-in-fact for Ronald Lee Bowman	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did QuidelOrtho (QDEL) report for Ronald Lee Bowman?

QuidelOrtho’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ronald Lee Bowman, reported equity awards granted on January 30, 2026. He received restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options that provide potential future ownership of QuidelOrtho common stock, subject to multi-year vesting schedules running from 2027 through 2029.

How many restricted stock units did Ronald Lee Bowman receive at QuidelOrtho (QDEL)?

Ronald Lee Bowman received 36,152 restricted stock units, each representing one share of QuidelOrtho common stock. These units vest over three years, with 12,050 shares vesting on January 30, 2027, and the remaining 24,102 vesting in equal installments in 2028 and 2029.

What stock options were granted to Ronald Lee Bowman by QuidelOrtho (QDEL)?

Bowman was granted 36,150 non-qualified stock options on January 30, 2026, with an exercise price of $27.17 per share and an expiration date of January 30, 2036. These options vest in three equal annual installments from January 30, 2027 through January 30, 2029.

When do Ronald Lee Bowman’s QuidelOrtho (QDEL) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest in stages: 12,050 shares vest on January 30, 2027. The remaining 24,102 units vest in two equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029, aligning the award with a three-year service and performance period.

What is the vesting schedule for Ronald Lee Bowman’s QuidelOrtho (QDEL) stock options?

The 36,150 non-qualified stock options vest in three equal installments on January 30, 2027, January 30, 2028, and January 30, 2029. This schedule spreads potential ownership benefits over several years, encouraging longer-term alignment with QuidelOrtho’s performance.

Are Ronald Lee Bowman’s QuidelOrtho (QDEL) equity awards directly owned?

Yes. The filing shows both the 36,152 restricted stock units and the 36,150 non-qualified stock options as directly owned by Ronald Lee Bowman. No indirect ownership entities or footnote disclaimers about voting or investment authority are indicated in this report.