QuidelOrtho (QDEL) CFO Joseph Busky receives 29,444 restricted stock units

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QuidelOrtho Corporation reported an equity compensation grant to its Chief Financial Officer, Joseph M. Busky. On January 30, 2026, he was awarded 29,444 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one share of QuidelOrtho common stock, at a grant price of $0 as part of his compensation.

According to the vesting schedule, 9,814 shares will vest on January 30, 2027. The remaining 19,630 shares will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029, aligning Busky’s incentives with the company’s multi‑year performance.

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^*

Busky Joseph M.

(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 Financial 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		29,444		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	29,444	$0	29,444	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. 9,814 shares will vest on January 30, 2027; the remaining 19,630 shares will vest in equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Phillip S. Askim, attorney-in-fact for Joseph M. Busky	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did QuidelOrtho (QDEL) report for Joseph M. Busky?

QuidelOrtho reported that Chief Financial Officer Joseph M. Busky received 29,444 restricted stock units on January 30, 2026. These RSUs are equity compensation, giving him the right to receive the same number of QuidelOrtho common shares as they vest over time.

How many QuidelOrtho (QDEL) restricted stock units were granted to the CFO?

Joseph M. Busky was granted 29,444 restricted stock units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of QuidelOrtho common stock, providing long-term equity-based compensation that links his potential future ownership directly to the company’s share performance.

What is the vesting schedule for Joseph M. Busky’s QuidelOrtho (QDEL) RSUs?

The RSUs vest in three steps: 9,814 shares vest on January 30, 2027, and the remaining 19,630 shares vest in equal installments on January 30, 2028 and January 30, 2029. This multi-year schedule supports long-term alignment with shareholders.

Did Joseph M. Busky pay anything for the QuidelOrtho (QDEL) RSUs?

No, the Form 4 shows a price per unit of $0 for the 29,444 restricted stock units. This indicates they were granted as compensation, not purchased in the open market, which is typical for executive equity awards in public companies.

How many derivative securities does the QuidelOrtho (QDEL) CFO hold after this grant?

Following the January 30, 2026 transaction, Joseph M. Busky beneficially owns 29,444 restricted stock units directly. These units correspond to an equal number of potential QuidelOrtho common shares, subject to the stated vesting dates and continued service conditions.

Is Joseph M. Busky’s QuidelOrtho (QDEL) RSU award reported as a direct or indirect holding?

The Form 4 classifies the 29,444 restricted stock units as held with direct ownership. There is no indication of an intermediary entity or trust in the ownership field, so the award is attributed directly to the Chief Financial Officer personally.