Qualys (QLYS) Chief Legal Officer reports 10b5-1 stock sales

Q: What insider transaction did Qualys (QLYS) disclose in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that Chief Legal Officer Bruce K. Posey sold a total of 1,101 shares of Qualys common stock in multiple transactions on January 20, 2026 .

Q: At what prices did the Qualys (QLYS) CLO sell shares on January 20, 2026?

Bruce K. Posey sold shares at weighted average prices of $131.7664 , $132.7051 , $133.6410 , and $134.50 per share, with price ranges from $131.35 up to $133.82 per share.

Q: Who is the insider involved in this Qualys (QLYS) Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The insider is Bruce K. Posey , who serves as Chief Legal Officer of Qualys, Inc., as indicated in the relationship section of the Form 4.

Q: How is the sale price information presented in this Qualys (QLYS) Form 4?

For several trades, the Form 4 reports weighted average prices , with footnotes noting ranges of $131.35–$132.18 , $132.36–$133.02 , and $133.38–$133.82 per share.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Qualys, Inc.'s Chief Legal Officer Bruce K. Posey reported selling a total of 1,101 shares of common stock on January 20, 2026 in multiple open-market transactions. The sales, reported on a Form 4, were executed at weighted average prices between $131.35 and $133.82 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 21, 2025. After these transactions, Posey beneficially owns 68,598 shares of Qualys common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,101 shares ($145,708)

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider POSEY BRUCE K

Role CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Sold 1,101 shs ($146K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	669	$131.7664	$88K
Sale	Common Stock	286	$132.7051	$38K
Sale	Common Stock	40	$133.641	$5K
Sale	Common Stock	106	$134.50	$14K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 69,030 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

The sale transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 21, 2025. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $131.35 to $132.18 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $132.36 to $133.02 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $133.38 to $133.82 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/22/2026 - 04:14 PM

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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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^*

POSEY BRUCE K

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O QUALYS, INC.

919 E. HILLSDALE BLVD.

(Street)

FOSTER CITY

94404

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUALYS, INC. [ QLYS ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S⁽¹⁾		669	D	$131.7664⁽²⁾	69,030	D
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S⁽¹⁾		286	D	$132.7051⁽³⁾	68,744	D
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S⁽¹⁾		40	D	$133.641⁽⁴⁾	68,704	D
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S⁽¹⁾		106	D	$134.5	68,598	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 21, 2025.

2. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $131.35 to $132.18 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.

3. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $132.36 to $133.02 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.

4. The sale price represents the weighted average price of the shares sold ranging from $133.38 to $133.82 per share. Upon request by the Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this Form 4.

	/s/ Bruce K. Posey	01/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Qualys (QLYS) disclose in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that Chief Legal Officer Bruce K. Posey sold a total of 1,101 shares of Qualys common stock in multiple transactions on January 20, 2026.

At what prices did the Qualys (QLYS) CLO sell shares on January 20, 2026?

Bruce K. Posey sold shares at weighted average prices of $131.7664, $132.7051, $133.6410, and $134.50 per share, with price ranges from $131.35 up to $133.82 per share.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares does Bruce K. Posey own after the reported sale?

Following the reported transactions, Bruce K. Posey beneficially owns 68,598 shares of Qualys common stock directly.

Was the Qualys (QLYS) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the sale transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Bruce K. Posey on August 21, 2025.

Who is the insider involved in this Qualys (QLYS) Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The insider is Bruce K. Posey, who serves as Chief Legal Officer of Qualys, Inc., as indicated in the relationship section of the Form 4.

How is the sale price information presented in this Qualys (QLYS) Form 4?

For several trades, the Form 4 reports weighted average prices, with footnotes noting ranges of $131.35–$132.18, $132.36–$133.02, and $133.38–$133.82 per share.