[Form 4] QUALYS, INC. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Qualys (QLYS) reported an insider transaction by CEO & President and Director Sumedh S. Thakar. On 11/01/2025, 6,043 shares of common stock were withheld at $123.26 per share to cover taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units, coded “F” on the form.

Following this administrative withholding, Thakar directly beneficially owns 259,000 Qualys shares. The filing reflects tax settlement mechanics tied to equity compensation rather than an open-market sale.

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^*

Thakar Sumedh S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUALYS, INC.

919 E. HILLSDALE BLVD.

(Street)

FOSTER CITY CA 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO & PRESIDENT

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/01/2025

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	11/01/2025		F		6,043(1)	D	$123.26	259,000	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported shares were withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.

	/s/ Bruce Posey by power of attorney for Sumedh S. Thakar	11/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

The CEO & President, Sumedh S. Thakar, reported a tax withholding of 6,043 shares on 11/01/2025 related to RSU vesting.

What was the price used for the withheld QLYS shares?

The shares were withheld at $123.26 per share.

How many Qualys shares does Sumedh S. Thakar now directly own?

He directly beneficially owns 259,000 shares after the reported transaction.

What does transaction code "F" indicate on the Form 4?

Code F denotes shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of equity awards, as noted in the filing.

Was this an open-market sale of Qualys shares?

No. The filing states the shares were withheld to cover taxes in connection with RSU vesting.

Who is the reporting person in this QLYS Form 4?

The reporting person is Sumedh S. Thakar, the company’s CEO & President and a Director.