Qualys (NASDAQ: QLYS) legal chief covers tax bill with 2,270 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QUALYS, INC. chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 1, 2026, 2,270 shares of common stock were withheld at $88.53 per share to cover his tax liability from vesting restricted stock units, rather than sold in the open market. After this withholding, he directly holds 68,685 Qualys shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider POSEY BRUCE K

Role CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,270	$88.53	$201K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,685 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 2,270 shares Withholding price per share: $88.53 per share Shares held after transaction: 68,685 shares

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Shares withheld for taxes 2,270 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 1, 2026

Withholding price per share $88.53 per share Value used for RSU tax withholding

Shares held after transaction 68,685 shares Direct Qualys holdings after tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax liability, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax liability financial

"shares were withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 CALIFORNIA 94404

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	05/01/2026		F		2,270(1)	D	$88.53	68,685	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 K. Posey	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Qualys (QLYS) report for Bruce K. Posey?

Qualys reported that chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey had 2,270 shares of common stock withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. This was recorded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and reflects routine payroll-style tax settlement.

Did Bruce K. Posey sell Qualys (QLYS) shares on the open market?

No. The Form 4 shows 2,270 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units at $88.53 per share. These shares went to cover taxes, so the transaction does not represent a discretionary open-market sale by Posey.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares does Bruce K. Posey hold after the tax withholding?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Bruce K. Posey directly holds 68,685 shares of Qualys common stock. This post-transaction figure comes from the Form 4 and shows his remaining equity position following the RSU-related tax settlement.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Qualys (QLYS) Form 4 filing?

Code "F" on the Qualys Form 4 indicates shares were disposed of to pay the exercise price or cover tax liability. Here, 2,270 shares were withheld specifically to satisfy Bruce K. Posey’s tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, not a market sale.

At what price were the withheld Qualys (QLYS) shares valued in this Form 4?

The withheld 2,270 Qualys shares tied to Bruce K. Posey’s tax liability were valued at $88.53 per share. This price is used to calculate the tax-withholding amount associated with the vesting restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.