Qualys (QLYS) chief legal officer has 1,659 shares withheld for RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Qualys, Inc. chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey reported a routine tax-related transaction in company stock. On 02/01/2026, 1,659 shares of Qualys common stock were withheld to cover his tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.

After this withholding, Posey directly beneficially owned 66,939 shares of Qualys common stock.

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^*

POSEY BRUCE K

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F		1,659(1)	D	$131.9	66,939	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	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Qualys (QLYS) chief legal officer report in this Form 4?

Qualys chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey reported that 1,659 shares of common stock were withheld on February 1, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, a standard administrative transaction for equity compensation.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares were withheld for taxes in this filing?

A total of 1,659 Qualys common shares were withheld at a price of $131.90 per share. The withholding covered Bruce K. Posey’s tax liability tied to the vesting of his restricted stock units, rather than an open-market sale.

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

Following the tax withholding, Bruce K. Posey beneficially owns 66,939 shares of Qualys common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings after the 1,659 shares were withheld in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.

Was the Qualys (QLYS) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No. The Form 4 shows shares were withheld to cover tax liability from vesting restricted stock units. This means the 1,659 shares were not an open-market sale but an automatic share withholding for payroll tax purposes on equity compensation.

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

Transaction code "F" indicates a tax withholding transaction related to equity awards. In this case, 1,659 shares of Qualys common stock were withheld to satisfy Bruce K. Posey’s tax obligations when his restricted stock units vested on February 1, 2026.

What is Bruce K. Posey’s role at Qualys (QLYS) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies Bruce K. Posey as an officer of Qualys, serving as chief legal officer. His reported transaction involves company common stock withheld for taxes on vesting restricted stock units, reported as directly owned after the withholding.