Were the Qualys (QLYS) CEO’s share sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 27, 2026. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing was set in advance rather than decided on the trade date.

Qualys (QLYS) CEO sells 30,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

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QUALYS, INC. CEO and President Sumedh S. Thakar reported open-market sales of a total of 30,000 shares of Common Stock on June 30, 2026. The transactions were executed in three tranches of 10,000 shares each at prices of $140.00, $135.00, and $130.00 per share. These sales were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 27, 2026. Following the transactions, Thakar directly held 196,686 shares of Qualys Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 30,000 shares ($4,050,000)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Thakar Sumedh S

Role CEO & PRESIDENT

Sold 30,000 shs ($4.05M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	10,000	$130.00	$1.30M
Sale	Common Stock	10,000	$135.00	$1.35M
Sale	Common Stock	10,000	$140.00	$1.40M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 216,686 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 30,000 shares Tranche size: 10,000 shares Sale price 1: $140.00 per share +3 more

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Shares sold 30,000 shares Total Common Stock sold on June 30, 2026

Tranche size 10,000 shares Size of each individual open-market sale

Sale price 1 $140.00 per share First 10,000-share open-market sale

Sale price 2 $135.00 per share Second 10,000-share open-market sale

Sale price 3 $130.00 per share Third 10,000-share open-market sale

Shares held after 196,686 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following transactions

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sale transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Qualys (QLYS) report for its CEO?

Qualys CEO Sumedh S. Thakar reported selling 30,000 shares of Common Stock. The sales occurred in three equal blocks of 10,000 shares on June 30, 2026, as open-market transactions under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what prices did the Qualys (QLYS) CEO sell his shares?

The CEO sold three blocks of 10,000 Qualys shares at prices of $140.00, $135.00, and $130.00 per share. All transactions took place on June 30, 2026, as reported open-market sales of Common Stock.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares does the CEO hold after the reported sales?

After the reported transactions, CEO Sumedh S. Thakar directly holds 196,686 shares of Qualys Common Stock. This figure reflects his position following the June 30, 2026 open-market sales totaling 30,000 shares.

What type of security did the Qualys (QLYS) CEO sell in this Form 4?

All reported transactions involve Qualys Common Stock. The Form 4 lists three non-derivative open-market sale transactions, each for 10,000 shares, executed at different share prices on June 30, 2026.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Thakar Sumedh S

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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)
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	06/30/2026		S⁽¹⁾		10,000	D	$130	216,686	D
Common Stock	06/30/2026		S⁽¹⁾		10,000	D	$135	206,686	D
Common Stock	06/30/2026		S⁽¹⁾		10,000	D	$140	196,686	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 February 27, 2026.

	/s/ Bruce Posey by power of attorney for Sumedh S. Thakar	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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