Qualys (QLYS) legal chief sells 1,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QUALYS, INC. chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey reported an open-market sale of 1,000 shares of common stock at $155.00 per share. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 21, 2025. Following this sale, he directly holds 63,571 shares.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,000 shares ($155,000)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider POSEY BRUCE K

Role CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Sold 1,000 shs ($155K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,000	$155.00	$155K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 63,571 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,000 shares Sale price per share: $155.00 per share Shares held after sale: 63,571 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 1,000 shares Open-market sale on July 6, 2026

Sale price per share $155.00 per share Common stock transaction

Shares held after sale 63,571 shares Direct ownership following transaction

Key Terms

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

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale transaction ... was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sale transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant"

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) disclose in this Form 4?

Qualys reported that chief legal officer Bruce K. Posey sold 1,000 shares of common stock at $155.00 per share. The transaction was an open-market sale and was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares did the insider sell and at what price?

Bruce K. Posey sold 1,000 Qualys shares in this transaction at a price of $155.00 per share. The filing classifies the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock.

How many Qualys (QLYS) shares does the insider hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, Bruce K. Posey directly holds 63,571 shares of Qualys common stock. This figure reflects his position immediately following the 1,000-share open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4.

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

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Bruce K. Posey on August 21, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades to help manage potential insider trading concerns.

What role does Bruce K. Posey hold at Qualys (QLYS)?

Bruce K. Posey serves as Chief Legal Officer of Qualys. As an executive officer, his trades in Qualys common stock must be reported on Form 4, providing transparency into his equity transactions in the company.

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

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

X

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)
07/06/2026

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	07/06/2026		S(1)		1,000	D	$155	63,571	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 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.

	/s/ Bruce K. Posey	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)