Qualys (QLYS) director Wendy Pfeiffer awarded 2,628 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pfeiffer Wendy reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

QUALYS, INC. director Wendy Pfeiffer received an equity award of 2,628 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cash cost. These units vest on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the day before the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, conditioned on her continued service. Following this grant, she holds 13,210 shares of Qualys common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Pfeiffer Wendy

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,628	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,210 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,628 shares Shares after transaction: 13,210 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share +1 more

4 metrics

RSU grant size 2,628 shares Restricted stock units granted to director

Shares after transaction 13,210 shares Total direct holdings following grant

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share RSUs granted at no cash cost

Vesting date June 10, 2027 Latest vesting date for RSUs, subject to service

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vesting, annual meeting of stockholders, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"The reported securities represent restricted stock units which vest on the earlier of (i) June 10, 2027..."

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.

vesting financial

"restricted stock units which vest on the earlier of (i) June 10, 2027 or (ii) the day before the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting..."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

annual meeting of stockholders regulatory

"the day before the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service..."

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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^*

Pfeiffer Wendy

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026

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	06/10/2026		A		2,628(1)	A	$0	13,210	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 securities represent restricted stock units which vest on the earlier of (i) June 10, 2027 or (ii) the day before the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each such vesting date.

	/s/ Bruce Posey, by power of attorney	06/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did QUALYS (QLYS) director Wendy Pfeiffer report?

Wendy Pfeiffer reported receiving 2,628 restricted stock units of QUALYS common stock as a grant. The award is a form of equity compensation, given at no cash cost, and reflects the company’s practice of paying directors partly in stock-based incentives.

How many QUALYS (QLYS) shares does Wendy Pfeiffer hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Wendy Pfeiffer holds 13,210 shares of QUALYS common stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded 2,628 restricted stock units, which are subject to vesting conditions tied to time and continued board service through specified future dates.

When do Wendy Pfeiffer’s new QUALYS (QLYS) restricted stock units vest?

The 2,628 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the day before QUALYS’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Vesting is contingent on her continued service as a director through the applicable vesting date, aligning compensation with ongoing board participation.

Did Wendy Pfeiffer buy or sell QUALYS (QLYS) shares in this Form 4?

She did not buy or sell shares on the open market in this filing. Instead, she acquired 2,628 restricted stock units as a grant, recorded with transaction code “A,” which indicates a grant, award, or other non-market acquisition of issuer equity.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the QUALYS (QLYS) Form 4?

Transaction code “A” on this Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. Here, it reflects the issuance of 2,628 restricted stock units of QUALYS common stock to director Wendy Pfeiffer as part of her equity compensation, rather than a purchase.