QuinStreet CEO reports stock sale and gifts
QuinStreet, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Douglas Valenti reported multiple stock transactions involving QuinStreet common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
QuinStreet, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Douglas Valenti reported multiple stock transactions involving QuinStreet common stock. On August 7, 2026, an entity associated with him sold 751,631 shares at $20.50 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On August 10, 2026, a total of 84,595 shares were relinquished to QuinStreet at $22.02 per share to pay exercise price or tax withholding obligations tied to RSU vesting, and 163,310 shares were transferred as bona fide gifts, including gifts involving a trust. Indirect holdings of 6,903 shares are reported as held by his children.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 751,631 shares
Net Sell
11 txns
Insider
Valenti Douglas
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
751,631 shs ($15.41M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 12,085 | $22.02 | $266K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 6,043 | $22.02 | $133K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 24,169 | $22.02 | $532K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 24,169 | $22.02 | $532K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 6,043 | $22.02 | $133K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 6,043 | $22.02 | $133K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock F1 | 6,043 | $22.02 | $133K |
| Gift | Common Stock | 81,655 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Stock | 81,655 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Common Stock F2, F3 | 751,631 | $20.50 | $15.41M |
| holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 821,308 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,077,933 shares (Indirect, by Trust);
Common Stock — 6,903 shares (Indirect, by Son)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Exempt transaction pursuant to Section 16b-3 for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities incident to the receipt, exercise or vesting of a security issued in accordance with Rule 16b-3. All of the shares reported as disposed of in this Form 4 were relinquished to the Issuer by the Reporting Person and cancelled by the Issuer in exchange for the Issuer's agreement to pay federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person resulting from the vesting of RSUs.
- F2. The shares sold on August 7, 2026, and reported on this Form 4 were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 6, 2024.
- F3. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $20.00 to $20.91. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the issuer, or security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- F4. Shares held by Mr. Valenti's children.
Key Figures
Shares sold by trust: 751,631 shares
RSU-related shares withheld: 84,595 shares
Gifted shares total: 163,310 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold by trust
751,631 shares
Indirect sale on August 7, 2026 at $20.50 per share under Rule 10b5-1 plan
RSU-related shares withheld
84,595 shares
Code F dispositions on August 10, 2026 at $22.02 per share for tax obligations
Gifted shares total
163,310 shares
Bona fide gifts on August 10, 2026 including direct and trust-related transfers
Direct gifted lot
81,655 shares
Code G disposition at $0.0000 per share, direct ownership
Trust gift received
81,655 shares
Code G acquisition at $0.0000 per share, indirect ownership by Trust
Children’s indirect holdings
6,903 shares
Indirect holdings reported as held by Mr. Valenti’s children
Sale price per share
$20.50 per share
Price for 751,631 shares sold on August 7, 2026
RSU tax price per share
$22.02 per share
Price used for 84,595 shares withheld or delivered for RSU tax obligations
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Section 16b-3, restricted stock units, bona fide gift, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
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.
Section 16b-3 regulatory
"Exempt transaction pursuant to Section 16b-3 for payment of exercise price or tax liability"
restricted stock units financial
"resulting from the vesting of RSUs."
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.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
federal and state tax withholding obligations financial
"agreement to pay federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person"
FAQ
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What stock sale did QuinStreet (QNST) CEO Douglas Valenti report in this Form 4?
Douglas Valenti reported an indirect sale of 751,631 shares of QuinStreet common stock on August 7, 2026 at $20.50 per share. The sale was executed by a trust associated with him under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 6, 2024.
Were QuinStreet (QNST) CEO stock sales made under a 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The 751,631-share sale on August 7, 2026 was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 6, 2024. The filing also checks the Rule 10b5-1 box, indicating use of a pre-arranged trading plan for the reported transactions.
What gifts of QuinStreet (QNST) stock did Douglas Valenti report?
Douglas Valenti reported bona fide gifts totaling 163,310 shares of QuinStreet common stock on August 10, 2026. This includes 81,655 shares disposed of directly and 81,655 shares acquired indirectly through a trust, reflecting a transfer of ownership structure by gift.
What indirect QuinStreet (QNST) holdings by Douglas Valenti’s family are disclosed?
The filing shows indirect ownership of 6,903 shares of QuinStreet common stock held by Mr. Valenti’s children. This position is reported as held "by Son," with a footnote clarifying the shares are held by his children, indicating family-related beneficial ownership.
Do the QuinStreet (QNST) CEO’s Form 4 transactions include stock option exercises?
No option exercises are reported; instead, Code F entries show 84,595 shares delivered or withheld at $22.02 per share. These transactions paid the exercise price or tax liabilities related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) under Section 16b-3 exemptions.
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