Quest Resource CFO has shares withheld for taxes

Quest Resource Holding Corp Sr.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/30/2026 - 04:52 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quest Resource Holding Corp Sr. VP of Finance and CFO Brett Wade Johnston had 1,623 shares of common stock withheld on June 26, 2026 at $1.24 per share to cover tax obligations. After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 91,727 common shares, including RSUs, DSUs and owned shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 1,623 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Johnston Brett Wade

Role Sr. VP of Finance and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,623	$1.24	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 91,727 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Includes (a) 6,667 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest on June 26, 2027, (b) 40,000 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, August 13, 2027 and August 13, 2028, (c) 5,767 deferred stock units ("DSUs") (such shares of common stock underlying such DSUs shall be issued upon the Reporting Person's separation from service with the Issuer) and (d) 39,293 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,623 shares Withholding price: $1.24 per share Shares held after transaction: 91,727 shares +4 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 1,623 shares Common Stock, tax-withholding disposition on June 26, 2026

Withholding price $1.24 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after transaction 91,727 shares Total direct common stock position after transaction

RSUs vesting June 26, 2027 6,667 RSUs Restricted stock units scheduled to vest on June 26, 2027

Time-based RSUs in August tranches 40,000 RSUs Vest in three equal installments Aug 13, 2026–2028

Deferred stock units 5,767 DSUs Shares issuable upon separation from service

Currently owned common shares 39,293 shares Common stock beneficially owned by the reporting person

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), deferred stock units ("DSUs"), tax-withholding disposition, beneficially owned

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Includes (a) 6,667 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

deferred stock units ("DSUs") financial

"and (c) 5,767 deferred stock units ("DSUs") (such shares of common stock"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

beneficially owned financial

"and (d) 39,293 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did QRHC CFO Brett Wade Johnston report?

Quest Resource Holding Corp CFO Brett Wade Johnston reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,623 common shares. The shares were withheld by the company to cover tax liabilities, rather than sold on the open market, as part of equity compensation-related activity.

At what price were Brett Wade Johnston’s QRHC shares withheld for taxes?

The 1,623 Quest Resource Holding Corp common shares were withheld at $1.24 per share. This price reflects the value used to satisfy Johnston’s tax obligation tied to his equity compensation, not an open-market sale transaction on a stock exchange.

How many QRHC shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Brett Wade Johnston holds 91,727 Quest Resource Holding Corp common shares directly. This figure includes time-based restricted stock units, deferred stock units and 39,293 currently owned common shares as described in the Form 4 footnote.

Is the QRHC CFO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. The company withheld 1,623 shares to pay Johnston’s tax liability associated with equity awards, a routine compensation-related mechanism rather than a discretionary sale of stock.

What unvested equity awards does the QRHC CFO have outstanding?

The CFO has 6,667 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on June 26, 2027 and 40,000 RSUs vesting in three equal installments in August 2026, 2027 and 2028, plus 5,767 deferred stock units issuable upon his separation from service with Quest Resource.

How many QRHC common shares does the CFO beneficially own today?

Within the 91,727 reported common shares, Brett Wade Johnston beneficially owns 39,293 current common shares. The remainder represents unvested restricted stock units and deferred stock units that will convert into common stock upon future vesting or separation from service.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Johnston Brett Wade

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORPORATION

433 E. LAS COLINAS BOULEVARD, SUITE 675

(Street)

IRVING TEXAS 75039

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Quest Resource Holding Corp [ QRHC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Sr. VP of Finance and CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026

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	06/26/2026		F		1,623	D	$1.24	91,727(1)	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. Includes (a) 6,667 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest on June 26, 2027, (b) 40,000 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, August 13, 2027 and August 13, 2028, (c) 5,767 deferred stock units ("DSUs") (such shares of common stock underlying such DSUs shall be issued upon the Reporting Person's separation from service with the Issuer) and (d) 39,293 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

	/s/ Brett W. Johnston	06/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)