Quest Resource (QRHC) CFO granted 5,767 DSUs, now holds 93,350 units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Johnston Brett Wade reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Quest Resource Holding Corp reported that Sr. VP of Finance and CFO Brett Wade Johnston received a grant of 5,767 deferred stock units on common stock valued at $1.18 per unit under the 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan.

The common shares underlying these DSUs will be issued when he separates from the company. After this grant, he beneficially owns 93,350 share equivalents, including restricted stock units scheduled to vest between June 2026 and August 2028 and 34,250 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Johnston Brett Wade

Role Sr. VP of Finance and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,767	$1.18	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 93,350 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

These reported securities represent deferred stock units ("DSUs") granted under the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan. The shares of common stock underlying such DSUs shall be issued upon the Reporting Person's separation from service with the Issuer. Includes (a) 13,333 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and 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 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) 34,250 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 5,767 units Grant reference price: $1.18 per unit Total holdings after transaction: 93,350 shares and units +4 more

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Deferred stock units granted 5,767 units Grant on common stock reported on April 3, 2026

Grant reference price $1.18 per unit Value used for the 5,767 deferred stock units

Total holdings after transaction 93,350 shares and units Beneficial ownership following the DSU grant

RSUs vesting June 2026-2027 13,333 RSUs Scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027

RSUs vesting August 2026-2028 40,000 RSUs Scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, 2027 and 2028

Deferred stock units outstanding 5,767 DSUs Common shares to be issued upon separation from service

Common shares owned 34,250 shares Common stock beneficially owned by the reporting person

Key Terms

deferred stock units ("DSUs"), 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), beneficially owned

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deferred stock units ("DSUs") financial

"These reported securities represent deferred stock units ("DSUs") granted under the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan."

2024 Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"These reported securities represent deferred stock units ("DSUs") granted under the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan."

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Includes (a) 13,333 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027"

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.

beneficially owned financial

"and (d) 34,250 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/07/2026 - 06:50 PM

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^*

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)
04/03/2026

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	04/03/2026		A		5,767⁽¹⁾	A	$1.18	93,350⁽²⁾	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. These reported securities represent deferred stock units ("DSUs") granted under the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan. The shares of common stock underlying such DSUs shall be issued upon the Reporting Person's separation from service with the Issuer.

2. Includes (a) 13,333 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and 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 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) 34,250 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

	/s/ Brett W. Johnston	04/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did QRHC CFO Brett Wade Johnston report?

Brett Wade Johnston reported receiving 5,767 deferred stock units tied to Quest Resource Holding Corp common stock. The award was granted under the 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan at a reference value of $1.18 per unit, reflecting routine equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

When will the 5,767 deferred stock units for QRHC’s CFO convert into shares?

The 5,767 deferred stock units will convert into Quest Resource common shares upon Johnston’s separation from service. Until that time, they remain as bookkeeping units, with the underlying common stock not issued or delivered to him before his departure from the company.

How many Quest Resource (QRHC) shares and units does the CFO hold after this grant?

After the grant, Johnston beneficially owns 93,350 share equivalents of Quest Resource. This total includes restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and 34,250 shares of common stock, giving a combined view of his direct equity-linked position in the company.

What other restricted stock units does the QRHC CFO have outstanding?

Johnston holds 13,333 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in two installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027. He also holds 40,000 restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, August 13, 2027 and August 13, 2028.

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

The reported transaction is a grant of deferred stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. It reflects equity compensation awarded under the 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan, with common shares to be issued only when the executive leaves the company.