[Form 4] Quest Resource Holding Corporation Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quest Resource Holding Corp insider Perry W. Moss received a grant of 100,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/13/2025. Each RSU converts to one share upon vesting and the grant vests in three equal annual installments starting on 08/13/2026. After the grant, the reporting person beneficially owns 355,875 shares in total, which the filing breaks down as existing RSUs scheduled to vest on 06/26/2026 and 06/26/2027 (13,333 RSUs), RSUs vesting on 03/12/2026, 03/12/2027 and 03/12/2028 (214,600 RSUs), 5,537 deferred stock units (DSUs) payable on separation, the newly granted 100,000 RSUs, and 22,405 shares of common stock currently owned outright. The RSUs were granted under the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan and carry no purchase price.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: CEO received a time‑based equity grant increasing insider alignment with shareholders.

The grant of 100,000 RSUs to the President and CEO, vesting over three years, is a standard time‑based retention award that increases the executive's potential upside tied to the company's stock. Holding 355,875 shares and units post‑grant meaningfully increases the CEO's stake and aligns long‑term incentives, while the use of RSUs and DSUs indicates emphasis on deferred compensation and retention rather than immediate cash payout. There is no exercise price or immediate dilution shown; the filing does not disclose percent ownership relative to outstanding shares, so the materiality to voting control cannot be fully assessed from this form alone.

Securities/Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: The award is typical for executive compensation and imposes multi‑year vesting to retain management.

The 100,000 RSU grant under the 2024 Incentive Plan vests one‑third annually and adds to several existing multi‑year vesting schedules (including 214,600 RSUs and 13,333 RSUs). Such staggered vesting reduces churn risk and encourages tenure. The DSUs (5,537) will convert to shares on separation, indicating deferred payout mechanics. The filing discloses no cash transaction or sales; all changes are awards. Impact on reported insider ownership is direct but the filing lacks context on total outstanding shares and any acceleration or performance conditions.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Moss Perry W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O QUEST RESOURCE HOLDING CORPORATION

3481 PLANO PARKWAY

(Street)

THE COLONY TX 75056

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	08/13/2025		A		100,000(1)	A	$0	355,875(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person on August 13, 2025 (the "Grant Date") and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Issuer's 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The RSUs are scheduled to vest as follows: one-third upon the first anniversary of the Grant Date, one-third upon the second anniversary of the Grant Date, and one-third upon the third anniversary of the Grant Date.

2. Includes (a) 13,333 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027, (b) 214,600 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on March 12, 2026, March 12, 2027 and March 12, 2028, (c) 5,537 shares of 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), (d) 100,000 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, August 13, 2027 and August 13, 2028 and (e) 22,405 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

	/s/ Brett W. Johnston, as Attorney-In-Fact	08/14/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did QRHC insider Perry W. Moss receive on 08/13/2025?

The reporting person was granted 100,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/13/2025, each converting to one share upon vesting.

How does the 100,000 RSU grant vest?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments: one‑third on 08/13/2026, one‑third on 08/13/2027, and one‑third on 08/13/2028.

What is the reporting person's total beneficial ownership after the grant?

The filing reports total beneficial ownership of 355,875 shares/units following the reported transaction.

Are any shares payable only on separation from service?

Yes. The filing shows 5,537 deferred stock units (DSUs) that will be issued as shares upon the reporting person's separation from service.

Was there any cash paid for the RSUs?

No purchase price is shown; the filing lists the RSUs with a price of $0, indicating they were granted, not purchased.