[Form 4] Quest Resource Holding Corporation Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quest Resource Holding Corp (QRHC) reporting person: David P. Sweitzer, EVP and COO, reported changes in his beneficial ownership on 08/13/2025.

He was granted 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on the grant date, each representing a contingent right to one share and issued under the companys 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan at a stated price of $0. Those RSUs vest one-third each on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant. The Form 4 also reports a disposition of 22,425 shares and shows total beneficial ownership of 80,900 shares following the transactions. The filing notes earlier RSUs (16,667) scheduled to vest in June 2026 and June 2027 and 14,233 shares of common stock separately held.

Positive

• 50,000 RSU grant aligns executive compensation with long-term shareholder value through multi-year vesting
• Total beneficial ownership of 80,900 shares indicates meaningful insider stake

Negative

• Disposition of 22,425 shares reduces the reporting person's immediate shareholdings
• No cash purchase for the RSUs (granted at $0) means dilution potential when RSUs convert to shares

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Executive received a 50,000-RSU grant that vests over three years, modestly boosting long-term equity alignment.

The 50,000-RSU award granted at $0 is a standard equity-based retention and incentive tool that vests in equal annual tranches, aligning the EVP/COOs compensation with multi-year shareholder outcomes. The reported disposal of 22,425 shares reduces immediate share exposure but the net reported beneficial ownership remains material at 80,900 shares. For investors, this is a routine insider compensation event rather than an operational signal; no cash consideration or exercise was required for the RSUs as reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Grant follows common governance practice; vesting schedule incentivizes retention without unusual terms disclosed.

The grant is governed by the 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan and vests in three equal installments, a conventional structure for senior executives. The filing documents prior awards and deferred stock units, indicating ongoing use of equity-based pay. There are no indicated accelerations, hedging arrangements, or related-party transactions disclosed in this Form 4. This disclosure meets routine transparency expectations for Section 16 reporting.

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^*

Sweitzer David P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)
	EVP and COO

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		50,000(1)	A	$0	80,900(2)	D
Common Stock								22,425(3)	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. The Reporting Person has reported prior awards of RSUs in Table II of Form 4.

2. Includes (a) 16,667 RSUs, which the reporting person previously reported on Table II of Form 4, that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027, (b) 50,000 RSUs that are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 13, 2026, August 13, 2027 and August 13, 2028 and (c) 14,233 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.

3. These securities represent deferred stock units granted under the Issuer's 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan held by the Reporting Person.

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

What did QRHC insider David P. Sweitzer report on 08/13/2025?

He reported a 50,000 RSU grant, a disposition of 22,425 shares, and total beneficial ownership of 80,900 shares.

What are the vesting terms for the 50,000 RSUs granted to the EVP and COO?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments: one-third on the first, second and third anniversaries of the August 13, 2025 grant date.

Under which plan were the RSUs granted?

The RSUs were granted under Quest Resource Holding Corps 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Are any previously reported RSUs mentioned in the filing?

Yes, the filing references 16,667 RSUs previously reported that vest in two equal installments on June 26, 2026 and June 26, 2027.

Did the RSU grant require any cash payment by the reporting person?

No; the RSUs are reported with a price of $0, indicating no cash purchase was required at grant.