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Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) director gifts 1,209 shares to family trust

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Zoetis Inc. director Michael B. McCallister reported a bona fide gift of 1,209 shares of Zoetis common stock. The shares were transferred from his direct holdings to a trust where he serves as trustee, consolidating ownership within a family trust structure.

Following the transaction, McCallister reports no directly held Zoetis shares and 31,893 shares held indirectly by the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014. The filing shows no option exercises or sales; the activity reflects estate and account administration rather than market trading.

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Insider MCCALLISTER MICHAEL B
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock 1,209 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 31,893 shares (Indirect, By trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reporting person transferred 1,209 shares of Zoetis common stock to a trust of which the reporting person is a trustee. For ease of administration when moving shares between brokerage firms, the shares previously reported under the Charlene McCallister Revocable Trust are now included in the holdings of the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014. Shares held in the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014 Charlene G. McCallister & Mr. Michael B McCallister, TTEEs, for the benefit of the reporting person and the reporting person's spouse.
Gifted shares 1,209 shares Bona fide gift of Zoetis common stock on 2026-06-10
Indirect holdings after transaction 31,893 shares Shares held by Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust after gift
Direct holdings after transaction 0 shares Direct Zoetis common stock held by Michael McCallister post-transaction
Gift transactions count 1 transaction Single bona fide gift reported in this Form 4
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect"
trustee financial
"trust of which the reporting person is a trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014 financial
"Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
MCCALLISTER MICHAEL B
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ZOETIS INC.
10 SYLVAN WAY
(Street)
PARSIPPANY NEW JERSEY 07054
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Zoetis Inc. [ ZTS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/10/2026G1,209D$00D
Common Stock31,893(1)(2)IBy trust(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person transferred 1,209 shares of Zoetis common stock to a trust of which the reporting person is a trustee.
2. For ease of administration when moving shares between brokerage firms, the shares previously reported under the Charlene McCallister Revocable Trust are now included in the holdings of the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014.
3. Shares held in the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014 Charlene G. McCallister & Mr. Michael B McCallister, TTEEs, for the benefit of the reporting person and the reporting person's spouse.
Remarks:
/s/ Brenda Santuccio, as Attorney-in-Fact06/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Zoetis (ZTS) director Michael McCallister report?

Michael B. McCallister reported a bona fide gift of 1,209 shares of Zoetis common stock. The shares were transferred from his direct ownership to a trust structure, reflecting estate or account administration rather than an open-market sale or purchase activity.

How many Zoetis (ZTS) shares did Michael McCallister transfer in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Michael McCallister transferred 1,209 shares of Zoetis common stock as a bona fide gift. These shares moved from his direct holdings into a trust, changing how they are held but not indicating a market sale or purchase.

What are Michael McCallister’s Zoetis (ZTS) holdings after the reported gift?

After the gift, Michael McCallister reports 0 directly held shares and 31,893 shares held indirectly by the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust. The trust holds shares for the benefit of him and his spouse according to the filing footnotes.

Was the Zoetis (ZTS) insider transaction a sale on the open market?

No, the reported transaction was a bona fide gift, not an open-market sale. Shares were transferred to a trust where Michael McCallister is a trustee, indicating an internal ownership reorganization rather than trading in the public market.

What do the trusts mentioned in Michael McCallister’s Zoetis (ZTS) filing represent?

The filing notes shares are now held in the Michael and Charlene McCallister Family Trust DTD 11/14/2014. Footnotes explain this consolidates shares previously in the Charlene McCallister Revocable Trust for easier administration, benefiting McCallister and his spouse.