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Zoetis (ZTS) director Parent converts RSUs and disposes shares back to company

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Zoetis Inc. director Louise M. Parent reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On February 19, 2026, RSUs were exercised into 1,619 shares of common stock, increasing her direct common stock holdings to 16,879 shares. The filing also records a disposition of 615 shares back to Zoetis Inc. for cash based on the closing share price of $127.28, leaving 16,264 common shares directly held. Following these transactions, she also directly holds 1,936 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one Zoetis common share, with future RSUs scheduled to vest and settle in shares on the first anniversary of their grant dates.

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Insider PARENT LOUISE M
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 1,619.333 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,619 $0.00 --
Other Common Stock 615 $127.28 $78K
holding Restricted Stock Unit -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 16,879 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Acquisition of common stock upon vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock upon vesting of the RSU. Disposition of shares to the Company in exchange for cash based on the closing share price of Zoetis Inc. common stock as of the vesting date. Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan, and dividend equivalent units automatically issued thereon (each an "RSU" and collectively, "RSUs"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock. Each RSU vests and is settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first anniversary of the date of grant, February 19, 2025. Not applicable. Each RSU will vest and be settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first anniversary of the date of grant, February 18, 2026; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events.
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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).
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*
PARENT LOUISE M
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O ZOETIS INC.
10 SYLVAN WAY
(Street)
PARSIPPANY NJ 07054
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Zoetis Inc. [ ZTS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026
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 02/19/2026 M 1,619 A (1) 16,879 D
Common Stock 02/19/2026 J(2) 615 D $127.28 16,264 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
Restricted Stock Unit(3) (4) 02/19/2026 M 1,619.3325 (5) (6) Common Stock 1,619.3325 (1) 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit(3) (4) (7) (6) Common Stock 1,936 1,936 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Acquisition of common stock upon vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock upon vesting of the RSU.
2. Disposition of shares to the Company in exchange for cash based on the closing share price of Zoetis Inc. common stock as of the vesting date.
3. Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan, and dividend equivalent units automatically issued thereon (each an "RSU" and collectively, "RSUs").
4. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock.
5. Each RSU vests and is settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first anniversary of the date of grant, February 19, 2025.
6. Not applicable.
7. Each RSU will vest and be settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first anniversary of the date of grant, February 18, 2026; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events.
Remarks:
/s/ Brenda Santuccio, as Attorney-in-Fact 02/23/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Zoetis (ZTS) director Louise M. Parent report in this Form 4?

Louise M. Parent reported RSU-related equity activity, including conversion of RSUs into 1,619 Zoetis common shares and a disposition of 615 shares back to the company for cash, updating her direct stock and RSU holdings.

How many Zoetis (ZTS) common shares does Louise M. Parent now hold?

After the reported transactions, Louise M. Parent directly holds 16,264 Zoetis common shares. This reflects RSUs vesting into 1,619 shares and the disposition of 615 shares back to the company for cash at $127.28 per share.

What are the key RSU terms disclosed for Zoetis (ZTS) director Louise M. Parent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Zoetis common share. Certain RSUs vest and settle in shares on the first anniversary of grant dates, such as February 19, 2025 and February 18, 2026, subject to continued service and specified events.

How many restricted stock units does Louise M. Parent hold in Zoetis (ZTS)?

Following the transactions, Louise M. Parent holds 1,936 restricted stock units. These RSUs, including dividend equivalent units, were granted under the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan and each represents one potential Zoetis common share upon vesting.

Was there a sale of Zoetis (ZTS) shares back to the company in this filing?

Yes. The Form 4 notes a disposition of 615 Zoetis common shares to the company in exchange for cash, based on the closing share price of $127.28 on the RSU vesting date, as described in the filing’s footnotes.

How were the new Zoetis (ZTS) common shares acquired by Louise M. Parent?

The new shares were acquired through vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. Upon vesting, each RSU converted into one share of Zoetis common stock, resulting in 1,619 common shares being issued to Louise M. Parent according to the Form 4 footnotes.