Blenke John W 4

What Happened

• John W. Blenke, Chief Legal Officer of NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ), had 4,017 shares withheld on February 6, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding related to RSUs that vested that day. The shares were recorded at $11.54 each for a total withholding value of $46,356. This was a net settlement/tax withholding, not an open‑market sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: February 6, 2026
• Price per share: $11.54; Shares withheld/disposed: 4,017; Total value: $46,356
• Transaction code: F (payment of tax liability or exercise price via share withholding)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing
• Footnote F1: Withheld shares represent reduction of shares issued on settlement of vested RSUs and do not constitute an open‑market sale.
• Footnote F2: Some shares are held by AI PAVE (Luxembourg) Management & Cy S.C.Sp. for the reporting person and remain subject to vesting under the award agreement.
• Filing: Form 4 filed Feb 10, 2026 reporting the Feb 6 transaction; filing was timely under Form 4 rules.

Context

• This is a routine administrative "cashless/net settlement" tax withholding when RSUs vest; such withholdings are common and do not necessarily signal the insider's view of the company.