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SEC EDGARSEP 231 min read$QLYS

POSEY BRUCE K sold $155K of QLYS

POSEY BRUCE K (CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER) sold 866 shares of QUALYS, INC. (QLYS) at an average of $179.49 ($175.54–$181.03, $0.16M total) across 5 trades on 2026-09-21 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · POSEY BRUCE K
Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:12 AM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 23, 2026, 1:37 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$QLYS
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$QLYSNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction is small and pre‑arranged, so market impact is expected to be negligible.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming legal or regulatory issues not disclosed.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed today

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions; this is the first public report of the sale.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$QLYSNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Chief Legal Officer sold 866 shares for $155,442 via a 10b5-1 plan on 2026-09-21.

Expected impact

No significant impact; price may stay flat or dip slightly.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size is small relative to market cap and was pre‑arranged.

Market effects

Sector

Limited effect on cybersecurity sector; no broader trend indicated.

Regional

None; US‑listed only.

Global

Minimal.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If insiders are selling, it could signal concerns not reflected in the market.

Key entities

  • Company
    Qualys, Inc.

    Cybersecurity SaaS provider.

  • Individual
    Posey Bruce K.

    Chief Legal Officer of Qualys.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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