Form 4: Keysight SVP Reports Routine Tax-Related Stock Transactions

Keysight Technologies SVP Kailash Narayanan reported multiple transactions involving the surrender of common stock to cover tax liabilities related to restricted share releases.

Summary

• Kailash Narayanan, Senior Vice President (SVP) at Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS), reported transactions involving the disposition of common stock.
• On November 14, 2025, 603 shares of common stock were surrendered to Keysight to satisfy tax liability on the release of restricted shares at a price of $179.06 per share.
• Following this transaction, Kailash Narayanan beneficially owned 35,309 shares directly.
• Also on November 14, 2025, an additional 438 shares of common stock were surrendered for tax liability on restricted share release at a price of $179.06 per share.
• After this transaction, Kailash Narayanan beneficially owned 34,871 shares directly.
• On November 17, 2025, 201 shares of common stock were surrendered for tax liability on restricted share release at a price of $175.51 per share.
• Following this final reported transaction, Kailash Narayanan beneficially owned 34,670 shares directly.
• All transactions were conducted in accordance with Rule 16b-3, indicating they were part of a pre-approved plan or related to employee benefit plans.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine, non-discretionary tax-related stock transactions by an executive, which are neutral in terms of company performance or insider sentiment.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

The reported transactions are routine tax-related dispositions of shares by an executive, common in the industry when restricted stock units (RSUs) vest. They do not reflect discretionary trading activity or specific company performance trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as these are routine tax-related transactions and do not indicate a change in company fundamentals or executive confidence.
• Employees: No direct impact on the broader employee base.

Key Dates

Keywords

Keysight Technologies, KEYS, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Disposition, Tax Liability, Restricted Shares, Kailash Narayanan