=== SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership ===
Document Type: 4
Period of Report: 2026-08-26
10b5-1 Pre-arranged Plan: Yes
--- Issuer ---
Name: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. (GILD)
CIK: 0000882095
--- Reporting Owner ---
Name: WELTERS ANTHONY
CIK: 0001213307
Role: Director
--- Non-Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: +7,718 | Price: $60.67
Total Value: $468,251.06
Shares Owned After: 20,612 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[Transaction #2]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -3,118 | Price: $148.31
Total Value: $462,432.45
Shares Owned After: 17,494 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F2] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $147.58 to $148.5799. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
[Transaction #3]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -4,600 | Price: $148.82
Total Value: $684,590.40
Shares Owned After: 12,894 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F3] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $148.58 to $149.5799. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
[Transaction #4]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: +10,282 | Price: $61.35
Total Value: $630,800.70
Shares Owned After: 23,176 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[Transaction #5]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -3,402 | Price: $148.24
Total Value: $504,296.49
Shares Owned After: 19,774 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F4] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $147.57 to $148.5699. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
[Transaction #6]
Security: Common Stock
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: S (Open market sale)
Shares: -6,880 | Price: $148.82
Total Value: $1,023,900.18
Shares Owned After: 12,894 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F5] Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $148.57 to $149.5699. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
--- Derivative Transactions ---
[Transaction #1]
Security: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -7,718 | Price: $0.00
Exercise Price: $60.67
Exercisable: N/A | Expires: 2030-10-22
Shares Owned After: 0 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F6] 100% of the shares subject to the stock option vested immediately upon the grant date of October 22, 2020.
[Transaction #2]
Security: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Date: 2026-08-26 | Code: M (Exercise of derivative)
Shares: -10,282 | Price: $0.00
Exercise Price: $61.35
Exercisable: N/A | Expires: 2032-05-05
Shares Owned After: 5,569 | Ownership: D (Direct)
Footnotes:
[F1] The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
[F7] 25% of the shares subject to the option vested on each three-month anniversary measured from October 22, 2020 such that 100% of the shares subject to the option were fully vested and exercisable on October 22, 2021.
--- Footnotes (Complete Index) ---
F1: The transactions reported in this Form 4 are made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
F2: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $147.58 to $148.5799. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F3: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $148.58 to $149.5799. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F4: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $147.57 to $148.5699. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F5: Sale prices for the transactions reported range from $148.57 to $149.5699. Full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price will be provided to the SEC, the issuer, or its shareowners upon request.
F6: 100% of the shares subject to the stock option vested immediately upon the grant date of October 22, 2020.
F7: 25% of the shares subject to the option vested on each three-month anniversary measured from October 22, 2020 such that 100% of the shares subject to the option were fully vested and exercisable on October 22, 2021.
--- Signature ---
/s/ /s/ Amy Kim by Power of Attorney for Anthony Welters (2026-08-27)
