Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) SVP receives 8,872 restricted stock units award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Buckner Michael Steven reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Senior Vice President Michael Steven Buckner received an equity compensation award reported on Form 4. He was granted 8,872 restricted stock units under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan, with no cash paid per unit.

The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 19, 2027, meaning the award will fully vest over four years if conditions are met. Following this grant, Buckner directly holds 8,887 shares of Agilent common stock, reflecting a relatively modest ownership position for a senior executive.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Buckner Michael Steven

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,872	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,887 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 8,872 units Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit Vesting schedule: 4 equal annual installments +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 8,872 units Equity award to SVP Michael Steven Buckner

Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Compensation grant, not open-market purchase

Vesting schedule 4 equal annual installments Beginning May 19, 2027

Shares held after transaction 8,887 shares Direct Agilent common stock holdings post-grant

Form type Form 4 Insider equity award reporting

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2018 Stock Plan, Rule 16b-3

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units granted under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2018 Stock Plan financial

"Restricted Stock Units granted under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan"

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"in compliance with Rule 16b-3"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

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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^*

Buckner Michael Steven

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5301 STEVENS CREEK BLVD

(Street)

SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA 95051

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [ A ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Senior Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	05/19/2026		A		8,872	A	$0(1)	8,887	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units granted under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan, in compliance with Rule 16b-3. The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 19, 2027.

	/s/ Shirley Qin, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Buckner	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Agilent Technologies (A) report for Michael Steven Buckner?

Agilent reported that Senior Vice President Michael Steven Buckner received 8,872 restricted stock units as an equity compensation award. The units were granted at no cash cost to him and are issued under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan.

How many shares or units did the Agilent (A) executive receive in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows Michael Steven Buckner was granted 8,872 restricted stock units. These units represent a form of deferred equity compensation, which will convert into common shares for him as they vest over time according to the disclosed schedule.

What is the vesting schedule for the Agilent (A) restricted stock units granted to Michael Steven Buckner?

The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 19, 2027. This means one-quarter of the 8,872 units becomes vested each year over four years, assuming continued eligibility under the company’s 2018 Stock Plan.

Did the Agilent (A) insider buy shares on the open market in this transaction?

No, this transaction is an equity award, not an open-market purchase. The grant of 8,872 restricted stock units was made at a zero dollar price per unit as part of compensation, rather than Buckner paying cash to acquire existing shares.

How many Agilent (A) shares does Michael Steven Buckner hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Michael Steven Buckner directly holds 8,887 shares of Agilent common stock. This post-transaction figure reflects his current direct ownership reported in the filing and helps contextualize the size of this equity award.

Under which plan were the Agilent (A) restricted stock units granted to the executive?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan. The filing notes that the grant complies with Rule 16b-3, which governs certain insider transactions and compensation-related equity awards for company officers and directors.