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11,213 Guardant Health (GH) RSUs vest; 4,750 shares withheld for tax

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Guardant Health Chief Commercial Officer Chris Freeman reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 1, 2026, multiple installments of his restricted stock unit awards vested, resulting in the acquisition of 11,213 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.

To cover tax obligations tied to this vesting, 4,750 shares were withheld by Guardant Health at a price of $91.15 per share, as noted in the footnotes. After these transactions, Freeman directly owned 60,034 shares of Guardant Health common stock. The RSU awards were originally granted between November 7, 2022 and March 12, 2025 and vest over three- to four-year periods in quarterly installments.

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Insider Freeman Chris
Role Chief Commercial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,929 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,667 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,526 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,091 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,929 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,667 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,526 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 5,091 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,750 $91.15 $433K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,857 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 55,500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the award-holder in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock units. The amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on November 7, 2022 that vests over a four-year period. 25% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2023 and the remaining 75% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining three-year period thereafter. Not applicable for Restricted Stock Units. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on December 13, 2023 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2024 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on November 8, 2024 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2025 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on March 12, 2025 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on April 1, 2026 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter.
RSU shares vested 11,213 shares Restricted Stock Units converted to Common Stock on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 4,750 shares Retained by Guardant Health to satisfy tax obligations on vesting
Tax withholding share price $91.15 per share Valuation used for 4,750 shares withheld
Shares owned after transactions 60,034 shares Guardant Health common stock directly owned by Chris Freeman after Form 4 events
Derivative exercises 11,213 shares Exercise/conversion of Restricted Stock Units (code M, exerciseCount 4)
Tax withholding transactions 1 transaction Code F disposition for payment of tax liability, 4,750 shares
Restricted Stock Units financial
"This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on November 7, 2022 that vests over a four-year period."
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the award-holder in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock units."
vesting financial
"25% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2023 and the remaining 75% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining three-year period thereafter."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Freeman Chris

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3100 HANOVER STREET

(Street)
PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA 94304

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Guardant Health, Inc. [ GH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Commercial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026M1,929A$055,500D
Common Stock04/01/2026M1,667A$057,167D
Common Stock04/01/2026M2,526A$059,693D
Common Stock04/01/2026M5,091A$064,784D
Common Stock04/01/2026F4,750(1)D$91.1560,034D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$004/01/2026M1,929 (2) (3)Common Stock1,929$03,857D
Restricted Stock Units$004/01/2026M1,667 (4) (3)Common Stock1,667$03,335D
Restricted Stock Units$004/01/2026M2,526 (5) (3)Common Stock2,526$015,158D
Restricted Stock Units$004/01/2026M5,091 (6) (3)Common Stock5,091$010,339D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the award-holder in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock units. The amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability.
2. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on November 7, 2022 that vests over a four-year period. 25% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2023 and the remaining 75% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining three-year period thereafter.
3. Not applicable for Restricted Stock Units.
4. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on December 13, 2023 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2024 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter.
5. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on November 8, 2024 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on October 1, 2025 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter.
6. This represents a restricted stock unit award granted on March 12, 2025 that vests over a three-year period. 33% of the shares subject to such award vested on April 1, 2026 and the remaining 67% of the shares vests in equal quarterly installments over the remaining two-year period thereafter.
Remarks:
/s/ John G. Saia, as attorney-in-fact for Chris Freeman04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Guardant Health (GH) Chief Commercial Officer report in this Form 4?

Chris Freeman reported routine equity compensation activity. Several restricted stock unit awards vested into 11,213 shares of Guardant Health common stock, with part of the resulting shares used to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

How many Guardant Health shares did Chris Freeman acquire through RSU vesting?

He acquired 11,213 shares of Guardant Health common stock through the vesting and conversion of multiple restricted stock unit awards, all recorded at an exercise or conversion price of $0.00 per share according to the Form 4 data provided.

How many Guardant Health shares were withheld for taxes in Chris Freeman’s Form 4?

Guardant Health retained 4,750 shares to meet Chris Freeman’s tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting. The shares were valued at $91.15 per share, and the footnote states the amount did not exceed the tax liability.

What are Chris Freeman’s Guardant Health holdings after these transactions?

After the RSU vesting and related tax withholding, Chris Freeman directly owned 60,034 shares of Guardant Health common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct holdings as of the transaction date reported in the Form 4.

Over what period do Chris Freeman’s Guardant Health RSU awards vest?

The RSU awards vest over three- to four-year schedules. Footnotes describe grants dated November 7, 2022, December 13, 2023, November 8, 2024, and March 12, 2025, with initial vesting on specific dates and remaining shares vesting in equal quarterly installments.

Was the 4,750-share disposition in Guardant Health stock an open-market sale?

No, the 4,750-share disposition was for tax withholding. The company retained these shares to satisfy Chris Freeman’s tax obligations arising from RSU vesting, and the footnote clarifies the retained amount did not exceed the tax liability.