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Alfred Lin (ABNB) gets 2,890 Airbnb restricted stock units and updates holdings

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Airbnb, Inc. director Alfred Lin reported an equity award of 2,890 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. These units were granted at no cash cost and will vest on May 25, 2027, with each unit converting into one Class A share upon vesting.

Following this award, Lin holds 14,167 Class A shares directly. The filing also lists indirect holdings through an estate planning vehicle and Sequoia Capital investment entities, where Lin may share voting and dispositive power but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

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Routine director RSU grant with significant ongoing indirect holdings.

Alfred Lin, a director of Airbnb, Inc., received an award of 2,890 restricted stock units that vest on May 25, 2027. This looks like standard board compensation rather than a market purchase, as the grant price is shown as 0.0000 per share.

After the award, Lin directly owns 14,167 Class A shares and has substantial indirect exposure via an estate planning vehicle and Sequoia Capital funds. He may share voting and dispositive power over those indirect positions but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest. Overall, this filing reflects routine equity compensation and updated ownership, not a directional buy or sell signal.

Insider Lin Alfred
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 2,890 $0.00 $0.00
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 14,167 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 468,272 shares (Indirect, By Sequoia Capital Fund, LP); Class A Common Stock — 42,394 shares (Indirect, By Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC); Class A Common Stock — 517,573 shares (Indirect, By estate planning vehicle)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Reflects an award of restricted stock units, which will vest on May 25, 2027. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.
  2. F2. The Reporting Person is a director and stockholder of SC US (TTGP), Ltd. SC US (TTGP), Ltd is the general partner of Sequoia Capital Fund Management, L.P., which is the general partner of Sequoia Capital Fund, LP ("SCF") and the managing member of Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC ("SCFP"). As a result, the Reporting Person may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by SCF and SCFP. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes.
RSU grant 2,890 units Restricted stock units vesting May 25, 2027
Direct shares after grant 14,167 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after award
Estate planning vehicle holding 517,573 shares Indirect Class A holding by estate planning vehicle
Sequoia Capital Fund LP holding 468,272 shares Indirect Class A holding by Sequoia Capital Fund, LP
Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel LLC holding 42,394 shares Indirect Class A holding by Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC
restricted stock units financial
"Reflects an award of restricted stock units, which will vest on May 25, 2027."
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.
estate planning vehicle financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: 517573.0000, nature_of_ownership: By estate planning vehicle"
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report"

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FAQ

What did Airbnb (ABNB) director Alfred Lin report on this Form 4?
Alfred Lin reported receiving 2,890 restricted stock units of Airbnb Class A Common Stock as an equity award. The grant carries a zero cash price per share and updates his direct and indirect ownership positions in the company.

When do Alfred Lin’s new Airbnb (ABNB) restricted stock units vest?
The 2,890 restricted stock units granted to Alfred Lin vest on May 25, 2027. Once vested, each unit converts into one share of Airbnb Class A Common Stock, increasing his directly held share count if he continues to hold them.

How many Airbnb (ABNB) shares does Alfred Lin hold directly after this filing?
After this equity award, Alfred Lin holds 14,167 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock directly. This figure reflects his direct ownership only and is separate from his indirect interests through an estate planning vehicle and Sequoia Capital entities.

What indirect Airbnb (ABNB) holdings are associated with Alfred Lin?
The filing lists indirect holdings of 517,573 shares via an estate planning vehicle, 468,272 shares via Sequoia Capital Fund, LP, and 42,394 shares via Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC. Lin may share voting power but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Is Alfred Lin’s Airbnb (ABNB) Form 4 a buy or sell signal?
The filing shows an equity grant of 2,890 restricted stock units, not an open-market buy or sale. It appears to be routine director compensation, with no reported purchases or sales of shares in the market on the reported date.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Lin Alfred
(Last)(First)(Middle)
888 BRANNAN STREET
(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94103
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Airbnb, Inc. [ ABNB ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/25/2026		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
Class A Common Stock05/25/2026A2,890(1)A$014,167D
Class A Common Stock468,272IBy Sequoia Capital Fund, LP(2)
Class A Common Stock42,394IBy Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC(2)
Class A Common Stock517,573IBy estate planning vehicle
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects an award of restricted stock units, which will vest on May 25, 2027. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.
2. The Reporting Person is a director and stockholder of SC US (TTGP), Ltd. SC US (TTGP), Ltd is the general partner of Sequoia Capital Fund Management, L.P., which is the general partner of Sequoia Capital Fund, LP ("SCF") and the managing member of Sequoia Capital Fund Parallel, LLC ("SCFP"). As a result, the Reporting Person may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by SCF and SCFP. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes.
/s/ Brian Savage, Attorney-in-fact05/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR