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Autodesk (ADSK) director granted restricted stock units as board pay

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BLASING KAREN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Autodesk director Karen Blasing received equity compensation rather than cash. On June 17, 2026, she was granted 1,553 and 590 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of common stock, under the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest on the date of the next annual meeting, and her reported beneficial ownership now includes both unvested and deferred RSUs in addition to directly held shares.

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Insider BLASING KAREN
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 590 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,553 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,228 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Reporting Person is entitled to receive one share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit. These are Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of cash compensation for services as a director, and vest on the date of the next annual meeting. The total securities beneficially owned includes 590 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units and 4,249 shares of vested Restricted Stock Units the distribution of which the reporting person has deferred pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The Reporting Person is entitled to receive one share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit. These Restricted Stock Units, which are granted annually pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, vest on the date of the next annual meeting. The total securities beneficially owned includes 2,143 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units and 4,249 shares of vested Restricted Stock Units the distribution of which the reporting person has deferred pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.
RSU grant 1 1,553 shares Restricted Stock Units granted on June 17, 2026
RSU grant 2 590 shares Restricted Stock Units granted on June 17, 2026
Holdings after grant (row 1) 12,781 shares Total securities beneficially owned after 1,553-share grant
Holdings after grant (row 2) 11,228 shares Total securities beneficially owned after 590-share grant
Deferred vested RSUs 4,249 shares Vested RSUs with deferred distribution under director policy
Unvested RSUs (example) 2,143 shares Unvested RSUs included in beneficial ownership per footnote
Restricted Stock Units financial
"These are Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy"
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.
2026 Director Compensation Policy financial
"granted pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"
beneficially owned financial
"The total securities beneficially owned includes 590 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
deferred financial
"vested Restricted Stock Units the distribution of which the reporting person has deferred"
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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
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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*
BLASING KAREN
(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE MARKET, SUITE 400
(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94105
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Autodesk, Inc. [ ADSK ] 		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)
06/17/2026		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 Stock06/17/2026A(1)590A$011,228(2)D
Common Stock06/17/2026A(3)1,553A$012,781(4)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Reporting Person is entitled to receive one share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit. These are Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of cash compensation for services as a director, and vest on the date of the next annual meeting.
2. The total securities beneficially owned includes 590 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units and 4,249 shares of vested Restricted Stock Units the distribution of which the reporting person has deferred pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.
3. The Reporting Person is entitled to receive one share of Common Stock for each Restricted Stock Unit. These Restricted Stock Units, which are granted annually pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, vest on the date of the next annual meeting.
4. The total securities beneficially owned includes 2,143 shares of unvested Restricted Stock Units and 4,249 shares of vested Restricted Stock Units the distribution of which the reporting person has deferred pursuant to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.
Remarks:
Melissa Hoge, Attorney-in-Fact for Karen Blasing06/22/2026
** 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

FAQ

What did Autodesk (ADSK) director Karen Blasing report in this Form 4?

Karen Blasing reported receiving Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. She was granted 1,553 and 590 RSUs, each convertible into one Autodesk common share, in lieu of cash fees for her board service under company compensation plans.

How many Autodesk (ADSK) shares did Karen Blasing acquire through these grants?

She acquired rights to 1,553 and 590 shares of Autodesk common stock via Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents one share that will be delivered upon vesting or deferred distribution, according to the 2026 Director Compensation Policy and 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

Are Karen Blasing’s Autodesk (ADSK) RSU grants open-market purchases or sales?

These are not open-market trades. The Form 4 shows code “A” transactions, meaning grants or awards of Restricted Stock Units provided as compensation, with a reported price of $0.00 per share rather than shares bought or sold in the market.

When do Karen Blasing’s new Autodesk (ADSK) Restricted Stock Units vest?

The RSUs granted under the 2026 Director Compensation Policy vest on the date of the next annual meeting. At that time, each vested RSU entitles her to receive one share of Autodesk common stock, subject to any deferral elections described in the filing footnotes.

How do unvested and deferred RSUs affect Karen Blasing’s Autodesk (ADSK) beneficial ownership?

The filing states her total beneficially owned securities include unvested RSUs and 4,249 vested RSUs whose distribution she has deferred. This means her reported ownership covers both currently held shares and future share rights from these Restricted Stock Unit awards.