AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) CEO logs RSU tax-withholding share disposition
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AppLovin Corp CEO and Chairperson Arash Adam Foroughi reported a tax-related share withholding tied to restricted stock units, not an open-market sale. On February 20, 2026, 2,747 shares of Class A Common Stock at $418.68 per share were withheld by AppLovin to satisfy income tax and withholding obligations upon vesting of previously reported RSUs.
After this tax-withholding disposition, Foroughi directly holds 2,550,414 Class A shares. Additional Class A shares are held indirectly in three children’s trusts (The JAF Children's Trust, The WHK Trust, and The OD Trust), and he disclaims beneficial ownership of those trust-held shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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4 txns
Insider
Foroughi Arash Adam
Role
CEO & Chairperson
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 2,747 | $418.68 | $1.15M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,550,414 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 2,983,017 shares (Indirect, See footnote);
Class A Common stock — 1,530,519 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction is not a sale of shares by the Reporting Person. Instead, this represents shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax and withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting and net settlement of previously reported Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Certain of these securities are represented by RSUs. Shares are held by The JAF Children's Trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's children. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Shares are held by The WHK Trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's children. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Shares are held by The OD Trust for which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
FAQ
What did AppLovin (APP) CEO Arash Adam Foroughi report in this Form 4?
AppLovin CEO Arash Adam Foroughi reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,747 Class A shares. The issuer withheld these shares at $418.68 each to cover income-tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, rather than an open-market sale by the executive.
What role do restricted stock units (RSUs) play in this AppLovin (APP) Form 4?
The Form 4 explains the withholding arose from vesting and net settlement of previously reported RSUs. AppLovin retained 2,747 shares to meet income tax and withholding requirements, and a footnote states certain reported securities are represented by restricted stock units.