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Amrita Ahuja reduces Block holdings by 2,627 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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(Moderate)
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amrita Ahuja, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, reported two sales of Class A common stock of Block, Inc. The filing shows an automatic sale of 1,351 shares on 10/02/2025 at $74.77 to satisfy income tax withholding from vested restricted stock units, reducing her holdings to 284,200 shares. A second sale of 1,276 shares occurred on 10/03/2025 at $76.69 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/25/2025, bringing her holdings to 282,924 shares.

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/06/2025. The transactions are routine insider vesting tax remittance and a planned sale under a pre-established trading plan; no options or derivative transactions were reported.

Positive

  • Sale under Rule 10b5-1 plan (adopted 02/25/2025) indicating documented compliance
  • Automatic withholding sale for tax obligations tied to RSU vesting, a routine compensation event

Negative

  • Total holdings reduced by 2,627 shares from the two reported sales
  • Insider sold shares in the quarter, which may be noted by investors tracking insider activity

Insights

Routine vesting and plan-based sales reduced holdings by 2,627 shares.

The first sale of 1,351 shares on 10/02/2025 was an automatic transfer to cover withholding from vested restricted stock units, a common compensation tax event. The second sale of 1,276 shares on 10/03/2025 was executed under an existing Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 02/25/2025.

These actions lower reported direct holdings to 282,924 shares and are consistent with normal executive compensation mechanics; monitor future filings for further plan-based activity over the next 6–12 months.

Transactions follow documented compliance procedures (withholding sale and 10b5-1 plan).

The filing explicitly states the withholding sale and that the subsequent sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which provides an affirmative defense when properly adopted and executed. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact and includes the required explanations.

From a compliance perspective, ensure the trading-plan adoption date and execution cadence remain documented; note any deviations would be visible in later Form 4 filings within standard reporting windows.

Insider Ahuja Amrita
Role CFO & COO
Sold 2,627 shs ($199K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,276 $76.69 $98K
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,351 $74.77 $101K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 282,924 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the number of shares automatically sold to satisfy the Issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2025.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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).
X
 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*
Ahuja Amrita
(Last) (First) (Middle)
1955 BROADWAY
SUITE 600
(Street)
OAKLAND CA 94612
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Block, Inc. [ XYZ ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CFO & COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
Class A Common Stock 10/02/2025 S 1,351(1) D $74.77 284,200 D
Class A Common Stock 10/03/2025 S(2) 1,276 D $76.69 282,924 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. Represents the number of shares automatically sold to satisfy the Issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
2. The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2025.
Remarks:
/s/ Susan Szotek, Attorney-in-Fact 10/06/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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).
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FAQ

What did Block insider Amrita Ahuja report on Form 4 (BSQKZ)?

The Form 4 reports two sales totaling 2,627 shares: 1,351 sold on 10/02/2025 at $74.77 for tax withholding and 1,276 sold on 10/03/2025 at $76.69 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Why were 1,351 shares sold on 10/02/2025?

Those shares were automatically sold to satisfy the issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations related to vested restricted stock units.

Was the 10/03/2025 sale pre-planned?

Yes. The sale of 1,276 shares on 10/03/2025 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/25/2025.

What are Amrita Ahuja's reported holdings after these transactions?

After the 10/03/2025 sale, reported direct beneficial ownership was 282,924 shares of Class A common stock.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it filed?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Susan Szotek, and dated 10/06/2025.