Coty (COTY) director awarded 7,142 RSUs vesting in 2031

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coty Inc. director Stephanie Plaines received a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The RSUs were awarded on March 18, 2026 and will each convert into one share of Coty Class A common stock when they vest. According to the terms, all 7,142 RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 18, 2031, subject to specified vesting conditions and exceptions. Following this grant, her reported derivative holdings under this award total 7,142 units, reflecting a standard equity-based incentive for a board member rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Plaines Stephanie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 350 FIFTH AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10118

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COTY INC. [ COTY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/18/2026		A		7,142		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	7,142	(1)	7,142	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Upon vesting, each Restricted Stock Unit will settle for one share of Class A common stock of Coty Inc. Each Restricted Stock Unit vests on March 18, 2031, subject to certain vesting conditions and exceptions.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christina Kiely, Attorney-in-Fact	03/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did COTY director Stephanie Plaines report?

Director Stephanie Plaines reported receiving 7,142 Restricted Stock Units in Coty Inc. This is an equity award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and represents additional stock-based compensation linked to future vesting conditions rather than immediate cash investment.

How many Coty (COTY) Restricted Stock Units were granted in this Form 4?

The filing shows a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units to Stephanie Plaines. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Coty Class A common stock upon vesting, aligning the director’s interests with long-term shareholder value creation.

When do Stephanie Plaines’ Coty (COTY) RSUs vest?

All 7,142 Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest on March 18, 2031, subject to vesting conditions and exceptions. Vesting on a future date means the director must remain eligible under the award terms to receive the underlying Coty Class A shares.

Is the Coty (COTY) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

This transaction is not a market purchase or sale; it is a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units. The award carries a zero-dollar grant price and will settle into Coty Class A common shares upon vesting, reflecting compensation rather than trading activity.

What type of security was reported in the COTY Form 4 filing?

The security reported is Restricted Stock Units linked to Coty Class A common stock. Each unit will settle into one share upon vesting, giving the director future ownership exposure without an upfront cash payment or immediate sale of existing shares.