COTY (COTY) director Gogi Aalia Nighat receives 7,142 RSU equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gogi Aalia Nighat reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

COTY INC. director Gogi Aalia Nighat received a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. These RSUs represent a right to receive 7,142 shares of Class A common stock in the future.

According to the footnote, each unit will settle into one share of Class A common stock upon vesting. All 7,142 units are scheduled to vest on March 18, 2031, subject to specified vesting conditions and exceptions. Following this award, the filing shows Nighat directly holding 7,142 RSUs, with no additional derivative positions disclosed in this report.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine director equity grant with long-dated vesting, no open-market buying or selling.

The filing shows Gogi Aalia Nighat, a director of COTY INC., receiving 7,142 Restricted Stock Units at a price of $0.00 per unit. This is a non-cash equity award, typical for board compensation, and not an open-market transaction.

Each RSU converts into one share of Class A common stock, vesting on March 18, 2031, subject to vesting conditions and exceptions. The long vesting horizon is designed to align the director’s interests with longer-term company performance.

After this grant, the report shows 7,142 RSUs held directly and no remaining derivative positions listed. As a standard compensation grant without share purchases or sales, this event is generally viewed as administratively neutral rather than a trading signal.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gogi Aalia Nighat

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	7,142	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 7,142 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 7,142 units Underlying shares: 7,142 shares Grant price: $0.00 per unit +2 more

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RSUs granted 7,142 units Restricted Stock Units awarded to director on March 18, 2026

Underlying shares 7,142 shares Class A common stock issuable upon RSU vesting

Grant price $0.00 per unit Non-cash equity compensation award

Vesting date March 18, 2031 Scheduled vesting of all granted RSUs, subject to conditions

Holdings after grant 7,142 RSUs Total Restricted Stock Units held directly after transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A common stock, vesting conditions, grant, award, or other acquisition

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The filing shows a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units to director"

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.

Class A common stock financial

"Each unit corresponds to one share of COTY INC. Class A common stock"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

vesting conditions financial

"scheduled to vest on March 18, 2031, subject to certain vesting conditions and exceptions"

Vesting conditions are the rules that determine when someone earning company stock or stock options actually gains the right to keep or sell them, typically based on staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets. Think of it like keys that unlock gradually — some unlock by calendar date, others only after agreed milestones. Investors care because vesting shapes management incentives, the timing of share sales, and the number of shares that can enter the market, which can affect a company's valuation and ownership mix.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description is Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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

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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^*

Gogi Aalia Nighat

(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)	Class A 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	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did COTY (COTY) director Gogi Aalia Nighat report in this Form 4?

Gogi Aalia Nighat reported receiving a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units from COTY INC. The RSUs are a form of equity compensation and do not involve open-market buying or selling of shares. They represent a right to receive future Class A common stock.

How many COTY INC. Restricted Stock Units were granted to Gogi Aalia Nighat?

The filing shows a grant of 7,142 Restricted Stock Units to director Gogi Aalia Nighat. Each unit corresponds to one share of COTY INC. Class A common stock upon vesting, making the award economically equivalent to 7,142 future shares if all vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Gogi Aalia Nighat’s COTY Restricted Stock Units vest?

All 7,142 Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest on March 18, 2031. The footnote states vesting is subject to certain vesting conditions and exceptions, meaning continued service or performance criteria may affect whether the units fully vest into shares.

Is the COTY Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale by Gogi Aalia Nighat?

No, the transaction is not a stock purchase or sale. It is coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant or award acquisition of derivatives. The 7,142 Restricted Stock Units were awarded at zero price as compensation, rather than bought or sold in the market.

How many COTY equity awards does Gogi Aalia Nighat hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the Form 4 shows Gogi Aalia Nighat holding 7,142 Restricted Stock Units directly. These units are tied to future Class A common stock and will settle into shares upon vesting, assuming all vesting conditions and exceptions are satisfied.

What does each COTY INC. Restricted Stock Unit represent for Gogi Aalia Nighat?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of COTY INC. Class A common stock upon vesting. The footnote clarifies that settlement occurs at vesting, scheduled for March 18, 2031, meaning the director’s actual share ownership increases only when units vest.