Coty (NYSE: COTY) officer gains shares as 4,741 RSUs vest, 2,347 withheld for taxes

Q: How many COTY (COTY) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

In connection with the RSU vesting, 2,347 Class A common shares were surrendered to Coty to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations. The filing states this tax-related share surrender does not represent a sale by Priya Srinivasan.

Q: Was there an open-market sale of COTY (COTY) shares in this Form 4 filing?

No open-market sale occurred. The Form 4 explains that 2,347 shares were surrendered solely to cover income tax withholding on vested RSUs and explicitly notes this surrender does not represent a sale by the reporting person.

Q: What does the M transaction code mean in the COTY (COTY) insider filing?

The M transaction code indicates an exercise or conversion of a derivative security . Here, it reflects vesting of Restricted Stock Units that settled into 4,741 Class A common shares for Priya Srinivasan, rather than a market purchase.

Filing Impact

(Neutral)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COTY INC. Chief People & Purpose Officer Priya Srinivasan exercised 4,741 Restricted Stock Units, which converted into the same number of Class A common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. To cover income tax obligations on this vesting, 2,347 shares were surrendered back to the company, a tax-withholding step that did not involve any market sale. After these transactions, Srinivasan directly holds 48,786 Class A common shares, reflecting a modest, routine increase in equity ownership through compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

4,741 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Srinivasan Priya

Role Chief People & Purpose Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,741	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A common stock	4,741	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A common stock	2,347	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 176,700 shares (Direct); Class A common stock — 51,133 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Upon vesting, each Restricted Stock Unit settled for one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. Represents shares surrendered to the Issuer in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units to satisfy the income tax withholding and remittance obligations of the Reporting Person at a net settlement price equal to the closing price of Class A Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the trading day prior to the vesting date and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 4,741 units Shares withheld for taxes: 2,347 shares Direct common shares after transaction: 48,786 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs exercised 4,741 units Restricted Stock Units vesting into Class A common stock on April 4, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 2,347 shares Shares surrendered to issuer to satisfy income tax withholding

Direct common shares after transaction 48,786 shares Priya Srinivasan’s direct Class A common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions

Price per share on RSU exercise $0.00/share Stated transaction and conversion price for RSU settlement into common shares

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, net settlement price, income tax withholding, derivative exercise/conversion

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Upon vesting, each Restricted Stock Unit settled for one share of Class A Common Stock"

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.

net settlement price financial

"to satisfy the income tax withholding and remittance obligations ... at a net settlement price equal to the closing price"

income tax withholding financial

"Represents shares surrendered to the Issuer ... to satisfy the income tax withholding and remittance obligations"

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action":"derivative exercise/conversion""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/10/2026 - 05:27 PM

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 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^*

Srinivasan Priya

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

350 FIFTH AVENUE

(Street)

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief People & Purpose Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/04/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A common stock	04/04/2026		M		4,741	A	⁽¹⁾	51,133	D
Class A common stock	04/04/2026		F		2,347	D	⁽²⁾	48,786	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/04/2026		M			4,741	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A common stock	4,741	⁽¹⁾	176,700	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Upon vesting, each Restricted Stock Unit settled for one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.

2. Represents shares surrendered to the Issuer in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units to satisfy the income tax withholding and remittance obligations of the Reporting Person at a net settlement price equal to the closing price of Class A Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the trading day prior to the vesting date and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christina Kiely, Attorney-in-Fact	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did COTY (COTY) report for Priya Srinivasan?

Coty reported that Chief People & Purpose Officer Priya Srinivasan exercised 4,741 Restricted Stock Units, receiving the same number of Class A common shares. The transaction reflects routine equity compensation vesting rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many COTY (COTY) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

In connection with the RSU vesting, 2,347 Class A common shares were surrendered to Coty to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations. The filing states this tax-related share surrender does not represent a sale by Priya Srinivasan.

How many COTY (COTY) shares does Priya Srinivasan own after the reported transactions?

Following the RSU exercise and tax withholding, Priya Srinivasan directly holds 48,786 shares of Coty Class A common stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 and indicates her ongoing equity stake after the compensation-related events.

Was there an open-market sale of COTY (COTY) shares in this Form 4 filing?

No open-market sale occurred. The Form 4 explains that 2,347 shares were surrendered solely to cover income tax withholding on vested RSUs and explicitly notes this surrender does not represent a sale by the reporting person.

What does the M transaction code mean in the COTY (COTY) insider filing?

The M transaction code indicates an exercise or conversion of a derivative security. Here, it reflects vesting of Restricted Stock Units that settled into 4,741 Class A common shares for Priya Srinivasan, rather than a market purchase.