Circle Internet Group (CRCL) grants director Craig Broderick 2,018 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Broderick Craig W. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Circle Internet Group director Craig W. Broderick received a grant of 2,018 restricted stock units of Class A common stock on May 15, 2026. These units vest on the earlier of the company’s next annual shareholder meeting or the first anniversary of the grant, assuming he continues his service. After this award, he holds 31,895 Class A shares, including 24,617 shares held outright and 7,278 shares that will be issued if existing restricted stock units vest.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Broderick Craig W.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	2,018	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 31,895 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date. Represents 24,617 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the reporting person and 7,278 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,018 restricted stock units Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Total shares after transaction: 31,895 shares +2 more

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RSUs granted 2,018 restricted stock units Grant on May 15, 2026 to director Craig W. Broderick

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported price for Class A Common Stock RSU grant

Total shares after transaction 31,895 shares Class A Common Stock held after RSU grant

Outright shares held 24,617 shares Class A Common Stock held directly by reporting person

Shares from existing RSUs 7,278 shares Class A shares issuable upon vesting of previously granted RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vesting, annual meeting of stockholders, Class A common stock, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date..."

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.

vesting financial

"and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders..."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders..."

Class A common stock financial

"Represents 24,617 shares of Class A common stock held outright..."

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.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: 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 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^*

Broderick Craig W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, INC.

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, 87TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10007

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Circle Internet Group, Inc. [ CRCL ]

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)
05/15/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	05/15/2026		A		2,018(1)	A	$0	31,895(2)	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. The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

2. Represents 24,617 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the reporting person and 7,278 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	Sarah K. Wilson, as Attorney-in-Fact for Craig W. Broderick	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Circle Internet Group (CRCL) report for Craig W. Broderick?

Circle Internet Group reported that director Craig W. Broderick received a grant of 2,018 restricted stock units of Class A common stock on May 15, 2026. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

When do Craig W. Broderick’s new CRCL restricted stock units vest?

The 2,018 restricted stock units granted to Craig W. Broderick vest on the earlier of Circle Internet Group’s next annual meeting of stockholders or the first anniversary of the May 15, 2026 grant date, subject to his continued service with the company through that vesting date.

How many Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares does Craig W. Broderick hold after this Form 4?

After the grant, Craig W. Broderick is reported to hold 31,895 shares of Class A common stock. This total includes 24,617 shares held outright and 7,278 additional shares that will be issued upon vesting of restricted stock units already granted.

Was Craig W. Broderick’s CRCL transaction a purchase or sale in the market?

The transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was an acquisition of 2,018 restricted stock units as a grant or award with a reported price per unit of $0.0000, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market trade in Circle Internet Group shares.

What does the Form 4 say about Craig W. Broderick’s ownership type in CRCL shares?

The filing indicates that Craig W. Broderick’s holdings are direct, meaning the 31,895 Class A common shares, including those underlying restricted stock units, are reported as directly owned. The Form 4 does not reference any indirect ownership through entities or family members.