Former Xbox Chief Gets Duolingo Board Compensation Package Worth $50K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duolingo director Bonnie Ross received a grant of 379 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 11, 2025. The RSUs represent the right to receive an equal number of Class A Common Stock shares upon vesting.

Key terms of the RSU grant:

• Grant price: $0
• Vesting schedule: 100% vests at earlier of (i) first anniversary of grant date or (ii) next annual stockholder meeting
• Vesting condition: Continued service with Duolingo
• Each RSU converts to one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting

This Form 4 filing, reported on June 28, 2025, reflects standard equity compensation for board service. The transaction was executed under direct ownership.

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^*

Ross Bonnie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DUOLINGO, INC.

5900 PENN AVENUE

(Street)

PITTSBURGH PA 15206

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Duolingo, Inc. [ DUOL ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2025

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	06/11/2025		A		379(1)	A	$0	379	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. Constitute restricted stock units ("RSUs") for which the Reporting Person is entitled to receive one (1) share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock for each RSU upon vesting. 100% of the RSUs vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the grant date or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of the Issuer's stockholders following the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephen Chen, as Attorney-in-Fact for Mario Schlosser	06/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Duolingo (DUOL) shares did Director Bonnie Ross receive in June 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Director Bonnie Ross received 379 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Duolingo's Class A Common Stock on June 11, 2025. Each RSU entitles her to receive one share of DUOL Class A Common Stock upon vesting.

What are the vesting terms for Bonnie Ross's DUOL RSU grant?

The RSUs will vest 100% on the earlier of: (i) the first anniversary of the grant date (June 11, 2026) or (ii) the date of Duolingo's next annual stockholders meeting following the grant date. The vesting is subject to Ross's continued service to the company.

What was the purchase price of DUOL shares granted to Bonnie Ross?

The restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to Bonnie Ross at a price of $0, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing under the 'Price' column.

What is Bonnie Ross's role at Duolingo (DUOL)?

According to the Form 4 filing, Bonnie Ross serves as a Director on Duolingo's Board. This is indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under Section 5 'Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer'.