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Merger cash-out eliminates Eventbrite (EB) director shareholdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eventbrite, Inc. director Katherine August-deWilde reported disposing of her equity position in connection with the completion of the company’s merger with Bending Spoons. At the merger’s effective time, each Eventbrite Class A and Class B share was converted into the right to receive $4.50 in cash, subject to taxes.

Her non-derivative holdings included 49,344 and 79,051 shares of Class A common stock held directly and 206,590 shares held indirectly through the deWilde Family Trust, all shown as dispositions to the issuer. In addition, four stock option awards covering 20,302, 6,852, 3,671, and 5,645 shares were disposed of, with certain options cancelled for a cash amount of $17,361.27 based on a Black‑Scholes valuation.

The filing indicates her reported Eventbrite stock and option holdings are reduced to zero following these merger-related transactions.

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Insider August-deWilde Katherine
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Stock Option (Right to Buy) 20,302 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (Right to Buy) 6,852 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (Right to Buy) 3,671 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (Right to Buy) 5,645 $0.00 --
Disposition Class A Common Stock 49,344 $0.00 --
Disposition Class A Common Stock 79,051 $0.00 --
Disposition Class A Common Stock 206,590 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 79,051 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, deWilde Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On March 10, 2026, pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of December 1, 2025, by and among Eventbrite, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), Bending Spoons US Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent") and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bending Spoons S.p.A., and Everest Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (subject to certain exceptions) was converted into the right to receive $4.50 in cash, without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes (the "Merger Consideration"). At the Effective Time, each time-based Issuer restricted stock unit (including deferred restricted stock units, each an "Issuer RSU") that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (whether vested or unvested) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to (x) the total number of shares underlying such Issuer RSU, multiplied by (y) the Merger Consideration. At the Effective Time, any option to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time for which the exercise price exceeded the Merger Consideration (whether vested or unvested) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to $17,361.27, which was determined based on a Black-Scholes model.
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*
August-deWilde Katherine

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O EVENTBRITE, INC.
95 THIRD STREET, 2ND FLOOR

(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eventbrite, Inc. [ EB ]
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)
03/10/2026
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 03/10/2026 D 49,344 D (1) 79,051 D
Class A Common Stock 03/10/2026 D 79,051 D (2) 0 D
Class A Common Stock 03/10/2026 D 206,590 D (1) 0 I deWilde Family Trust
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $8.64 03/10/2026 D 20,302 (3) 05/20/2030 Class A Common Stock 20,302 (3) 0 D
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $12.1 03/10/2026 D 6,852 (3) 06/08/2032 Class A Common Stock 6,852 (3) 0 D
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $21.32 03/10/2026 D 3,671 (3) 06/08/2031 Class A Common Stock 3,671 (3) 0 D
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $23 03/10/2026 D 5,645 (3) 09/18/2028 Class A Common Stock 5,645 (3) 0 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 10, 2026, pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of December 1, 2025, by and among Eventbrite, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), Bending Spoons US Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent") and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bending Spoons S.p.A., and Everest Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (subject to certain exceptions) was converted into the right to receive $4.50 in cash, without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes (the "Merger Consideration").
2. At the Effective Time, each time-based Issuer restricted stock unit (including deferred restricted stock units, each an "Issuer RSU") that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (whether vested or unvested) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to (x) the total number of shares underlying such Issuer RSU, multiplied by (y) the Merger Consideration.
3. At the Effective Time, any option to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time for which the exercise price exceeded the Merger Consideration (whether vested or unvested) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to $17,361.27, which was determined based on a Black-Scholes model.
By: Kristin Johnston, Attorney-in-fact For: the Reporting Person 03/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Eventbrite (EB) report for Katherine August-deWilde?

Eventbrite disclosed that director Katherine August-deWilde disposed of all reported shares and stock options. These issuer dispositions occurred at the closing of the Bending Spoons merger, when equity awards and common shares were converted into cash rights under the merger agreement.

How many Eventbrite (EB) shares did Katherine August-deWilde dispose of in this Form 4?

The filing shows dispositions of 49,344 and 79,051 Class A shares held directly and 206,590 Class A shares held indirectly via the deWilde Family Trust. All were classified as dispositions to the issuer in connection with the merger transaction and related cash-out.

What happened to Katherine August-deWilde’s Eventbrite (EB) stock options in the merger?

Four stock option grants covering 20,302, 6,852, 3,671, and 5,645 underlying shares were reported as dispositions to the issuer. Footnotes state certain underwater options were cancelled and converted into a cash payment of $17,361.27, calculated using a Black‑Scholes model.

What cash consideration did Eventbrite (EB) shareholders receive in the Bending Spoons merger?

Each issued and outstanding share of Eventbrite Class A and Class B common stock was converted into the right to receive $4.50 in cash per share. This amount was paid without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes, according to the merger agreement terms.

How were Eventbrite (EB) restricted stock units treated at the effective time of the merger?

The filing explains that each outstanding time-based restricted stock unit, including deferred RSUs, was cancelled at the merger’s effective time. Holders instead received a cash payment equal to the number of underlying shares multiplied by the $4.50 per-share merger consideration.