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[Form 4] ETSY INC Insider Trading Activity

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Etsy’s Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and performance stock units. On April 1, 2026, he exercised and settled awards into 27,581 shares of common stock, reflecting vesting of time-based and performance-based units that convert 1-for-1 into common stock.

To cover related tax withholding obligations, 16,681 shares of common stock were withheld by Etsy at $49.97 per share, rather than sold in the open market. After these transactions, Stretch directly held 50,086 shares of Etsy common stock. The filing shows routine compensation-related vesting and tax withholding, with no open‑market purchases or sales.

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Insider Stretch Colin
Role CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 4,562 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 4,210 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,974 $0.00 --
Exercise Performance Stock Units 10,140 $0.00 --
Exercise Performance Stock Units 2,695 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 27,581 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 16,681 $49.97 $834K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 9,126 shares (Direct); Performance Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 66,767 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units ("performance stock units"). This transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the restricted stock units and performance stock units.. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock. 25% of the restricted stock units vested on April 1, 2024, with the remainder vesting in 6 equal semi-annual installments thereafter, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2025, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. Performance stock units correspond 1-for-1 with common stock. The earned performance stock units vest in full on April 1, 2026, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on such vesting date, and have no expiration date. The earned performance stock units vest in equal installments on each of April 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date, and have no expiration date.
Shares acquired via vesting 27,581 shares Common stock from RSU and PSU settlements on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 16,681 shares Tax-withholding disposition at $49.97 per share on April 1, 2026
Tax withholding price $49.97/share Reference price for common shares withheld to cover tax obligations
Shares held after transactions 50,086 shares Direct Etsy common stock ownership by Colin Stretch after April 1, 2026
Derivative exercises 27,581 shares ExerciseShares in transaction summary for derivative conversions
Tax-withheld share count 16,681 shares TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units"
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.
Performance Stock Units financial
"performance-based restricted stock units ("performance stock units")"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations"
retirement eligible financial
"provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction code description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Stretch Colin
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ETSY, INC.
117 ADAMS STREET
(Street)
BROOKLYN NEW YORK 11201
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ETSY INC [ ETSY ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock(1)04/01/2026M27,581A$066,767D
Common Stock04/01/2026F(2)16,681D$49.9750,086D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(3)04/01/2026M4,562 (4) (4)Common Stock4,562$09,126D
Restricted Stock Units(3)04/01/2026M4,210 (5) (5)Common Stock4,210$033,677D
Restricted Stock Units(3)04/01/2026M5,974 (6) (6)Common Stock5,974$047,796D
Performance Stock Units(7)04/01/2026M10,140 (8) (8)Common Stock10,140$00D
Performance Stock Units(7)04/01/2026M2,695 (9) (9)Common Stock2,695$02,695D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units ("performance stock units").
2. This transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the restricted stock units and performance stock units..
3. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock.
4. 25% of the restricted stock units vested on April 1, 2024, with the remainder vesting in 6 equal semi-annual installments thereafter, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date and has no expiration date.
5. The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
6. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2025, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
7. Performance stock units correspond 1-for-1 with common stock.
8. The earned performance stock units vest in full on April 1, 2026, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on such vesting date, and have no expiration date.
9. The earned performance stock units vest in equal installments on each of April 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date, and have no expiration date.
/s/ Brittany Keen, Attorney-in-Fact04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Etsy (ETSY) report for Colin Stretch?

Etsy reported that Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch settled equity awards into common stock and had shares withheld for taxes. He exercised and converted restricted and performance stock units into 27,581 common shares, with part of the resulting stock retained as a direct holding.

How many Etsy (ETSY) shares did Colin Stretch acquire through equity vesting?

Colin Stretch acquired 27,581 Etsy common shares through the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance stock units. These derivatives convert 1-for-1 into common stock, turning previously granted awards into actual share ownership as part of his compensation.

Were any of Colin Stretch’s Etsy (ETSY) transactions open-market sales or purchases?

No open-market sales or purchases are reported. The filing shows exercises and settlements of stock-based awards plus a tax-withholding share disposition. Shares were withheld by Etsy at $49.97 per share solely to satisfy tax obligations, rather than being sold independently in the market.

How many Etsy (ETSY) shares were withheld for Colin Stretch’s tax obligations?

Etsy withheld 16,681 common shares from Colin Stretch to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted and performance stock units. This withholding occurred at a reference price of $49.97 per share and is categorized as a tax-withholding disposition, not a discretionary sale.

What is Colin Stretch’s Etsy (ETSY) common stock holding after these transactions?

Following the April 1, 2026 transactions, Colin Stretch directly holds 50,086 Etsy common shares. This balance reflects shares received from vested equity awards minus those withheld by Etsy to cover associated tax liabilities, as reported in the Form 4 insider transaction summary.

How do Etsy (ETSY) restricted stock units and performance stock units work in this filing?

The restricted stock units and performance stock units each correspond 1-for-1 with Etsy common stock. They vest over time or upon meeting performance goals and then settle into common shares, provided Colin Stretch remains continuously employed or becomes retirement eligible by specified vesting dates.