Forge Global Boosts Director Compensation with New Stock Awards Post-Split

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Forge Global Holdings (FRGE) director Ashwin Kumar received a grant of 11,333 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 20, 2025, under the company's 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The RSUs were granted at $0 cost and will vest quarterly over time.

Key details of the transaction:

• Vesting Schedule: 1/4th of RSUs vest on each Quarterly Vesting Date (March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1)
• Following the transaction, Kumar directly owns 27,007 shares
• The share count reflects the company's recent 1-for-15 reverse stock split completed on April 14, 2025

This Form 4 filing, signed by James Nevin as Attorney-in-Fact on June 24, 2025, represents standard equity compensation for board service and indicates continued commitment to the company's governance.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kumar Ashwin

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	11,333	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share — 27,007 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. These shares represent restricted stock units granted under the Forge Global Holdings, Inc. 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Each unit represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued Service Relationship (as defined in the Plan) through each applicable vesting date, 1/4th of the shares subject to the award shall vest and settle on the first Quarterly Vesting Date occurring after the grant date and each Quarterly Vesting Date thereafter, or as soon as practicable following such applicable vesting date. Quarterly Vesting Dates are defined as March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 of a given year. On April 14, 2025, the Issuer effected a 1-for-15 reverse split of the Issuer's common stock, resulting in proportionate adjustments to the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person. Accordingly, the securities reported on this Form 4 have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

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^*

Kumar Ashwin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4 EMBARCADERO CENTER, FLOOR 15

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Forge Global Holdings, Inc. [ FRGE ]

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)
06/20/2025

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
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	06/20/2025		A		11,333(1)	A	$0	27,007(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. These shares represent restricted stock units granted under the Forge Global Holdings, Inc. 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Each unit represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued Service Relationship (as defined in the Plan) through each applicable vesting date, 1/4th of the shares subject to the award shall vest and settle on the first Quarterly Vesting Date occurring after the grant date and each Quarterly Vesting Date thereafter, or as soon as practicable following such applicable vesting date. Quarterly Vesting Dates are defined as March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 of a given year.

2. On April 14, 2025, the Issuer effected a 1-for-15 reverse split of the Issuer's common stock, resulting in proportionate adjustments to the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person. Accordingly, the securities reported on this Form 4 have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ James Nevin, Attorney-in-Fact	06/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many FRGE restricted stock units (RSUs) did Director Ashwin Kumar receive on June 20, 2025?

Director Ashwin Kumar received 11,333 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 20, 2025, granted under the Forge Global Holdings, Inc. 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for FRGE's RSUs granted to Ashwin Kumar?

The RSUs vest in quarterly installments, with 1/4th of the shares vesting on each Quarterly Vesting Date (March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1) following the grant date, subject to Kumar's continued Service Relationship with FRGE.

How many shares of FRGE does Ashwin Kumar own after the June 2025 RSU grant?

Following the reported RSU grant transaction, Ashwin Kumar beneficially owns 27,007 shares of FRGE common stock directly (Form D ownership).

Did FRGE undergo a stock split in 2025, and how did it affect share counts?

Yes, FRGE executed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on April 14, 2025, which proportionately adjusted the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by all shareholders, including those reported in this Form 4.