Forge Global Strengthens Board Retention with New Director Stock Awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director Brian Thomas McDonald of Forge Global Holdings received a new equity grant of 11,333 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 20, 2025. The RSUs were granted under the company's 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan with a $0 exercise price.

Key terms of the RSU grant:

• Vesting Schedule: 25% vests quarterly on each Quarterly Vesting Date (March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1)
• Vesting Condition: Subject to continued service relationship with the company
• Settlement: Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting

The transaction was reported via Form 4 filing by McDonald's attorney-in-fact James Nevin on June 24, 2025. This equity grant appears to be part of the company's regular director compensation program.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McDonald Brian Thomas

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 — 11,333 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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 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^*

McDonald Brian Thomas

(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	11,333	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.

Remarks:

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

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did FRGE director Brian McDonald receive on June 20, 2025?

Brian McDonald received 11,333 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 20, 2025, as part of the Forge Global Holdings, Inc. 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for FRGE director McDonald's new RSU grant?

The RSUs vest quarterly, 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 McDonald's continued Service Relationship with FRGE.

What was the purchase price of the RSUs granted to FRGE's director McDonald?

The RSUs were granted at $0 cost to Brian McDonald, as they represent a right to receive FRGE common stock upon vesting rather than a purchase of shares.

How many shares of FRGE common stock does Brian McDonald own directly after this RSU grant?

Following the RSU grant, Brian McDonald directly owns 11,333 shares of FRGE common stock (in the form of restricted stock units that will vest over time).

What is Brian McDonald's role at FRGE according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4 filing, Brian McDonald serves as a Director of Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (FRGE), as indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under Section 5 of the form.