MercadoLibre (MELI) director receives 94-share stock award and updates holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lawson Martin R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MercadoLibre Inc. director Lawson Martin R reported a stock-based compensation award rather than a market trade. He received 94 shares of common stock at no cost, subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions until the next annual meeting of shareholders following the grant date.

After this award, he holds 4,230 shares directly, which include 559 restricted shares and 3,671 unrestricted common shares, and 1,769 shares indirectly through Fullerton Development Co. According to the vesting terms, 465 restricted shares will vest in two substantially equal installments on the next two anniversaries of the July 1, 2022 grant date, provided he continues to meet the award conditions.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Lawson Martin R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	94	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,230 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,769 shares (Indirect, By Fullerton Development Co)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents 94 shares of stock, subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of MercadoLibre, Inc. following the transaction date. Represents 559 shares of common stock subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions ("Restricted Stock") and 3,671 shares of common stock. 465 shares of Retricted Stock will vest in two substantially equal installments on each of the next two anniversaries of the grant date, July 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continued compliance with the terms of the Restricted Stock award agreement.

Key Figures

Stock award: 94 shares Direct holdings after award: 4,230 shares Indirect holdings: 1,769 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Stock award 94 shares Grant/award acquisition of common stock at $0.00 per share

Direct holdings after award 4,230 shares Total direct MercadoLibre common stock held following the transaction

Indirect holdings 1,769 shares Indirect ownership through Fullerton Development Co

Restricted stock within direct holdings 559 shares Common stock subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions

Scheduled vesting portion 465 shares Restricted stock vesting in two installments on anniversaries of July 1, 2022

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, forfeiture and transfer restrictions, annual meeting of the shareholders, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Restricted Stock financial

"Represents 559 shares of common stock subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions ("Restricted Stock")"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

forfeiture and transfer restrictions financial

"Represents 94 shares of stock, subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions until the next annual meeting"

annual meeting of the shareholders regulatory

"until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of MercadoLibre, Inc. following the transaction date"

A yearly meeting where a company’s shareholders gather (in person or virtually) to receive reports on results, ask questions, and vote on key matters such as electing directors, approving executive pay and major corporate actions. It matters to investors because the outcomes shape who runs the company and what direction it takes—like a homeowners’ association meeting where residents vote on rules and leaders that affect property value and upkeep.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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^*

Lawson Martin R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

DR. LUIS BONAVITA 1294

OF. 1733 TOWER II

(Street)

MONTEVIDEO 11300

(City) (State) (Zip)

URUGUAY

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MERCADOLIBRE INC [ MELI ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/12/2026		A		94(1)	A	$0	4,230(2)	D
Common Stock								1,769	I	By Fullerton Development Co

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. Represents 94 shares of stock, subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of MercadoLibre, Inc. following the transaction date.

2. Represents 559 shares of common stock subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions ("Restricted Stock") and 3,671 shares of common stock. 465 shares of Retricted Stock will vest in two substantially equal installments on each of the next two anniversaries of the grant date, July 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continued compliance with the terms of the Restricted Stock award agreement.

Remarks:

The Power of Attorney for Martin Lawson is filed as an exhibit to the Form 3 filed by Mr. Lawson with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2025, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

	/s/ Jacobo Cohen Imach (Attorney-in-fact)	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did MercadoLibre (MELI) report for Lawson Martin R?

MercadoLibre director Lawson Martin R received 94 shares of common stock as a stock-based award. The shares were granted at no cost and are subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions until the next MercadoLibre annual shareholder meeting following the grant date.

How many MercadoLibre (MELI) shares does Lawson Martin R hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Lawson Martin R holds 4,230 shares of MercadoLibre common stock directly and 1,769 shares indirectly through Fullerton Development Co. The direct position includes both restricted and unrestricted shares as described in the filing footnotes.

Are Lawson Martin R’s new MercadoLibre (MELI) shares freely tradable?

The 94 new MercadoLibre shares granted to Lawson Martin R are not immediately freely tradable. They are subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions that last until the next annual meeting of shareholders following the transaction date, according to the filing footnotes.

What restricted stock terms apply to Lawson Martin R’s existing MercadoLibre (MELI) holdings?

Footnotes state that 559 of Lawson Martin R’s MercadoLibre shares are restricted stock with forfeiture and transfer limits. Of these, 465 restricted shares will vest in two substantially equal installments on the next two anniversaries of the July 1, 2022 grant date, subject to award conditions.

Does the MercadoLibre (MELI) Form 4 show an open-market buy or sell by Lawson Martin R?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell by Lawson Martin R. It reports a grant or award acquisition of 94 shares at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than a market purchase or sale.