Meta officer Cox plans $13.5M share sale

Available on EDGAR 09/15/2026 - 04:26 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/15/2026 - 04:25 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) received a notice that officer Christopher K. Cox plans to sell 20,000 Class A common shares of Meta through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. The planned sale will be made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and from the CHRISTOPHER K. COX REVOCABLE TRUST account.

During the prior three months, Cox sold 20,000 Meta Class A shares for an aggregate value of $13,005,575. As of the notice, there were 2,205,128,509 Class A shares of Meta outstanding.

Key Figures

Shares to be sold: 20,000 shares Aggregate market value of planned sale: $13,504,556 Shares sold in prior 3 months: 20,000 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares to be sold 20,000 shares Planned sale of Meta Class A common shares under Form 144

Aggregate market value of planned sale $13,504,556 Value associated with the 20,000 Meta Class A shares to be sold

Shares sold in prior 3 months 20,000 shares Meta Class A shares sold on September 9, 2026

Aggregate value of prior 3-month sales $13,005,575 Proceeds from 20,000 Meta Class A shares sold on September 9, 2026

Class A shares outstanding 2,205,128,509 shares Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A common shares outstanding as referenced in Form 144

Key Terms

Rule 144, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Lapse, Equity Compensation

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The Shares reported on this will be sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Restricted Stock Lapse financial

"Class A Common Stock | 05/15/2022 | Restricted Stock Lapse"

Equity Compensation financial

"6324 | 05/15/2022 | Equity Compensation"

Equity compensation is pay given to employees, executives or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options or restricted shares—rather than just cash. It matters to investors because it can align workers' incentives with shareholders (like paying someone in slices of the same pie they help grow), but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, affecting ownership percentages and earnings per share.

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing for META disclose about Christopher K. Cox?

The filing states that Meta officer Christopher K. Cox plans to sell 20,000 Class A common shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. The shares are held in the CHRISTOPHER K. COX REVOCABLE TRUST and will be sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many META shares are being registered for potential sale in this Form 144?

The notice covers a proposed sale of 20,000 Class A common shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. These shares are to be sold through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. as the broker.

What sales of META stock has Christopher K. Cox made in the past three months?

Over the prior three months, Christopher K. Cox sold 20,000 Meta Class A shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. on September 9, 2026 for an aggregate value of $13,005,575, according to the Form 144 disclosure.

Is the planned META share sale by Christopher K. Cox under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The remarks specify that the shares reported in the notice will be sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This indicates the sale is to follow a pre-arranged trading plan meeting Rule 10b5-1 requirements.

How many META Class A shares were outstanding as referenced in this Form 144?

The Form 144 lists 2,205,128,509 Class A common shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. as outstanding. This figure provides context for the size of the proposed 20,000-share sale relative to total shares.

What is the aggregate market value of META shares covered by this Form 144 notice?

The Form 144 reports an aggregate market value of $13,504,556 for the 20,000 Class A shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. covered by the planned sale, based on the pricing information included in the notice.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001607459
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Meta Platforms, Inc.
SEC File Number	001-35551
Address of Issuer	1 META WAY MENLO PARK CALIFORNIA 94025
Phone	650-543-4800
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Cox Christopher K
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Class A Common Shares	Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. 3000 Schwab Way Westlake TX 76262	20000	13504556.00	2205128509	09/15/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Class A Common Stock	05/15/2022	Restricted Stock Lapse	Meta Platforms Inc.			6324	05/15/2022	Equity Compensation
Class A Common Stock	08/15/2022	Restricted Stock Lapse	Meta Platforms Inc.			13676	08/15/2022	Equity Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
CHRISTOPHER K. COX 1 META WAY MENLO PARK CA 94025	Meta Platforms, Inc.	09/09/2026	20000	13005575.00

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	The Shares reported on this Form 144 will be sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The shares were sold in the account CHRISTOPHER K. COX REVOCABLE TRUST.
Date of Notice	09/15/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	05/19/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	CHRISTOPHER K. COX TTEE
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)