Meta (NASDAQ: META) director receives 612 RSUs in equity compensation grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Songhurst Charles reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Meta Platforms, Inc. director Charles Songhurst reported receiving a grant of 612 Restricted Stock Units tied to Class A Common Stock. These RSUs vest 100% on May 15, 2027, or instead on the date of Meta’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if it occurs earlier and he serves on the board through that meeting. After this award, Songhurst holds 612 RSUs directly, reflecting a routine, stock-based compensation grant rather than a market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Songhurst Charles
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 612 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 612 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement. The RSUs vest as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2027; provided, however, in the event that (i) the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is held prior to May 15, 2027; and (ii) the reporting person does not stand for re-election at, or is not re-elected at, the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (but the reporting person continues to serve on the Board until the date of such meeting), then 100% of the total RSUs shall vest on the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 612 units
Exercise price: $0.00 per share
Post-grant RSU holdings: 612 units
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RSUs granted
612 units
Restricted Stock Units (Class A) granted to director on June 15, 2026
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
RSU grant has no cash exercise price
Post-grant RSU holdings
612 units
Total RSUs held directly by Songhurst after the transaction
Vesting date
May 15, 2027
Standard 100% vesting date for the RSU award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"), Class A Common Stock, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share"
Class A Common Stock financial
"receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Meta (META) director Charles Songhurst report?
Charles Songhurst reported receiving a grant of 612 Restricted Stock Units in Meta. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into Class A Common Stock upon vesting, rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
How many Meta (META) RSUs were granted to Charles Songhurst?
Songhurst was granted 612 Restricted Stock Units linked to Meta Class A Common Stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share when the units vest and are settled under the company’s equity compensation plan.
When do Charles Songhurst’s Meta (META) RSUs vest?
The RSUs vest 100% on May 15, 2027. However, if Meta’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders occurs before that date and he serves on the board until the meeting, all RSUs instead vest on the meeting date.
Is Charles Songhurst’s Meta (META) RSU grant an open-market stock purchase?
No, the RSU grant is not an open-market stock purchase. It is a compensation award with zero exercise price that converts into Class A Common Stock upon vesting, without Songhurst paying cash per share.
How many Meta (META) RSUs does Charles Songhurst hold after this grant?
Following this transaction, Songhurst holds 612 Restricted Stock Units directly. This reflects the newly granted award and shows his derivative equity position from this filing, without indicating any concurrent sales or exercises.
What conditions affect early vesting of Charles Songhurst’s Meta (META) RSUs?
Early vesting occurs if Meta’s 2027 Annual Meeting happens before May 15, 2027 and Songhurst either does not stand for re-election or is not re-elected, while continuing to serve as director until that meeting date.