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Meta director Patrick Collison reports RSU settlement totaling 1,540 shares

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Patrick Collison, a director of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), had restricted stock units (RSUs) settle and received Class A common stock on 08/15/2025. The filing reports the settlement of 102 RSUs into 102 shares recorded in Table I and 1,540 shares resulting from RSU settlement shown in Table II, with the reported price of $0 reflecting issuance upon vesting as compensation. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th beginning August 15, 2025, contingent on continued service. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/19/2025.

Positive

  • RSU settlement disclosed transparently: The filing clearly states the number of RSUs settled and the vesting schedule, meeting reporting requirements.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine insider share settlement for compensation; no sale or purchase for cash, neutral for market impact.

The reported transactions reflect settlement of RSUs into Class A shares that vest over time, with 1,540 shares shown as beneficially owned post-settlement and additional 102 shares recorded in Table I. These are compensation-related issuances (price $0) rather than open-market trades, so they do not signal immediate liquidity events or insider selling. For investors, the disclosure confirms standard executive compensation mechanics rather than any material change in ownership or control.

TL;DR: Governance disclosure appears complete for an RSU settlement; filing meets Section 16 reporting requirements.

The Form 4 clearly identifies the reporting person as a director and indicates the nature of the beneficial ownership is direct. Vesting schedule disclosure (quarterly, 1/16th commencing 08/15/2025) provides transparency on future issuances tied to service. This is a routine compensation settlement and poses no immediate governance concerns based on the information provided.

Insider Collison Patrick
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 102 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 102 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,540 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 155 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on August 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
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*
Collison Patrick
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O META PLATFORMS, INC.
1 META WAY
(Street)
MENLO PARK CA 94025
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Meta Platforms, Inc. [ META ] 		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)
08/15/2025
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
Class A Common Stock 08/15/2025 M 102(1) A $0 155 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
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) (2) 08/15/2025 M 102 (3) (3) Class A Common Stock 102 $0 1,540 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
3. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on August 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Patrick Collison 08/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Patrick Collison report on Form 4 for META?

He reported settlement of RSUs into Class A common stock totaling at least 1,540 shares on 08/15/2025 and 102 shares recorded in Table I.

Were any shares sold or purchased for cash by Patrick Collison in this filing?

No. The shares were issued upon RSU settlement at a reported price of $0 as part of compensation.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs reported by Patrick Collison?

The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total, beginning on August 15, 2025, subject to continued service.

How many shares does Patrick Collison beneficially own following the reported transaction?

The filing reports 155 shares in Table I and 1,540 shares in Table II as beneficially owned following the reported transactions.

When was the Form 4 signed for this disclosure?

The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/19/2025.