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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) insider Collison receives 103 shares as RSUs vest

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) director Patrick Collison reported the settlement of restricted stock units into Class A common stock. On 2026-08-15, 103 RSUs were exercised, resulting in the acquisition of 103 shares of Class A Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following the transaction, Collison directly held 1,166 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,129 RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share, and the RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16 of the total beginning on August 15, 2025, subject to continued service.

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Insider Collison Patrick
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) F2, F3 103 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1 103 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,129 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,166 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II.
  2. F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
  3. F3. 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.
RSUs Exercised 103 shares Restricted Stock Units converted into Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-15
Shares Acquired via RSU Settlement 103 shares Class A Common Stock received upon RSU settlement on 2026-08-15
Share Price for RSU Settlement $0.00 per share Stated transaction price per share for the RSU conversion
Common Shares Held After Transaction 1,166 shares Total direct holdings of Class A Common Stock following the transaction
RSUs Held After Transaction 1,129 RSUs Total restricted stock units remaining after the 103-unit settlement
RSU Vesting Fraction 1/16 Portion of total RSUs vesting each quarter beginning August 15, 2025
RSU Vesting Start Date August 15, 2025 Date on which quarterly RSU vesting begins, subject to continued service
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
vest financial
"The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on August 15, 2025"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
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 Patrick Collison report for Meta Platforms (META)?

Patrick Collison reported the settlement of 103 Restricted Stock Units into 103 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-15. This was an RSU vesting and conversion event at a stated price of $0.00 per share, not an open-market trade.

How many Meta (META) shares does Patrick Collison hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Patrick Collison directly holds 1,166 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock. In addition, he holds 1,129 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one Meta Class A share upon settlement.

What RSU vesting schedule did Meta (META) disclose for Patrick Collison’s units?

The RSUs for Patrick Collison vest quarterly as to 1/16 of the total RSUs, beginning on August 15, 2025. Vesting is subject to his continued service through each vesting date, which governs when additional shares may be delivered.

Did Patrick Collison buy or sell Meta (META) shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU exercise, where 103 RSUs converted into 103 Meta Class A shares at a stated price of $0.00, reflecting equity compensation settlement rather than a market trade.

How many RSUs remain for Patrick Collison after the Meta (META) RSU settlement?

After the settlement of 103 RSUs, Patrick Collison has 1,129 Restricted Stock Units remaining. Each remaining RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Meta Class A Common Share, subject to the disclosed quarterly vesting schedule and continued service condition.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Collison Patrick

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O META PLATFORMS, INC.
1 META WAY

(Street)
MENLO PARK CALIFORNIA 94025

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Meta Platforms, Inc. [ META ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock08/15/2026M103(1)A$01,166D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)(2)08/15/2026M103 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock103$01,129D
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 Collison08/18/2026
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