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[Form 4] Meta Platforms, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meta Platforms director John Elkann reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 15, 2026, he acquired a total of 709 shares of Class A Common Stock through the settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which convert to one share each upon vesting.

The company withheld 77 shares, valued at $618.43 per share, to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations. This withholding is explicitly described as not representing a sale. These transactions reflect RSU vesting and related tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling.

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Insights

Routine RSU vesting with tax withholding; no open‑market trading.

Director John Elkann received Meta Platforms Class A shares as his RSUs vested, with 709 shares delivered upon settlement. This is standard non-cash compensation where RSUs convert into common stock at no exercise price.

The issuer withheld 77 shares at $618.43 per share to cover income tax obligations, a common mechanism that avoids a separate cash payment. Because no shares were bought or sold on the open market, these transactions provide limited information about the director’s view of Meta’s valuation.

Insider Elkann John
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 109 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 600 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 109 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 600 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 77 $618.43 $48K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,205 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 820 shares (Direct, null)
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. Represents the number of shares of Class A Common Stock that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the RSUs and does not represent a sale. 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 May 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
Shares withheld for taxes 77 shares Class A Common Stock withheld to cover income tax obligations
Withholding price per share $618.43 per share Value used for 77 withheld Meta Class A shares
RSUs settled (lot 1) 600 RSUs / shares Restricted Stock Units converting into Class A Common Stock
RSUs settled (lot 2) 109 RSUs / shares Additional RSUs converting into Class A Common Stock
Total shares from exercises 709 shares ExerciseShares from transaction summary for derivative exercises
Tax-withholding shares total 77 shares TaxWithholdingShares from transaction summary
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")"
tax withholding financial
"shares of Class A Common Stock that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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 May 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.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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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*
Elkann John
(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)
05/15/2026		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 Stock05/15/2026M109(1)A$0820D
Class A Common Stock05/15/2026M600(1)A$01,420D
Class A Common Stock05/15/2026F77(2)D$618.431,343D
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)(3)05/15/2026M109 (4) (4)Class A Common Stock109$01,205D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)(3)05/15/2026M600 (5) (5)Class A Common Stock600$00D
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. Represents the number of shares of Class A Common Stock that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the RSUs and does not represent a sale.
3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
4. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
5. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for John Elkann05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Meta Platforms (META) director John Elkann report?

John Elkann reported RSU settlements delivering 709 Meta Class A shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 77 shares. The events reflect routine equity compensation mechanics rather than open-market trades or discretionary buying and selling activity in META stock.

Did John Elkann sell Meta (META) shares in the open market in this Form 4?

No, the filing shows no open-market sale of Meta shares. Instead, 77 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy income tax obligations tied to RSU settlement, which the disclosure states explicitly does not represent a sale transaction by Elkann.

How many Meta (META) shares did John Elkann receive from RSU vesting?

The Form 4 shows RSU settlements for 600 and 109 units, totaling 709 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock. Each RSU converts into one share upon settlement, consistent with the footnote describing the structure of the restricted stock units granted.

At what price were Meta (META) shares withheld for John Elkann’s taxes?

The filing reports 77 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock withheld at $618.43 per share. This withholding covers income tax and remittance obligations associated with RSU settlement, functioning as a non-market transfer back to the issuer rather than a discretionary sale.

What do Meta (META) RSU terms mean for John Elkann’s vesting schedule?

Footnotes explain each RSU grants a contingent right to one Meta Class A share. Some RSUs vest quarterly in sixteenths beginning May 15, 2025, while another grant vested entirely on May 15, 2026, subject to Elkann’s continued service with the company through those vesting dates.