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John Elkann RSU Settlement Adds 110 META Class A Shares; 1,533 RSUs Remain

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John Elkann, a director of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), had restricted stock units settle on 08/15/2025 resulting in the acquisition of 110 shares of Class A common stock at a reported price of $0. Following the settlement his direct beneficial ownership of Class A common stock is reported as 502 shares. The filing also reports 1,533 restricted stock units remaining as derivative securities following the transaction. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total award, beginning on May 15, 2025. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Mr. Elkann by an attorney-in-fact, Erin Guldiken, on 08/19/2025.

Positive

  • 110 Class A shares were acquired via RSU settlement on 08/15/2025
  • Post‑transaction direct beneficial ownership of Class A common stock is reported as 502 shares
  • 1,533 RSUs remain outstanding and vest quarterly as to 1/16th beginning May 15, 2025

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Director received settled RSUs increasing direct share count; remaining RSUs vest quarterly, reflecting standard equity compensation timing.

The Form 4 documents a routine equity compensation settlement. The reported settlement of 110 RSUs into shares and the continued holding of 1,533 RSUs indicate ongoing use of time‑based awards for executive/director alignment. The quarterly vesting schedule of 1/16th commencing May 15, 2025 is explicitly disclosed and suggests the awards are subject to continued service. Filing by an attorney‑in‑fact is standard administrative practice and does not indicate change in control or governance structure.

TL;DR: Small, non‑cash issuance from RSU settlement increases direct holdings modestly; no cash consideration or sale activity reported.

The transaction shows acquisition of 110 Class A shares at a reported price of $0, consistent with settlement of vested RSUs rather than a market purchase. The filing reports post‑transaction direct ownership of 502 Class A shares and 1,533 RSUs remaining. There is no indication of disposals, market sales, or exercise for cash, so this filing documents a compensation settlement rather than liquidity activity.

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*
Elkann John

(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 110(1) A $0 502 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 110 (3) (3) Class A Common Stock 110 $0 1,533 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 May 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for John Elkann 08/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did John Elkann report on the Form 4 for META?

The Form 4 reports that John Elkann acquired 110 Class A shares via RSU settlement on 08/15/2025, increasing his direct holdings to 502 shares.

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) does John Elkann have after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, John Elkann beneficially owns 1,533 RSUs as disclosed in Table II.

At what price were the shares acquired in the Form 4 filing for META?

The acquired shares are reported with a price of $0, indicating settlement of vested RSUs rather than a cash purchase.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs mentioned in the filing?

The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total award, beginning on May 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Who signed the Form 4 filing for John Elkann?

The Form 4 was signed by Erin Guldiken, attorney‑in‑fact for John Elkann, with the signature dated 08/19/2025.
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