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Meta (META) CAO reports RSU vesting, tax withholding and stock gift

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Meta Platforms, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Aaron Anderson reported multiple equity-related transactions in Meta Class A Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units. On February 15, 2026, several blocks of RSUs (Class A) were converted into common shares through exercises coded "M," reflecting equity compensation vesting.

Also on February 15, 936 shares of Class A Common Stock at 639.77 per share were withheld to cover income tax obligations in connection with RSU net settlement, and the footnotes state this does not represent a sale. On February 18, 2026, Anderson disposed of 167 shares via a bona fide gift of Class A Common Stock to charitable entities.

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Insider Anderson Aaron
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Class A Common Stock 167 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 1,450 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 333 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 331 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 1,450 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 333 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 331 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 936 $639.77 $599K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 7,046 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 7,252 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") and does not represent a sale. Represents shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock that the reporting person donated as a gift to charitable entities. 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, 2023, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2024, subject to continued service through each vesting date. 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.
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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*
Anderson Aaron
(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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Accounting Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026
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 02/15/2026 M 1,450 A $0 7,485 D
Class A Common Stock 02/15/2026 M 333 A $0 7,818 D
Class A Common Stock 02/15/2026 M 331 A $0 8,149 D
Class A Common Stock 02/15/2026 F 936(1) D $639.77 7,213 D
Class A Common Stock 02/18/2026 G(2) 167 D $0 7,046 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) (3) 02/15/2026 M 1,450 (4) (4) Class A Common Stock 1,450 $0 7,252 D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) (3) 02/15/2026 M 333 (5) (5) Class A Common Stock 333 $0 2,662 D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) (3) 02/15/2026 M 331 (6) (6) Class A Common Stock 331 $0 3,978 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") and does not represent a sale.
2. Represents shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock that the reporting person donated as a gift to charitable entities.
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 August 15, 2023, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
5. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2024, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
6. 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 Aaron Anderson 02/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Meta (META) CAO Aaron Anderson report?

Aaron Anderson reported RSU conversions into Meta Class A Common Stock, tax-related share withholding, and a charitable stock gift. RSUs were exercised on February 15, 2026, and 167 shares of Class A Common Stock were donated as a bona fide gift on February 18, 2026.

Did Meta (META) CAO Aaron Anderson sell any shares in this Form 4?

No, the filing specifies no open-market sale. Shares coded "F" were withheld by Meta to satisfy income tax obligations on RSU settlements, and a separate "G" transaction represents a bona fide gift of 167 shares of Class A Common Stock to charitable entities.

How many Meta (META) shares were withheld for taxes in Aaron Anderson’s filing?

The filing shows 936 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock withheld at a price of $639.77 per share. Footnotes explain these shares were retained by Meta to cover income tax withholding obligations arising from the net settlement of vested Restricted Stock Units.

What RSU activity did Meta (META) CAO Aaron Anderson report?

Anderson reported multiple exercises of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for Meta Class A shares on February 15, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share, with different RSU grants vesting quarterly in 1/16th increments starting on various dates, subject to continued service.

What was the nature of Aaron Anderson’s Meta (META) stock gift?

The Form 4 shows a "G" transaction for 167 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock on February 18, 2026. Footnotes clarify these shares were donated as a bona fide gift to charitable entities, not sold for cash, reducing his directly held share count modestly.

How do the Meta (META) RSUs reported by Aaron Anderson vest over time?

The filing notes several RSU grants vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total award. Different grants begin vesting on August 15, 2023, May 15, 2024, or May 15, 2025, and each vesting tranche requires Anderson’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.