Andrew Bosworth sells 11,694 META shares; RSU vesting and tax withholding disclosed
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Meta Platforms, reported multiple transactions in Class A common stock on Form 4. On 08/15/2025 he received and/or had settled several tranches of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), resulting in multiple acquisitions of Class A shares at $0 as part of vesting/settlement activity. The filer also had shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding related to RSU net settlements. Separately, sales were reported: 5,057 shares sold on 08/15/2025 at $782.13 per share (with withheld shares noted as not open-market sales) and 11,694 shares sold on 08/18/2025 at $775 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted 01/31/2025. After these transactions, the filing shows both direct and indirect beneficial ownership, including 66,329 shares held indirectly by the Andrew Bosworth Living Trust.
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Insights
TL;DR: Insider reported RSU vesting, withholding for taxes, and planned sales under a 10b5-1 plan; transactions appear routine rather than extraordinary.
The Form 4 documents scheduled equity compensation settlements and related withholding alongside executed share sales. Multiple RSU tranches converted to Class A shares on 08/15/2025 and tax-withheld shares were used to satisfy remittance obligations, which the filer clarifies are not open-market sales. The 08/18/2025 sale of 11,694 shares was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 01/31/2025, which provides an affirmative defense for planned trades. The transactions change direct share counts but reflect typical executive compensation mechanics rather than corporate events.
TL;DR: Filing shows compliance with disclosure rules and use of tax withholding and 10b5-1 planning for insider liquidity.
The reporting includes clear explanations that withheld shares satisfied tax obligations on net-settled RSUs and identifies the 10b5-1 plan governing the later sale. Documentation of vesting schedules for multiple RSU grants is provided within the explanation block. From a governance perspective, the Form 4 shows transparent reporting of compensation settlement mechanics and planned sales, consistent with standard insider reporting practices.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 11,694 | $775.00 | $9.06M |
| Conversion | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 5,478 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 4,720 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 5,470 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 6,791 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 1,961 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 5,478 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 4,720 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 5,057 | $782.13 | $3.96M |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 5,470 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 6,791 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,961 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 7,053 | $782.13 | $5.52M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (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 an open market sale. 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. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on January 31, 2025. 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 1/20th of the total RSUs, beginning on February 15, 2021, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on February 15, 2022, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2022, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 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, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
