META insider Christopher Cox reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meta Platforms Chief Product Officer Christopher Cox reported routine equity transactions on a Form 4. On 11/15/2025, multiple tranches of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were converted into Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0, with acquisitions including 5,470 and 6,791 shares into the Christopher K. Cox Revocable Trust.
The filing also shows 8,381 Class A shares were withheld at $609.46 per share to cover tax obligations related to RSU net settlement, which is not a market sale. After these transactions, the revocable trust held 239,244 Class A shares, and a separate Cox‑Vadakan irrevocable trust held 55,046 shares. The RSUs vest quarterly in 1/16 increments starting on specified dates from May 15, 2022 through May 15, 2025, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,679 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 1,960 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 5,470 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 6,791 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 2,679 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,960 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 8,381 | $609.46 | $5.11M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Shares held of record by Christopher K. Cox, Trustee of The Christopher K. Cox Revocable Trust. 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. Shares held of record by Christopher K. Cox and Visra Vichit-Vadakan, Co-Trustees of The Cox-Vadakan Irrevocable Remainder Trust. 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, 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, 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.
FAQ
What insider activity did META report for Christopher Cox on this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows that Christopher K. Cox, Meta Platforms' Chief Product Officer, had several tranches of Restricted Stock Units convert into Class A Common Stock on 11/15/2025, with shares moving into the Christopher K. Cox Revocable Trust.
How do the RSU awards for META’s Christopher Cox vest over time?
The RSUs each represent a right to receive 1 share of Meta Class A Common Stock upon settlement and vest quarterly as to 1/16 of the total award, with vesting start dates of May 15, 2022, May 15, 2023, May 15, 2024, and May 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Are the META transactions on this Form 4 open-market purchases or sales?
The reported acquisitions of Class A Common Stock are from the exercise/settlement of Restricted Stock Units at $0 exercise price. The 8,381 shares labeled with code F were withheld to cover taxes and are specifically described as not representing a sale.