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Meta (META) director John Douglas Arnold awarded 612 RSUs in equity grant

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Arnold John Douglas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Meta Platforms, Inc. director John Douglas Arnold received a grant of 612 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Class A Common Stock as director compensation. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share in the future and was awarded at no cash cost.

The RSUs vest 100% on May 15, 2027, or instead on the date of Meta’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if that meeting occurs before May 15, 2027 and he is not re-elected but continues serving until the meeting. Settlement of the RSUs has been deferred under Meta’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

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Insider Arnold John Douglas
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 612 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 612 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement. The RSUs vest as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2027; provided, however, in the event that (i) the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is held prior to May 15, 2027; and (ii) the reporting person does not stand for re-election at, or is not re-elected at, the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (but the reporting person continues to serve on the Board until the date of such meeting), then 100% of the total RSUs shall vest on the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The reporting person has deferred the settlement of the RSUs pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
RSUs granted 612 units Grant of Restricted Stock Units (Class A) on 2026-06-15
RSU grant price $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not an open-market purchase
Underlying shares 612 shares Each RSU represents 1 share of Class A Common Stock
Post-grant RSU holdings 612 units Total derivative holdings following this RSU grant
Vesting date May 15, 2027 100% of RSUs vest on this date absent earlier annual meeting condition
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
Class A Common Stock financial
"represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is held prior to May 15, 2027"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"The reporting person has deferred the settlement of the RSUs pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
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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
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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*
Arnold John Douglas
(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)
06/15/2026		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
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)(1)06/15/2026A612 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock612$0612D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
2. The RSUs vest as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2027; provided, however, in the event that (i) the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is held prior to May 15, 2027; and (ii) the reporting person does not stand for re-election at, or is not re-elected at, the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (but the reporting person continues to serve on the Board until the date of such meeting), then 100% of the total RSUs shall vest on the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The reporting person has deferred the settlement of the RSUs pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for John Arnold06/17/2026
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Meta (META) director John Douglas Arnold report in this Form 4?

John Douglas Arnold reported receiving 612 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) linked to Meta Class A Common Stock. The award is compensation, carries no purchase price, and gives him the right to receive 612 shares when the RSUs eventually settle.

How many Meta (META) RSUs did John Douglas Arnold receive and at what price?

He received 612 RSUs tied to Meta Class A Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. These RSUs are compensation, not open-market purchases, and represent future share delivery if vesting and settlement conditions are met.

When do John Douglas Arnold’s Meta (META) RSUs vest?

The 612 RSUs vest in full on May 15, 2027. Alternatively, if Meta’s 2027 Annual Meeting occurs earlier and he is not re-elected but serves until that meeting, all 612 RSUs vest on the meeting date instead.

Are John Douglas Arnold’s Meta (META) RSUs settled immediately at vesting?

No. Settlement of the 612 RSUs has been deferred under Meta’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, meaning delivery of the underlying Class A shares will occur later according to that plan’s rules.

Does this Meta (META) Form 4 show any stock sales by John Douglas Arnold?

No. The Form 4 only reports an acquisition of 612 RSUs as a grant. There are no open-market purchases or sales, tax withholdings, or other dispositions disclosed in this filing for John Douglas Arnold.