Meta (NASDAQ: META) director Dana White settles RSUs into 709 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meta Platforms, Inc. director Dana White reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) linked to Class A Common Stock. On May 15, 2026, White exercised RSUs to acquire 709 shares of Class A Common Stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting settlement of vested awards rather than an open-market purchase.
The RSUs vest quarterly in equal 1/16 installments beginning on May 15, 2025, subject to continued service, and the RSUs were disclosed as having vested 100% on May 15, 2026. Following these transactions, White directly holds 1,394 and 794 shares in separate reported Class A Common Stock positions, and 1,205 RSUs remain outstanding in one grant for potential future settlement.
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Insider Trade Summary
709 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
White Dana
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 109 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 600 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 109 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,205 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 794 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II. 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, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares acquired from RSU settlement: 709 shares
RSU conversion price: $0.0000 per share
Post-transaction holding (position 1): 1,394 shares
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Shares acquired from RSU settlement
709 shares
Class A Common Stock acquired on May 15, 2026 via RSU exercises
RSU conversion price
$0.0000 per share
Stated transaction price for RSU-to-share settlement
Post-transaction holding (position 1)
1,394 shares
Class A Common Stock directly held following one transaction entry
Post-transaction holding (position 2)
794 shares
Class A Common Stock directly held following another transaction entry
Remaining RSUs in one grant
1,205 RSUs
Derivative table total shares following transaction for one RSU award
RSU vesting schedule
1/16 quarterly
Vests quarterly beginning May 15, 2025, subject to continued service
Total derivative exercises
709 shares
Aggregate exerciseShares in transactionSummary for derivative exercises
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU), RSUs, contingent right, vest, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II."
RSUs financial
"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."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement."
vest financial
"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."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
settlement financial
"Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II."
Settlement is the process of completing a financial transaction, like buying or selling a stock, by transferring money and ownership between parties. It ensures that both the buyer gets the asset and the seller gets paid, making the deal official. Without settlement, the transaction wouldn't be finalized or legally recognized.
FAQ
What did Meta (META) director Dana White report in this Form 4?
Dana White reported exercising previously granted RSUs to acquire 709 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation settlement rather than any open-market buying or selling activity, and are tied to scheduled vesting of prior RSU awards.
How do Dana White’s Meta (META) RSUs vest over time?
The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16 of the total RSUs beginning on May 15, 2025. Vesting is subject to continued service through each vesting date, and the filing notes that the RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
Does Dana White still hold Meta (META) RSUs after these transactions?
Yes. After exercising 600 RSUs from one grant and 109 RSUs from another, one RSU grant shows a remaining balance of 1,205 units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Meta Class A Common Stock upon future settlement.
What does each RSU represent in Dana White’s Meta (META) awards?
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Meta Class A Common Stock upon settlement. When RSUs vest and settle, they convert into actual shares, as reflected by the 709 shares of common stock acquired in these reported transactions.