Meta CAO settles RSUs, shares withheld for taxes
Meta Platforms, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Aaron Anderson reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common Stock.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meta Platforms, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Aaron Anderson reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common Stock. On May 15, 2026, he acquired a total of 2,451 shares through the settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). In connection with this net settlement, 1,218 shares were withheld by Meta to cover income tax obligations at a price of $618.43 per share, which the footnotes state does not represent an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Anderson directly holds 8,279 shares of Class A Common Stock and 5,801 RSUs, which will continue to vest quarterly, subject to his continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,451 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Anderson Aaron
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 1,451 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 332 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 335 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,451 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 332 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 335 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A Common Stock | 1,218 | $618.43 | $753K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 16,805 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 8,279 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. 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.
- F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
- F3. 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.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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.
- F6. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2026, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Key Figures
RSU shares settled: 2,451 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,218 shares
Withholding reference price: $618.43 per share
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RSU shares settled
2,451 shares
Class A Common Stock from RSU settlements on May 15, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,218 shares
Withheld by issuer to satisfy tax obligations at $618.43 per share
Withholding reference price
$618.43 per share
Value used for 1,218 withheld shares
Shares held after transaction
8,279 shares
Direct Meta Class A Common Stock holdings following transactions
RSUs remaining
5,801 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (Class A) held after RSU conversions
RSU exercises
4 transactions / 2,451 shares
Derivative exercises (code M) converting RSUs into Class A shares
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU), net settlement, tax withholding, derivative security
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") and does not represent a sale."
net settlement financial
"obligations in connection with the net settlement of the Restricted Stock Units"
tax withholding financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Meta (META) Chief Accounting Officer Aaron Anderson report?
Aaron Anderson reported RSU settlements into 2,451 Meta Class A shares and a related tax withholding of 1,218 shares. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling of stock.
How many Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) does Meta (META) executive Aaron Anderson still have?
Following the reported RSU settlements, Aaron Anderson holds 5,801 Meta RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Meta Class A share as the awards continue vesting quarterly, subject to his continued service.
How do Aaron Anderson’s Meta (META) RSUs vest over time?
Aaron Anderson’s Meta RSUs vest quarterly in 1/16th increments of each grant. Different RSU awards began vesting on August 15, 2023, May 15, 2024, May 15, 2025, and May 15, 2026, contingent on his continued service at Meta.
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