Meta Platforms (META) legal chief sells 1,559 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Q: What insider transaction did META report for Curtis J. Mahoney?

META reported that Curtis J. Mahoney , Chief Legal Officer, sold 1,559 shares of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-18 at $558.00 per share , leaving him with 1,957 directly held shares afterward.

Q: Was the recent META insider sale by Curtis J. Mahoney under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Curtis J. Mahoney on February 25, 2026 , indicating the trade was pre-arranged under that plan.

Q: How many META shares did Curtis J. Mahoney sell and at what price?

Curtis J. Mahoney sold 1,559 META Class A Common Stock shares at a price of $558.00 per share on 2026-08-18 , according to the Form 4 insider transaction report.

Q: What role does Curtis J. Mahoney hold at META in this Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, Curtis J. Mahoney is identified as META’s Chief Legal Officer , and the reported transaction involves his holdings of META Class A Common Stock.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported that Chief Legal Officer Curtis J. Mahoney sold 1,559 shares of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-18 at $558.00 per share. Following this sale, he directly holds 1,957 shares. The transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2026.

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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,559 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Mahoney Curtis J.

Role Chief Legal Officer

Sold 1,559 shs ($870K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock ^F1	1,559	$558.00	$870K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,957 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 25, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,559 shares Sale price per share: $558.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 1,957 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 1,559 shares Class A Common Stock sold on 2026-08-18

Sale price per share $558.00 per share Price for the 2026-08-18 sale of 1,559 shares

Shares held after transaction 1,957 shares Directly held by Curtis J. Mahoney after the sale

Transaction date 2026-08-18 Date of insider sale of Class A Common Stock

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date February 25, 2026 Adoption date of trading plan governing the reported sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Class A Common Stock, Form 4

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Class A Common Stock financial

"security_title: Class A Common Stock"

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transaction did META report for Curtis J. Mahoney?

META reported that Curtis J. Mahoney, Chief Legal Officer, sold 1,559 shares of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-18 at $558.00 per share, leaving him with 1,957 directly held shares afterward.

Was the recent META insider sale by Curtis J. Mahoney under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Curtis J. Mahoney on February 25, 2026, indicating the trade was pre-arranged under that plan.

How many META shares did Curtis J. Mahoney sell and at what price?

Curtis J. Mahoney sold 1,559 META Class A Common Stock shares at a price of $558.00 per share on 2026-08-18, according to the Form 4 insider transaction report.

How many META shares does Curtis J. Mahoney hold after the reported sale?

After the reported transaction, Curtis J. Mahoney directly holds 1,957 shares of META Class A Common Stock, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What role does Curtis J. Mahoney hold at META in this Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, Curtis J. Mahoney is identified as META’s Chief Legal Officer, and the reported transaction involves his holdings of META Class A Common Stock.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 08/20/2026 - 06:37 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/20/2026 - 06:37 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Mahoney Curtis J.

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Legal Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	08/18/2026		S⁽¹⁾		1,559	D	$558	1,957	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 25, 2026.

	/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Curtis J. Mahoney	08/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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