Meta director Collison receives 703 Class A shares
Meta Platforms director Patrick Collison increased his direct stake through RSU settlements.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meta Platforms director Patrick Collison increased his direct stake through RSU settlements. On May 15, 2026, he acquired a total of 703 shares of Class A Common Stock when Restricted Stock Units vested and settled, rather than through open-market purchases.
The transactions reflect routine equity compensation. One RSU grant of 600 units fully settled into 600 shares, while another grant delivered 103 shares and left 1,232 RSUs outstanding, which vest quarterly in equal installments subject to continued service.
Insider Trade Summary
703 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Collison Patrick
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) | 600 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,232 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 1,063 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II.
- 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, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
- F4. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via RSU settlement: 703 shares
Shares from fully settled RSU grant: 600 shares
Shares from second RSU vesting: 103 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Shares acquired via RSU settlement
703 shares
Total Class A shares received from RSUs on May 15, 2026
Shares from fully settled RSU grant
600 shares
Class A shares acquired when one RSU grant fully vested
Shares from second RSU vesting
103 shares
Class A shares delivered from another RSU grant vesting
Remaining RSUs after vesting
1,232 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units still outstanding after 103-unit vesting
Post-transaction direct holding (one line)
1,063 shares
Class A Common Stock following one acquisition entry
Exercise events
2 exercises, 703 shares
Derivative exercise/conversion transactions reported in summary
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU), Class A Common Stock, derivative security, 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")."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each RSU 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.
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.
vest financial
"The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on August 15, 2025."
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
"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
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What did Meta (META) director Patrick Collison report in this Form 4?
Patrick Collison reported acquiring 703 Meta Class A shares through RSU settlements. These shares came from Restricted Stock Units that vested on May 15, 2026, as part of his equity compensation, rather than from buying stock in the open market.
Were Patrick Collison’s Meta (META) transactions open-market buys or RSU settlements?
They were RSU settlements, not open-market purchases. All transactions used code M, indicating exercises or conversions of derivative securities, specifically Restricted Stock Units that converted into Meta Class A Common Stock upon vesting.
How many Meta RSUs did Patrick Collison have remaining after these transactions?
After these transactions, 1,232 Restricted Stock Units remained outstanding on one RSU grant. These RSUs are scheduled to vest quarterly in equal 1/16th installments, subject to Collison’s continued service with Meta Platforms.
What does the Meta filing say about Patrick Collison’s RSU vesting schedule?
The filing states that each RSU equals one Class A share and vests quarterly as to 1/16th of the total, beginning August 15, 2025. One RSU grant vested 100% on May 15, 2026, triggering settlement into Meta Class A Common Stock.
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