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Patrick Collison (NASDAQ: META) gains 703 shares through RSU vesting

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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.

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Insider Collison Patrick
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 103 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) 600 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 103 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 600 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A) — 1,232 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 463 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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 August 15, 2025, subject to continued service through each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
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
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.
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
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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*
Collison Patrick

(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)
05/15/2026
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
Class A Common Stock05/15/2026M103(1)A$0463D
Class A Common Stock05/15/2026M600(1)A$01,063D
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)(2)05/15/2026M103 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock103$01,232D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)(2)05/15/2026M600 (4) (4)Class A Common Stock600$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
3. 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.
4. The RSUs vested as to 100% of the total RSUs on May 15, 2026.
/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Patrick Collison05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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.

How many Meta Platforms shares did Patrick Collison receive from RSU vesting?

He received 703 shares of Meta Class A Common Stock from RSU vesting. One grant delivered 600 shares when it fully settled, and another delivered 103 shares, reflecting routine conversion of equity awards into actual stock ownership.

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.