Meta's Legal Chief Cashes Out Shares as Stock Trades Near All-Time Highs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meta Platforms Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead has reported a sale of 519 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $701.99 per share on June 17, 2025. The transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 11, 2025.

Following the reported transaction, Newstead continues to hold 28,664 shares directly. The sale represents a relatively small portion of her total holdings, approximately 1.8% of her position. The transaction was conducted in compliance with SEC regulations, with the Form 4 filed within the required reporting timeframe.

• Transaction Value: Approximately $364,333
• Trading Plan: Executed under Rule 10b5-1 plan
• Ownership Type: Direct ownership
• Filing Status: Timely filed within SEC requirements

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).

X

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^*

Newstead Jennifer

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O META PLATFORMS, INC.

1 META WAY

(Street)

MENLO PARK CA 94025

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	06/17/2025		S(1)		519	D	$701.99	28,664	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 11, 2025.

	/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Jennifer Newstead	06/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many META shares did Jennifer Newstead sell on June 17, 2025?

Jennifer Newstead, META's Chief Legal Officer, sold 519 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $701.99 per share on June 17, 2025.

How many META shares does Jennifer Newstead own after the reported transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Jennifer Newstead directly owns 28,664 shares of META's Class A Common Stock.

Was META insider Jennifer Newstead's stock sale part of a 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes, the sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Jennifer Newstead adopted on February 11, 2025.

What is Jennifer Newstead's position at META?

Jennifer Newstead serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Meta Platforms, Inc. (META).

What was the total value of META shares sold by Jennifer Newstead in this transaction?

The total value of the transaction was approximately $364,332.81 (519 shares × $701.99 per share).