Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) CTO settles RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meta Platforms Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth reported RSU vesting and share settlements. On February 15, 2026, he exercised Restricted Stock Units tied to 16,902 Class A shares through derivative conversions, moving them into direct common stock ownership.

To cover income tax obligations from these RSU settlements, 8,387 Class A shares were withheld by Meta at a price of $639.77 per share, which the footnotes state does not represent a sale. Following these transactions, Bosworth directly owned 10,930 Class A shares and indirectly held 66,329 Class A shares through the Andrew Bosworth Living Trust.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bosworth Andrew

(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 Technology Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026

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	02/15/2026		M		5,471	A	$0	7,886	D
Class A Common Stock	02/15/2026		M		6,791	A	$0	14,677	D
Class A Common Stock	02/15/2026		M		1,961	A	$0	16,638	D
Class A Common Stock	02/15/2026		M		2,679	A	$0	19,317	D
Class A Common Stock	02/15/2026		F		8,387(1)	D	$639.77	10,930	D
Class A Common Stock								66,329	I	Andrew Bosworth Living Trust

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
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)	(2)	02/15/2026		M			5,471	(3)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	5,471	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)	(2)	02/15/2026		M			6,791	(4)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	6,791	$0	27,164	D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)	(2)	02/15/2026		M			1,961	(5)	(5)	Class A Common Stock	1,961	$0	23,528	D
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) (Class A)	(2)	02/15/2026		M			2,679	(6)	(6)	Class A Common Stock	2,679	$0	40,191	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

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 May 15, 2022, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

4. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on May 15, 2023, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

5. 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.

6. The RSUs vest quarterly as to 1/16th of the total RSUs, beginning on February 15, 2026, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Andrew Bosworth	02/18/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Meta (META) CTO Andrew Bosworth report on February 15, 2026?

Andrew Bosworth reported RSU settlements converting into Meta Class A shares. Multiple Restricted Stock Unit awards vested and were converted into 16,902 Class A shares on February 15, 2026, increasing his directly held Meta stock while remaining part of his equity compensation program.

How many Meta (META) shares were withheld for Andrew Bosworth’s taxes in this Form 4?

Meta withheld 8,387 Class A shares to satisfy tax obligations. The shares were valued at $639.77 each and, according to the footnotes, represent a tax-withholding disposition related to RSU settlements, not an open-market sale of stock by Andrew Bosworth.

How many Meta (META) shares does Andrew Bosworth own directly and indirectly after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Andrew Bosworth directly owned 10,930 Meta Class A shares. He also indirectly held 66,329 Class A shares through the Andrew Bosworth Living Trust, as disclosed by the indirect ownership entry in the Form 4 data.

What do the Form 4 footnotes say about Andrew Bosworth’s Meta (META) RSU awards and vesting schedule?

The footnotes explain that each RSU converts into one Class A share. Several RSU grants vest quarterly in 1/16th installments, beginning on different dates including May 15, 2022, May 15, 2023, May 15, 2025, and February 15, 2026, subject to continued service.

Did Andrew Bosworth sell any Meta (META) shares on the open market in this Form 4 filing?

The disclosed disposition reflects tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The filing notes that 8,387 shares were withheld by Meta to satisfy income tax and remittance obligations from RSU settlements, and explicitly states this withholding does not represent a sale of shares.