Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) awards 406,589 RSUs to principal accounting officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barkema Sarah reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Marqeta, Inc. reported that Principal Accounting Officer Sarah Barkema received a grant of 406,589 restricted stock units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of Class A common stock. The award represents her entire reported equity position of 406,589 units after the transaction.

One-twelfth of the RSUs vest on June 1, 2026, with additional one-twelfth installments of the remaining units vesting quarterly on each September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1 thereafter, subject to her continued service. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

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Routine RSU compensation grant to Marqeta’s principal accounting officer.

Marqeta granted Principal Accounting Officer Sarah Barkema 406,589 RSUs, each deliverable as one share of Class A common stock. The grant price is listed as $0.0000 per unit, consistent with stock-based compensation rather than a market transaction.

The vesting schedule starts on June 1, 2026, when one-twelfth of the award vests, with further one-twelfth portions of the remaining RSUs vesting quarterly on specified dates, contingent on continued service. With total holdings reported as 406,589 units after the transaction, this filing mainly updates her equity compensation position.

There are no remaining derivative positions listed in the derivative summary, and the transaction summary shows one derivative acquisition and no sales, indicating a straightforward grant/award acquisition without associated tax withholding or immediate disposition.

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^*

Barkema Sarah

(Last) (First) (Middle)

180 GRAND AVENUE

6TH FLOOR

(Street)

OAKLAND CALIFORNIA 94612

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Marqeta, Inc. [ MQ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Principal Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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	(1)	03/16/2026		A		406,589		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	406,589	$0	406,589	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock.

2. One-twelfth (1/12th) of the restricted stock units vest on June 1, 2026 and one-twelfth (1/12th) of the remaining restricted stock units vest quarterly on each September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1 thereafter until fully vested, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer as of each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sarah J. Barkema	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Marqeta (MQ) report for Sarah Barkema?

Marqeta reported that Principal Accounting Officer Sarah Barkema received a grant of 406,589 restricted stock units. Each unit can convert into one share of Class A common stock, reflecting a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market trade.

How many RSUs did Marqeta (MQ) grant to its Principal Accounting Officer?

Marqeta granted 406,589 restricted stock units to Principal Accounting Officer Sarah Barkema. After this grant, her reported total holdings are 406,589 units, all linked one-for-one to potential shares of Class A common stock upon vesting and settlement.

What is the vesting schedule for Sarah Barkema’s Marqeta (MQ) RSU grant?

One-twelfth of the 406,589 RSUs vests on June 1, 2026. One-twelfth of the remaining units then vests quarterly on each September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1, conditioned on her continued service with Marqeta at each vesting date.

Does the Marqeta (MQ) Form 4 show insider buying or selling in the market?

The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition of 406,589 RSUs to Sarah Barkema, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” indicating a compensation-related award rather than discretionary trading in Marqeta’s Class A common stock.

How many Marqeta (MQ) equity units does Sarah Barkema hold after this transaction?

Following the RSU grant, Sarah Barkema is reported as holding 406,589 restricted stock units. Each unit is convertible into one share of Class A common stock upon vesting and settlement, and the holdings are reported as directly owned in this filing.

What type of security did Marqeta (MQ) award to its Principal Accounting Officer?

Marqeta awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) to its Principal Accounting Officer. Each RSU is convertible into one share of Class A common stock, with no exercise price, and becomes actual stock only as it vests over the disclosed schedule.