PLAYSTUDIOS Executive Dumps $84K Worth of Stock in Three-Day Selling Spree

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PLAYSTUDIOS General Counsel Joel Agena reported significant insider trading activity through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on March 12, 2025. Over three consecutive days (June 24-26, 2025), Agena sold a total of 61,470 shares of Class A Common Stock at average prices ranging from $1.35 to $1.37 per share.

Following these transactions, Agena's direct holdings include:

• 156,771 shares of Class A Common Stock
• 291,668 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with various vesting schedules through 2028
• 125,000 Performance Stock Units (PSUs) tied to 2025 performance metrics
• 233,043 Stock Options at strike prices between $0.90 and $1.44
• 28,040 Earnout Shares subject to stock price targets of $12.50 and $15.00

The sales were executed according to a previously disclosed trading plan, demonstrating planned portfolio management rather than reactive selling.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• General Counsel Joel Agena sold a total of 61,470 shares over three days at prices between $1.33-$1.40, reducing his direct holdings by approximately 28% (from 218,241 to 156,771 shares)

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 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^*

Agena Joel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10150 COVINGTON CROSS DRIVE

(Street)

LAS VEGAS NV 89144

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. [ MYPS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2025

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								218,241	D
Class A Common Stock	06/24/2025		S(1)		20,490	D	$1.37(2)	197,751	D
Class A Common Stock	06/25/2025		S(1)		20,490	D	$1.37(3)	177,261	D
Class A Common Stock	06/26/2025		S(1)		20,490	D	$1.35(4)	156,771	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(5)							(6)	(6)	Class A Common Stock	125,000		125,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(5)							(7)	(7)	Class A Common Stock	166,668		166,668	D
Performance Stock Units	$0(8)							(8)	(8)	Class A Common Stock	125,000		125,000	D
Stock Options	$0.9							09/01/2018	09/01/2025	Class A Common Stock	46,609		46,609	D
Stock Options	$1.01							05/01/2020	05/01/2027	Class A Common Stock	93,217		93,217	D
Stock Options	$1.44							01/01/2023	01/01/2029	Class A Common Stock	93,217		93,217	D
Earnout Shares	$0							(9)	06/21/2026	Class A Common Stock	28,040		28,040	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on March 12, 2025. This trading plan was previously disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2025.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.30 to $1.40 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.34 to $1.39 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.33 to $1.39 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

5. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting and settlement, one share of Class A Common Stock.

6. On March 7, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 166,667 unvested Restricted Stock Units. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting and settlement, one share of Class A Common Stock. The Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest as follows, subject in each case to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date: 41,667 Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2025; 41,667 Restricted Stock Units vesting on January 15, 2026; 41,667 Restricted Stock Units vesting on January 15, 2027; and 41,666 Restricted Stock Units vesting on January 15, 2028.

7. On March 11, 2024, the Reporting Person was granted 358,335 unvested Restricted Stock Units. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting and settlement, one share of Class A Common Stock. The Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest as follows, subject in each case to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date: 66,667 Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2024; 125,000 Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2025; 83,334 Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2026; and 83,334 Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2027.

8. Each Performance Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting and settlement, up to one share of Class A Common Stock. The actual number of shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued upon vesting of such Performance Stock Units will be determined based on, and will be contingent upon, the achievement of certain pre-established performance metrics, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

9. Payable in two equal tranches if the closing price of the Class A Common Stock exceeds $12.50 and $15.00 per share, respectively, for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing on or after the 150th day following the closing (the "Closing") of the business combination pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 1, 2021, by and among Acies Acquisition Corp., Catalyst Merger Sub I, Inc., Catalyst Merger Sub II, LLC, and Old PLAYSTUDIOS, and ending no later than the five-year anniversary of the Closing (the earnout consideration will also vest based on the price targets in connection with a sale of the Issuer).

Remarks:

	/s/ Joel Agena	06/27/2025
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FAQ

How many shares of MYPS stock did General Counsel Joel Agena sell in June 2025?

Joel Agena sold a total of 61,470 shares of MYPS Class A Common Stock over three consecutive days: 20,490 shares each on June 24, 25, and 26, 2025. These sales were made at prices ranging from $1.33 to $1.40 per share.

What was the price range of MYPS shares sold by Joel Agena in the reported transactions?

The shares were sold at weighted average prices between $1.35 and $1.37. Specifically: June 24 sales at $1.37 (range $1.30-$1.40), June 25 sales at $1.37 (range $1.34-$1.39), and June 26 sales at $1.35 (range $1.33-$1.39).

How many MYPS shares does Joel Agena own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Joel Agena directly owns 156,771 shares of MYPS Class A Common Stock. Additionally, he holds various derivative securities including 291,668 Restricted Stock Units, 125,000 Performance Stock Units, 233,043 Stock Options, and 28,040 Earnout Shares.

Were these MYPS insider trades part of a pre-planned trading arrangement?

Yes, these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Joel Agena adopted on March 12, 2025. This trading plan was previously disclosed in the company's Quarterly Report filed on May 9, 2025.

What are the vesting terms for MYPS RSUs granted to Joel Agena?

Agena has two RSU grants: 166,667 RSUs granted March 7, 2025 vesting from May 2025 to January 2028, and 358,335 RSUs granted March 11, 2024 vesting from May 2024 to May 2027. Both grants vest in tranches subject to continued employment with the company.