[Form 4] PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. (symbol: MYPS) filed a Form 4 reporting that its General Counsel, Joel Agena, sold 11,489 shares of Class A common stock on July 8 2025 at a weighted-average price of $1.23 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 12 2025. The sale reduced his direct, non-derivative holding from 35,301 to 23,812 shares.

No derivative securities were exercised or disposed of. Agena continues to hold a sizeable equity incentive package:

• 166,668 unvested RSUs granted 3/11/2024 with tranche vesting through 5/15/2027.
• 125,000 unvested RSUs granted 3/7/2025 vesting through 1/15/2028.
• 125,000 Performance Stock Units contingent on FY-2025 performance goals.
• 233,043 stock options with strikes ranging from $0.90-$1.44 expiring 2025-2029.
• 28,040 potential earn-out shares payable if the stock trades above $12.50 and $15.00 for specified periods before 6/21/2026.

The filing is an individual, routine insider transaction; there are no new grants, cancellations, or material changes to compensation structures disclosed. Given the small dollar value (~$14 thousand) relative to company market capitalization and the pre-arranged nature of the sale, the event is unlikely to influence valuation or governance assessments.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Small 10b5-1 insider sale; immaterial to MYPS fundamentals; incentive alignment remains intact.

The reported 11,489-share disposition equals a fraction of daily volume and leaves the General Counsel with over 23,800 shares plus significant unvested equity and options. Because the sale was executed under a previously disclosed 10b5-1 plan, the action signals neither opportunistic timing nor adverse insider sentiment. Total compensation exposure (RSUs, PSUs, options, earn-outs) continues to align the executive with long-term shareholder value. From a valuation perspective, the transaction neither adds nor subtracts meaningful information about revenue trajectory, profitability, or liquidity. I classify the disclosure as neutral.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Governance-compliant, transparent filing; no red flags.

The Form 4 adheres to SEC Section 16 reporting timelines, references the 10b5-1 plan, and provides granular weighted-average pricing data—hallmarks of good disclosure practice. The continued vesting schedule, performance linkage of PSUs, and price-triggered earn-out shares reinforce incentive alignment. No derivative sales occurred, and remaining holdings are substantial. Hence, the event is routine and non-impactful from a governance-risk standpoint.

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).

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)
07/08/2025

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								35,301	D
Class A Common Stock	07/08/2025		S(1)		11,489	D	$1.23(2)	23,812	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(3)							(4)	(4)	Class A Common Stock	166,668		166,668	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(3)							(5)	(5)	Class A Common Stock	125,000		125,000	D
Performance Stock Units	$0(6)							(6)	(6)	Class A Common Stock	125,000		125,000	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
Stock Options	$0.9							09/01/2018	09/01/2025	Class A Common Stock	46,609		46,609	D
Earnout Shares	$0							(7)	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 $1.19 to $1.25 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. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting and settlement, one share of Class A Common Stock.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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	07/10/2025
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FAQ

How many PLAYSTUDIOS (MYPS) shares did Joel Agena sell?

He sold 11,489 Class A common shares on July 8 2025.

At what price were the MYPS shares sold?

The weighted-average selling price was $1.23, with trades ranging from $1.19 to $1.25.

How many shares does the insider still own after the sale?

Agena now directly owns 23,812 non-derivative MYPS shares.

Was the transaction part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The sale occurred under a 10b5-1 plan adopted on March 12 2025.

What equity incentives does Joel Agena continue to hold?

He retains 291,668 unvested RSUs/PSUs, 233,043 stock options, and 28,040 potential earn-out shares.