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Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) CEO uses 32,056 shares to cover tax obligations

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4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PINTEREST, INC. Chief Executive Officer William J. Ready reported a tax-related share disposition. On April 20, 2026, 32,056 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $20.64 per share to cover income tax obligations tied to vesting Restricted Stock Awards.

These shares were not sold in the open market but retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding and remittance requirements. After this transaction, Ready directly holds 1,926,893 shares, which include Restricted Stock Awards and restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting conditions.

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Insider Ready William J
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 32,056 $20.64 $662K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,926,893 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of Class A common stock that have been withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting and net settlement of Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) previously reported. Includes RSAs and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting conditions.
Shares withheld for taxes 32,056 shares Tax-withholding disposition on Class A Common Stock
Withholding price per share $20.64 per share Value used for tax withholding on April 20, 2026
Shares held after transaction 1,926,893 shares Direct Class A holdings following tax withholding event
Tax-withholding share count 32,056 shares Reported in transactionSummary as taxWithholdingShares
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) financial
"in connection with the vesting and net settlement of Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) previously reported"
restricted stock units financial
"Includes RSAs and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting conditions"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
net settlement financial
"vesting and net settlement of Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) previously reported"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Ready William J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PINTEREST, INC.
651 BRANNAN STREET

(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94107

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PINTEREST, INC. [ PINS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/20/2026F32,056(1)D$20.641,926,893(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of Class A common stock that have been withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting and net settlement of Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) previously reported.
2. Includes RSAs and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting conditions.
Remarks:
Jacquie Katzel, Attorney-in-Fact04/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Pinterest (PINS) report for its CEO?

Pinterest CEO William J. Ready reported a tax-withholding disposition of 32,056 Class A shares. The company withheld these shares to satisfy income tax obligations related to vesting Restricted Stock Awards, rather than an open-market sale of stock.

How many Pinterest (PINS) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 32,056 Class A common shares were withheld for taxes at a price of $20.64 per share. This withholding occurred in connection with the vesting and net settlement of previously reported Restricted Stock Awards.

Did the Pinterest (PINS) CEO sell shares on the open market?

No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Pinterest to cover income tax and remittance obligations when Restricted Stock Awards vested and settled in stock.

How many Pinterest (PINS) shares does the CEO hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, CEO William J. Ready holds 1,926,893 Class A shares directly. This figure includes Restricted Stock Awards and restricted stock units that remain subject to future vesting conditions under Pinterest’s equity compensation arrangements.

What is the significance of the RSAs and RSUs mentioned in the Pinterest (PINS) filing?

The filing notes that the CEO’s holdings include Restricted Stock Awards and restricted stock units that are still subject to vesting. These equity awards represent compensation that will convert into fully vested shares only if specified service or performance conditions are met over time.