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PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) EVP Diego Scotti vests 8,589 RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PayPal Holdings EVP Diego Scotti exercised restricted stock units that vested into common shares and had a portion withheld for taxes. On April 15, 2026, 8,589 restricted stock units converted into the same number of PayPal common shares. Of those, 4,750 shares were withheld at $47.97 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than being sold on the open market.

Following these compensation-related transactions, Scotti directly held 38,128 shares of PayPal common stock and 25,762 restricted stock units, reflecting a net increase in his equity stake through vesting and partial tax withholding.

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Insider Scotti Diego
Role EVP, GM Consumer Group
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units -1 8,589 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 8,589 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,750 $47.97 $228K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units -1 — 25,762 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 42,878 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal's common stock. The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant subject to a three-year vesting schedule, vesting 1/3 on the one year anniversary of the grant date of the restricted stock unit award, and 1/12 on each quarterly anniversary of the grant date thereafter until the third anniversary of the grant date, on which date the grant shall be fully vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of restricted stock units that have vested. Not applicable.
RSUs vested and exercised 8,589 units/shares Restricted stock units converted to PayPal common stock on April 15, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 4,750 shares Tax-withholding disposition at $47.97 per share tied to RSU vesting
Tax withholding price $47.97 per share Price used for 4,750 withheld shares to satisfy tax obligations
Common shares after transactions 38,128 shares Direct PayPal common stock holdings following RSU vesting and tax withholding
Remaining restricted stock units 25,762 units RSU balance after 8,589 units vested and converted into common shares
restricted stock unit financial
"The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant subject to a three-year vesting schedule"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Scotti Diego
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.
2211 NORTH FIRST STREET
(Street)
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95131
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PayPal Holdings, Inc. [ PYPL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, GM Consumer Group
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026		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
Common Stock04/15/2026M8,589A$0.042,878D
Common Stock04/15/2026F4,750(1)D$47.9738,128D
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
Restricted Stock Units -1(2)04/15/2026M8,589 (3) (4)Common Stock8,589$0.025,762D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal's common stock.
3. The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant subject to a three-year vesting schedule, vesting 1/3 on the one year anniversary of the grant date of the restricted stock unit award, and 1/12 on each quarterly anniversary of the grant date thereafter until the third anniversary of the grant date, on which date the grant shall be fully vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of restricted stock units that have vested.
4. Not applicable.
By: Brian Yamasaki For: Diego Scotti04/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did PayPal (PYPL) executive Diego Scotti report in this Form 4?

Diego Scotti reported the vesting and exercise of 8,589 restricted stock units into PayPal common shares. A portion of these shares was then withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting, which is a standard, compensation-driven event rather than an open-market trade.

How many PayPal shares were withheld for Diego Scotti’s taxes?

The filing shows 4,750 PayPal common shares were withheld at $47.97 per share to cover tax obligations from the RSU vesting. This is classified as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and occurs automatically when equity awards vest.

How many PayPal shares does Diego Scotti hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Diego Scotti directly holds 38,128 shares of PayPal common stock. In addition, he holds 25,762 restricted stock units, which represent contingent rights to receive an equal number of PayPal shares as they vest over time.

What is the nature of the 8,589 restricted stock units in the PayPal (PYPL) filing?

Each unit is a restricted stock unit representing a contingent right to receive one PayPal common share. In this event, 8,589 RSUs vested and converted into the same number of shares, consistent with a long-term equity compensation schedule outlined for the executive.

Is Diego Scotti’s Form 4 for PayPal (PYPL) an open-market stock sale?

No, the Form 4 reflects RSU vesting and tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Shares were acquired through the conversion of 8,589 restricted stock units, and 4,750 shares were withheld to pay related taxes, a typical mechanism for equity compensation.