Roblox (RBLX) director defers 1,126 shares into phantom stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mastantuono Gina reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Roblox Corp director Gina Mastantuono reported compensation-related equity changes. She received an award of 5,185 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A common stock, which will vest in four installments between August 20, 2026 and May 28, 2027, subject to continued service. In connection with RSU vesting, she deferred receipt of 1,126 shares of Class A common stock into an equal number of phantom stock units under Roblox’s deferred compensation plan, leaving her with 19,557 Class A shares and 4,501 phantom stock units directly held after these transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Mastantuono Gina
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 5,185 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Phantom Stock | 1,126 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock | 1,126 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 19,557 shares (Direct, null);
Phantom Stock — 4,501 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- In connection with the vesting on May 27, 2026, of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person, the Reporting Person's receipt of 1,126 shares of Class A Common Stock was deferred, resulting in the Reporting Person's receipt instead of 1,126 shares of phantom stock pursuant to the Issuer's deferred compensation plan. The Reporting Person is therefore reporting the disposition of 1,126 shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for an equal number of shares of phantom stock. A portion of these securities are Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. These securities are Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each of August 20, 2026, November 20, 2026 and February 20, 2027, and the remaining 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on the earlier of (i) the day before the annual meeting of stockholders held in 2027 or (ii) May 28, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each vest date. Each share of phantom stock represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The phantom stock becomes payable in one lump sum payment upon separation from service.
Key Figures
RSU award size: 5,185 RSUs
Deferred shares exchanged: 1,126 shares
Common shares after transactions: 19,557 shares
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6 metrics
RSU award size
5,185 RSUs
Award to Gina Mastantuono, each RSU equals one Class A share
Deferred shares exchanged
1,126 shares
Class A common stock deferred into 1,126 phantom stock units
Common shares after transactions
19,557 shares
Total Class A common stock held directly following the Form 4 transactions
Phantom stock after transactions
4,501 units
Total phantom stock units held directly following the restructuring transaction
First vesting date
August 20, 2026
First quarter of the RSU award vests on this date
Final vesting reference date
May 28, 2027
Latest possible vesting date for the final RSU quarter, tied to 2027 stockholder meeting timing
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), phantom stock, deferred compensation plan, separation from service
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"These securities are Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share..."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
phantom stock financial
"The Reporting Person's receipt of 1,126 shares of Class A Common Stock was deferred, resulting in ... phantom stock..."
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
deferred compensation plan financial
"phantom stock pursuant to the Issuer's deferred compensation plan."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
separation from service financial
"The phantom stock becomes payable in one lump sum payment upon separation from service."
FAQ
What equity award did Roblox (RBLX) director Gina Mastantuono receive?
Gina Mastantuono received an award of 5,185 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Roblox Class A common stock, vesting in four installments through May 28, 2027, subject to continued service.
How do the new RSUs for Roblox (RBLX) director Mastantuono vest?
The 5,185 RSUs vest in four equal quarters. One quarter vests on each of August 20, 2026, November 20, 2026, and February 20, 2027, with the final quarter on the earlier of the 2027 stockholder meeting date or May 28, 2027.
What is the phantom stock transaction reported by Roblox (RBLX) director Mastantuono?
Upon RSU vesting, Mastantuono deferred 1,126 shares of Class A common stock. Instead of receiving shares, she received 1,126 phantom stock units under Roblox’s deferred compensation plan, exchanging stock for an equivalent phantom stock position.
When does the phantom stock reported by Roblox (RBLX) director Mastantuono become payable?
Each share of phantom stock represents a right to receive one Roblox Class A share. According to the disclosure, the phantom stock becomes payable in one lump sum payment upon Mastantuono’s separation from service, consistent with Roblox’s deferred compensation plan.