Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) CEO trust converts Class B to A and withholds shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Reddit, Inc. reported insider equity activity involving CEO & President Steve Huffman’s indirect holdings through The XYZ Revocable Trust. On February 20, 2026, the trust converted 2,955 shares of Class B Common Stock into the same number of Class A shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash derivative conversion. After this, the trust held 3,578,201 Class B shares and 451,531 Class A shares.
On the same date, 40,336 Class A shares were disposed of at $146.13 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to equity, described as not being a market sale. Following this tax-withholding disposition, the trust’s Class A holdings were 411,195 shares.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2,955 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Huffman Steve Ladd
Role
CEO & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 2,955 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 2,955 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 40,336 | $146.13 | $5.89M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 3,578,201 shares (Indirect, By The XYZ Revocable Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 451,531 shares (Indirect, By The XYZ Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- The Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis. These shares were withheld by the Company to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations. Not a market sale.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Reddit (RDDT) report for Steve Huffman on this Form 4?
Reddit reported indirect transactions for Steve Huffman via The XYZ Revocable Trust. The trust converted 2,955 Class B shares into Class A, then disposed of 40,336 Class A shares to cover tax withholding obligations, a non-market transaction related to equity compensation.
What were Steve Huffman’s indirect Reddit (RDDT) holdings after these Form 4 transactions?
After the reported transactions, The XYZ Revocable Trust held 3,578,201 shares of Class B Common Stock and 411,195 shares of Class A Common Stock. These positions reflect the completed conversion of 2,955 Class B shares and the 40,336-share tax-withholding disposition.
How does the Form 4 describe the nature of Steve Huffman’s Reddit (RDDT) ownership?
The transactions are reported as indirect, with ownership noted as “By The XYZ Revocable Trust.” This means the shares are held through a revocable trust associated with Steve Huffman, rather than being held directly in his personal name on the company’s share register.
What transaction codes appear in Steve Huffman’s Reddit (RDDT) Form 4 and what do they mean?
The Form 4 uses code C for a conversion of derivative security and code F for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. Both actions involve existing equity positions, not new open-market buying or selling activity by the reporting person.