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Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) director Thomas Staggs details equity and option holdings

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Spotify Technology S.A. director Thomas O. Staggs filed an initial ownership report showing his existing equity interest in the company. He holds several stock option awards over Ordinary Shares with exercise prices ranging from 112.7700 to 672.0000 per share and expiration dates between May 31, 2026 and June 2, 2030. Some grants are fully vested and currently exercisable, while others will vest in annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027.

Staggs also reports direct ownership of 154 Ordinary Shares and indirect ownership of 23,094 Ordinary Shares held by the Staggs Trust, a revocable inter-vivos trust established by him and his spouse. The filing reflects holdings only and does not show any new purchases or sales.

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Insider STAGGS THOMAS O
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Ordinary Share -- -- --
holding Ordinary Share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 5,961 shares (Direct); Ordinary Share — 154 shares (Direct); Ordinary Share — 23,094 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Ordinary Shares are held by the Staggs Trust, a revocable inter-vivos trust established by Mr. Staggs and his spouse. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 5,409 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares on February 15, 2027. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 1,770 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in two substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 413 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
STAGGS THOMAS O

(Last)(First)(Middle)
33 BOULEVARD PRINCE HENRI

(Street)
LUXEMBOURGL-1724

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Spotify Technology S.A. [ SPOT ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Share154D
Ordinary Share23,094IBy Trust(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (2)05/31/2026Ordinary Share5,961$362.36D
Stock Option (2)05/31/2026Ordinary Share2,981$241.57D
Stock Option (2)05/31/2027Ordinary Share6,562$169.16D
Stock Option (2)05/31/2027Ordinary Share9,843$112.77D
Stock Option (3)06/01/2028Ordinary Share7,212$153.92D
Stock Option (4)06/03/2029Ordinary Share3,539$313.62D
Stock Option (5)06/02/2030Ordinary Share1,652$672D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Ordinary Shares are held by the Staggs Trust, a revocable inter-vivos trust established by Mr. Staggs and his spouse.
2. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable.
3. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 5,409 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares on February 15, 2027.
4. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 1,770 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in two substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027.
5. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 413 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney.
/s/ Sung Lee, Attorney-in-fact03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does the Form 3 filing for Spotify (SPOT) by Thomas O. Staggs show?

The Form 3 shows Thomas O. Staggs’ existing equity holdings in Spotify. It lists several stock option awards with varying exercise prices and expirations, plus direct and trust-held Ordinary Shares, without reporting any new purchases, sales, or option exercises.

How many Spotify (SPOT) Ordinary Shares does Thomas O. Staggs hold directly and indirectly?

Thomas O. Staggs reports direct ownership of 154 Ordinary Shares and indirect ownership of 23,094 Ordinary Shares. The indirect shares are held by the Staggs Trust, a revocable inter-vivos trust established by Staggs and his spouse, as disclosed in the filing footnotes.

What stock options over Spotify (SPOT) shares does Thomas O. Staggs report on Form 3?

Staggs reports multiple stock option awards over Spotify Ordinary Shares. Exercise prices range from 112.7700 to 672.0000 per share, with expiration dates from May 31, 2026 through June 2, 2030, giving him potential future rights to acquire additional shares.

Are Thomas O. Staggs’ Spotify (SPOT) stock options currently exercisable?

Some of Staggs’ options are fully vested and currently exercisable, as noted in the footnotes. Others are partially vested now and will vest in remaining tranches in substantially equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2027, subject to their specific grant terms.

What is the role of the Staggs Trust in holding Spotify (SPOT) shares?

The filing states that 23,094 Spotify Ordinary Shares are held by the Staggs Trust. This is a revocable inter-vivos trust established by Thomas O. Staggs and his spouse, meaning a significant portion of his reported ownership is held indirectly through this trust structure.

Does Thomas O. Staggs’ Spotify (SPOT) Form 3 show any recent insider buying or selling?

The Form 3 does not show recent buying or selling activity. Instead, it records Staggs’ existing positions, including stock option grants and Ordinary Shares, as of the reporting date, which is typical when someone becomes a director or otherwise subject to reporting requirements.