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Spotify (SPOT) co-CEO Gustav Soderstrom details option and share stakes

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Spotify Technology S.A. Co-Chief Executive Officer Gustav Soderstrom filed an initial ownership report showing his existing equity interests. He holds stock options over 229,628, 244,212, 109,596, 31,133 and 129,152 Ordinary Shares at exercise prices between €117.20 and €602.26, with expirations from 2027 through 2031. He also directly owns 20,726 Ordinary Shares, including 8,216 restricted stock units that convert into Ordinary Shares as they vest.

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Insider Soderstrom Gustav
Role Co-Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Stock Option -- -- --
holding Ordinary Share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 229,628 shares (Direct); Ordinary Share — 20,726 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 8,216 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which vest in accordance with the terms of the applicable awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 177,659 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through March 1, 2027. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 38,506 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through March 1, 2028. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 6,486 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through May 1, 2029. The stock option will vest as to 6.25% of the total number of the stock option on April 1, 2026 and then will vest in substantially equal monthly installments through January 1, 2030.
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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*
Soderstrom Gustav
(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
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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 Share20,726(1)D
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)03/01/2027Ordinary Share229,628$151.25D
Stock Option (3)03/01/2028Ordinary Share244,212$117.2D
Stock Option (4)03/01/2029Ordinary Share109,596$263.75D
Stock Option (5)05/01/2030Ordinary Share31,133$602.26D
Stock Option (6)01/01/2031Ordinary Share129,152$580.71D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 8,216 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which vest in accordance with the terms of the applicable awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share.
2. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable.
3. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 177,659 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through March 1, 2027.
4. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 38,506 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through March 1, 2028.
5. The stock option is vested and exercisable with respect to 6,486 Ordinary Shares and will vest with respect to the remaining shares in substantially equal monthly installments through May 1, 2029.
6. The stock option will vest as to 6.25% of the total number of the stock option on April 1, 2026 and then will vest in substantially equal monthly installments through January 1, 2030.
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What does the Spotify (SPOT) Form 3 for Gustav Soderstrom disclose?

The filing discloses Gustav Soderstrom’s existing equity holdings in Spotify, not new trades. It lists multiple stock option awards over Ordinary Shares and a direct Ordinary Share position that includes restricted stock units subject to future vesting conditions.

How many Spotify stock options does Gustav Soderstrom hold in this Form 3?

The Form 3 lists several stock option grants over 229,628, 244,212, 109,596, 31,133 and 129,152 underlying Ordinary Shares. Each grant has its own exercise price and expiration date, reflecting a layered long-term equity compensation structure for the executive.

What exercise prices and expirations are shown for Gustav Soderstrom’s Spotify options?

The options carry exercise prices of €117.20, €151.25, €263.75, €580.71 and €602.26. Expiration dates range from March 1, 2027 through January 1, 2031, indicating long-dated incentives tied to Spotify’s future share performance.

How many Spotify Ordinary Shares does Gustav Soderstrom directly own?

He directly owns 20,726 Ordinary Shares. This figure includes 8,216 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share as the awards vest over time, according to their specific vesting schedules.

What vesting terms apply to Gustav Soderstrom’s Spotify stock options?

One option grant is fully vested and exercisable. Others are partly vested, with remaining shares vesting in substantially equal monthly installments through dates such as March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, May 1, 2029 and January 1, 2030, aligning incentives with ongoing service.

Does the Spotify (SPOT) Form 3 show any recent buying or selling by Gustav Soderstrom?

The Form 3 reflects holdings, not recent trades. Transactions are coded as holdings with unknown transaction direction, and the transaction summary shows no buys, sells, exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding dispositions reported in connection with this particular filing.