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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED 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)

LUXEMBOURG L-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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Co-Chief Executive Officer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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 Share	20,726(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 Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option	(2)	03/01/2027	Ordinary Share	229,628	$151.25	D
Stock Option	(3)	03/01/2028	Ordinary Share	244,212	$117.2	D
Stock Option	(4)	03/01/2029	Ordinary Share	109,596	$263.75	D
Stock Option	(5)	05/01/2030	Ordinary Share	31,133	$602.26	D
Stock Option	(6)	01/01/2031	Ordinary Share	129,152	$580.71	D

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-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

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.