Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) CFO RSU vesting triggers tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Spotify Technology S.A. Chief Financial Officer Christian Luiga reported a tax-related share disposition. On 2026-08-01, 315.36 ordinary shares were withheld at $499.94 per share to satisfy tax withholding arising from the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). After this withholding, Luiga directly held 9027.64 ordinary shares. The transaction was reported as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and it was not marked as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 315.36 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Luiga Christian

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Ordinary Share F1, F2	315.36	$499.94	$158K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Share — 9,027.64 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
2. F2. The fractional amount shown reflects the computational result of RSU vesting and tax withholding. No fractional ordinary shares are issued.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 315.3600 shares Withholding price: $499.9400 per share Shares held after transaction: 9027.6400 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 315.3600 shares Ordinary shares withheld to satisfy tax from RSU vesting on 2026-08-01

Withholding price $499.9400 per share Per-share value used for tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after transaction 9027.6400 shares Directly held ordinary shares by Christian Luiga after withholding

Key Terms

tax withholding obligation, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), ordinary shares

3 terms

tax withholding obligation financial

"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation arising out of the vesting"

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

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.

ordinary shares financial

"The fractional amount shown reflects the computational result of RSU vesting and tax withholding. No fractional ordinary shares are issued."

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Spotify (SPOT) CFO Christian Luiga report?

Christian Luiga reported a tax-withholding disposition of shares. On 2026-08-01, 315.36 ordinary shares were withheld to cover taxes triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many Spotify (SPOT) shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 315.36 ordinary shares were withheld at $499.94 per share. This withholding satisfied Luiga’s tax obligation stemming from RSU vesting, rather than representing an open-market sale.

How many Spotify (SPOT) shares does CFO Christian Luiga hold after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding event, Christian Luiga directly held 9027.64 ordinary shares of Spotify Technology S.A. This figure reflects his position after RSU vesting and the related tax-share withholding.

Was the Spotify (SPOT) CFO’s share withholding done under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked, indicating the reported tax-withholding disposition was not identified as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What caused the tax withholding on Spotify (SPOT) CFO Christian Luiga’s shares?

The tax withholding arose from the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Shares were withheld to satisfy associated tax obligations, and the filing notes that no fractional ordinary shares are issued.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Luiga Christian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SPOTIFY AB

REGERINGSGATAN 19

(Street)

STOCKHOLM 11153

(City) (State) (Zip)

SWEDEN

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Spotify Technology S.A. [ SPOT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Share	08/01/2026		F		315.36(1)	D	$499.94	9,027.64(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. The fractional amount shown reflects the computational result of RSU vesting and tax withholding. No fractional ordinary shares are issued.

	/s/ Sung Lee, Attorney-in-Fact	08/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)