Spotify Co-CEO has shares withheld for RSU taxes

Spotify Technology S.A.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Spotify Technology S.A. Co-CEO Gustav Soderstrom reported a tax-related share disposition tied to RSU vesting. On July 1, 2026, 116.64 ordinary shares were withheld at $459.13 per share to cover tax obligations from vested restricted stock units, rather than being sold in the open market. After this withholding, Soderstrom directly holds 20,258.9 ordinary shares, so the withheld amount represents only a small portion of his reported stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 116.64 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Soderstrom Gustav

Role Co-Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Ordinary Share	116.64	$459.13	$54K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Share — 20,258.9 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: 116.64 shares Withholding price per share: $459.13 per share Shares held after transaction: 20,258.9 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 116.64 shares Tax-withholding disposition on July 1, 2026

Withholding price per share $459.13 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares

Shares held after transaction 20,258.9 shares Direct ownership following July 1, 2026 event

Tax-withholding shares count 1 transaction, 116.64 shares Form 4 transactionSummary taxWithholdingShares

Dispose-type transactions 1 dispose event transactionSummary disposeCount

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding obligation, Form 4, ordinary share

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation 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.

tax withholding obligation financial

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

Form 4 regulatory

"Spotify reported a Form 4 for Co-CEO Gustav Soderstrom showing 116.64 ordinary shares withheld"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

ordinary share financial

"The filing shows 116.64 Spotify ordinary shares withheld at $459.13 per share"

An ordinary share is a unit of ownership in a company that gives the holder a stake in its profits and usually the right to vote on key decisions. Think of it like a slice of a pizza where each slice entitles you to a portion of what’s left after bills are paid; value can rise or fall with the business and may pay dividends, so it matters to investors for income, growth and control.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Spotify (SPOT) disclose for Gustav Soderstrom?

Spotify reported a Form 4 for Co-CEO Gustav Soderstrom showing 116.64 ordinary shares withheld on July 1, 2026. The shares were used to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting, not sold in an open-market transaction.

How many Spotify (SPOT) shares were withheld for Gustav Soderstrom’s taxes?

The filing shows 116.64 Spotify ordinary shares withheld at $459.13 per share. This withholding was to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting, as noted in the footnotes, rather than a discretionary buy or sell decision in the market.

What is Gustav Soderstrom’s Spotify (SPOT) shareholding after this Form 4 event?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Gustav Soderstrom directly holds 20,258.9 Spotify ordinary shares. The 116.64 shares withheld for taxes represent a relatively small fraction compared with this remaining direct ownership position reported in the filing.

Was the Spotify (SPOT) Form 4 a market sale by Gustav Soderstrom?

No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not a market sale. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting, so the transaction does not reflect an open-market buying or selling decision by Soderstrom.

What do the RSU-related footnotes in the Spotify (SPOT) Form 4 explain?

The footnotes state shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting and that the fractional amount reflects computation results. They clarify that no fractional ordinary shares are issued, providing detail on how the 116.64 withheld shares figure was determined.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:15 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Soderstrom Gustav

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		F		116.64(1)	D	$459.13	20,258.9(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	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)