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Director at Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) receives new stock option grants

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Spotify Technology S.A. director Mona Sutphen received two stock option awards as part of her compensation. On May 28, 2026, she was granted options for 987 ordinary shares with a $775.07 exercise price and options for 1,481 ordinary shares with a $516.71 exercise price. Both grants expire on May 28, 2031 and vest in equal annual installments through February 15, 2030. These are non-cash awards that increase her potential future ownership but do not involve any share sales.

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Insider Sutphen Mona
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option 1,481 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Stock Option 987 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 1,481 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Option grant 1 size 987 stock options Awarded May 28, 2026 on ordinary shares
Option grant 1 exercise price $775.07 per share Exercise price for 987-share option grant
Option grant 2 size 1,481 stock options Awarded May 28, 2026 on ordinary shares
Option grant 2 exercise price $516.71 per share Exercise price for 1,481-share option grant
Option expiration May 28, 2031 Expiration date for both option grants
Vesting period end February 15, 2030 Options vest in equal annual installments through this date
Stock Option financial
"security_title: Stock Option for each reported derivative award"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Ordinary Share financial
"underlying_security_title: Ordinary Share for each option grant"
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price entries of 775.0700 and 516.7100"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
vesting financial
"award of stock option, which vests in equal annual installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date: 2031-05-28T00:00:00.000Z for both grants"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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*
Sutphen Mona
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY S.A.
33 BOULEVARD PRINCE HENRI
(Street)
LUXEMBOURGL-1724
(City)(State)(Zip)
LUXEMBOURG
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option$516.7105/28/2026A1,481 (1)05/28/2031Ordinary Share1,481$01,481D
Stock Option$775.0705/28/2026A987 (1)05/28/2031Ordinary Share987$0987D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents an award of stock option, which vests in equal annual installments through February 15, 2030.
Remarks:
/s/ Sung Lee, Attorney-in-fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Mona Sutphen report in the latest Form 4 for SPOT?

Mona Sutphen reported receiving two stock option awards from Spotify Technology S.A. The grants cover 987 and 1,481 ordinary shares, providing future purchase rights at fixed exercise prices instead of any immediate share purchases or sales.

How many Spotify stock options did director Mona Sutphen receive?

She received two option grants covering 987 and 1,481 ordinary shares. Each grant is a right to buy Spotify shares at a preset price, subject to vesting schedules and expiration dates set by the company.

What are the exercise prices of Mona Sutphen’s Spotify stock options?

One grant has an exercise price of $775.07 per share, and the other is $516.71 per share. These prices define what she must pay to buy the underlying ordinary shares once the options vest.

When do Mona Sutphen’s new Spotify stock options expire?

Both option grants expire on May 28, 2031. If the options are not exercised by that date, they lapse and cannot be used to purchase Spotify ordinary shares, regardless of whether they previously vested.

How do Mona Sutphen’s Spotify stock options vest over time?

The options vest in equal annual installments through February 15, 2030. This means portions of each grant become exercisable each year, aligning her long-term incentives with Spotify’s ongoing performance.