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Taboola COO's Stock Sale Tied to International Tax Planning, Retains Major Stake

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eldad Maniv, President and COO of Taboola.com, reported a sale of 20,083 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of $3.75 per share on June 17, 2025. The transaction was executed through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan from March 17, 2025, primarily for tax obligation purposes.

Following the transaction, Maniv maintains beneficial ownership of 10,872,377 shares, including:

  • 7,923,219 ordinary shares
  • 2,949,158 RSUs vesting through 2029 with various settlement conditions
  • 7,634,222 shares held in trust for spouse's benefit

The sale was specifically structured to address dual taxation challenges between U.S. and Israeli tax systems, where net issuance mechanisms may have different tax implications. The RSUs feature quarterly vesting schedules with additional two-year-and-one-day settlement conditions.

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

(Last) (First) (Middle)
16 MADISON SQ W 7TH FL

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10010

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Taboola.com Ltd. [ TBLA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
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 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 Shares 06/17/2025 S(1)(2) 20,083 D $3.75(3) 10,872,377(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9) 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. The Reporting Person is subject to taxation in the United States and in Israel, which differ significantly in how they tax equity compensation. Among other differences, the use of a net issuance mechanism, while customary in the United States, may have adverse tax consequences in Israel. Due to these differences, the sales reported in this Form 4 were made in connection with the Reporting Person's tax obligations.
2. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 17, 2025.
3. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $3.75 to $3.77. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
4. Includes 7,923,219 ordinary shares.
5. Includes 269,481 RSUs which shall vest in equal quarterly installments through 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. Each RSU represents the right to receive one ordinary share of the Issuer upon vesting.
6. Includes 434,373 RSUs which vested or shall vest in equal quarterly installments through 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs will not convert to ordinary shares until the satisfaction of an additional time-based settlement condition to occur on or after two years and one day following the date of grant. The settlement is not conditioned on the Reporting Person's provision of service on settlement date. Each RSU represents the right to receive one ordinary share upon vesting and settlement.
7. Includes 898,780 RSUs which vested or shall vest in equal quarterly installments through 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs will not convert to ordinary shares until the satisfaction of an additional time-based settlement condition to occur on or after two years and one day following the date of grant. The settlement is not conditioned on the Reporting Person's provision of service on settlement date. Each RSU represents the right to receive one ordinary share upon vesting and settlement.
8. Includes 1,346,524 RSUs which vested or shall vest in equal quarterly installments through 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs will not convert to ordinary shares until the satisfaction of an additional time-based settlement condition to occur on or after two years and one day following the date of grant. The settlement is not conditioned on the Reporting Person's provision of service on settlement date. Each RSU represents the right to receive one ordinary share upon vesting and settlement.
9. Includes 7,634,222 ordinary shares, including the ordinary shares underlying RSUs, as to which in November 2022 the Reporting Person irrevocably conveyed his rights to a trust for which the Reporting Person's spouse is the sole beneficiary. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership in such shares for the purpose of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Section 16"), except to the extent of his indirect pecuniary interest, if any, and his dispositive power, if any, therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that such shares are beneficially owned by him for Section 16 or any other purpose.
Remarks:
/s/ John Ferrantino, Attorney-in-fact 06/20/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

How many TBLA shares did President and COO Eldad Maniv sell on June 17, 2025?

Eldad Maniv sold 20,083 ordinary shares of TBLA at a weighted average price of $3.75 per share on June 17, 2025.

What is the total number of TBLA shares owned by Eldad Maniv after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, Eldad Maniv beneficially owned 10,872,377 shares, which includes direct ownership of ordinary shares and various RSU grants that vest through 2029.

Why did TBLA's President and COO Eldad Maniv sell shares in June 2025?

The sales were made in connection with tax obligations due to the Reporting Person being subject to taxation in both the United States and Israel. The sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Maniv on March 17, 2025.

What RSU grants does Eldad Maniv hold in TBLA as of June 2025?

Maniv holds several RSU grants including: 269,481 RSUs vesting through 2026, 434,373 RSUs vesting through 2027, 898,780 RSUs vesting through 2028, and 1,346,524 RSUs vesting through 2029. Most RSUs have an additional two-year-and-one-day settlement condition after grant date.

How many TBLA shares are held in trust for Eldad Maniv's spouse?

In November 2022, Maniv irrevocably conveyed rights to 7,634,222 ordinary shares (including shares underlying RSUs) to a trust where his spouse is the sole beneficiary.
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