Director Brandon Pedersen details trivago N.V. (TRVG) ADS and RSU stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

trivago N.V. director Brandon Pedersen has filed an initial ownership report showing his equity interests in the company. He reports 24,723 American Depositary Shares (ADS) held directly, as well as two grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that each convert into ADS at a $0.0000 exercise price.

One RSU award covers 16,663 underlying ADS, tied to a grant originally totaling 39,990 units that began vesting on August 15, 2024 and continues to vest quarterly. The second RSU award covers 38,556 underlying ADS, from a 51,405-unit grant that started vesting on August 15, 2025 with similar quarterly vesting. The RSUs have no expiration date and vesting remains subject to continued service.

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^*

PEDERSEN BRANDON

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O TRIVAGO N.V.

KESSELSTRASSE 5-7

(Street)

DUSSELDORF 40221

(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
trivago N.V. [ TRVG ]

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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)
American Depositary Shares(1)	24,723	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
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(3)	American Depositary Shares(1)	16,663	$0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	(3)	American Depositary Shares(1)	38,556	$0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares.

2. These Restricted Stock Units were granted on July 29, 2024 for a total of 39,990 units. 1/12th vested on August 15, 2024, and an additional 1/12th will vest quarterly on the vesting dates 15 February, 15 May, 15 August and 15 November thereafter until the award is fully vested, subject to continued service on such vesting date.

3. RSUs do not have an Expiration Date.

4. These Restricted Stock Units were granted on July 14, 2025 for a total of 51,405 units. 1/12th vested on August 15, 2025, and an additional 1/12th will vest quarterly on the vesting dates 15 February, 15 May, 15 August and 15 November thereafter until the award is fully vested, subject to continued service on such vesting date.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 power of attorney filed herewith.

	/s/ Mathias Hansen, as Attorney-in-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Brandon Pedersen’s Form 3 filing for trivago N.V. (TRVG) show?

The Form 3 shows Brandon Pedersen’s initial ownership in trivago N.V., including directly held American Depositary Shares and multiple Restricted Stock Unit awards that convert into ADS at a zero exercise price, with vesting schedules tied to continued service over time.

How many trivago (TRVG) American Depositary Shares does Brandon Pedersen hold directly?

Brandon Pedersen reports holding 24,723 American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. directly. This position is separate from his Restricted Stock Units, which represent additional potential ADS that will settle as they vest according to the disclosed schedules.

What Restricted Stock Unit awards does Brandon Pedersen report for trivago (TRVG)?

He reports two RSU awards linked to trivago ADS. One covers 16,663 underlying ADS from a 39,990-unit grant, and another covers 38,556 underlying ADS from a 51,405-unit grant. Both vest in twelfths on specified quarterly dates, subject to continued service.

When did Brandon Pedersen’s trivago (TRVG) RSU grants start vesting?

One RSU grant, originally 39,990 units, began vesting on August 15, 2024. The second, for 51,405 units, started vesting on August 15, 2025. Each vests 1/12 initially, then 1/12 quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

Do Brandon Pedersen’s trivago (TRVG) RSUs have an expiration date?

The filing states that the Restricted Stock Units do not have an expiration date. Instead, they follow scheduled vesting dates and convert into trivago American Depositary Shares over time, as long as the service-based vesting conditions continue to be satisfied.

How do Brandon Pedersen’s trivago (TRVG) RSUs relate to American Depositary Shares?

Each RSU converts into trivago American Depositary Shares at a stated exercise price of $0.0000. The filing also notes that one ADS represents five Class A Shares, linking the RSU awards to the company’s underlying share capital structure once they vest and settle.