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trivago (NASDAQ: TRVG) director’s RSUs deliver 13,373 ADSs

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trivago N.V. (TRVG) reports that director Brandon Pedersen had restricted stock units (RSUs) vest on August 15, 2026. Three RSU tranches of 5,757, 4,283, and 3,333 units were exercised for a total of 13,373 American Depositary Shares (ADS) at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. One ADS represents five Class A Shares. Of the ADS received, 4,234 ADS were withheld to pay taxes due on the vesting, with no open-market sales reported. The RSUs vest quarterly in 1/12 increments, and RSUs do not have an expiration date.

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Insider PEDERSEN BRANDON
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F3, F4, F1 5,757 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F5, F4, F1 4,283 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F6, F4, F1 3,333 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise American Depositary Shares F1 13,373 $0.00 $0.00
Tax Withholding American Depositary Shares F1, F2 4,234 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 103,322 shares (Direct); American Depositary Shares — 39,067 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
  1. F1. One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares.
  2. F2. Represents American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. withheld for payment of taxes due in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
  3. F3. 1/12th vesting on August 15, 2026, 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.
  4. F4. RSUs do not have an Expiration Date.
  5. F5. 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.
  6. F6. 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.
ADS acquired via RSU vesting 13,373 ADS American Depositary Shares received on August 15, 2026 from RSU exercises at $0.00 per share
ADS withheld for taxes 4,234 ADS Withheld to pay taxes due in connection with RSU vesting on August 15, 2026
RSU tranche 1 vested 5,757 units Restricted Stock Units converted into ADS on August 15, 2026
RSU tranche 2 vested 4,283 units Restricted Stock Units from July 14, 2025 grant converted into ADS
RSU tranche 3 vested 3,333 units Restricted Stock Units from July 29, 2024 grant converted into ADS
RSU grant size 2025 51,405 units Restricted Stock Units granted on July 14, 2025
RSU grant size 2024 39,990 units Restricted Stock Units granted on July 29, 2024
ADS to Class A share ratio 1 ADS : 5 Class A Shares Each American Depositary Share represents five Class A Shares
Restricted Stock Units financial
"These Restricted Stock Units were granted on July 14, 2025 for a total"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
American Depositary Shares financial
"One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
withheld for payment of taxes financial
"represents American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. withheld for payment"
vesting financial
"1/12th vesting on August 15, 2026, and an additional 1/12th will vest"
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
"RSUs do not have an Expiration Date."
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.

FAQ

What insider equity transaction did TRVG director Brandon Pedersen report on August 15, 2026?
Brandon Pedersen reported RSU vesting that delivered 13,373 American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. on August 15, 2026. These ADS resulted from three RSU tranches, all converted at $0.00 per share as part of his equity compensation.

How many trivago (TRVG) shares were withheld for taxes in Brandon Pedersen’s Form 4?
The filing shows 4,234 American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. were withheld to pay taxes related to RSU vesting. This tax-withholding transaction used code F and did not involve an open-market sale.

What RSU amounts vested for TRVG director Brandon Pedersen on August 15, 2026?
Three RSU tranches vested: 5,757, 4,283, and 3,333 restricted stock units, each converting into the same number of ADS. Together, they produced 13,373 ADS before tax withholding.

What is the ADS to Class A share ratio for trivago (TRVG) in this Form 4?
Each trivago N.V. American Depositary Share represents five Class A Shares. This fixed ratio means the 13,373 ADS issued upon RSU vesting correspond economically to five times as many underlying Class A Shares.

What are the vesting terms of Brandon Pedersen’s trivago (TRVG) RSU grants?
The RSUs vest in 1/12 increments starting on an initial August 15 vesting date, then quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 until fully vested, subject to continued service on each vesting date.

What were the original sizes of Brandon Pedersen’s RSU grants reported by TRVG?
One RSU grant dated July 14, 2025 covered 51,405 units, and another dated July 29, 2024 covered 39,990 units. Each grant vests 1/12 initially, then in additional 1/12 quarterly installments, subject to continued service.

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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
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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*
PEDERSEN BRANDON
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TRIVAGO N.V.
KESSELSTRASSE 5-7
(Street)
DUSSELDORF40221
(City)(State)(Zip)
GERMANY
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
trivago N.V. [ TRVG ] 		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)
08/15/2026		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
American Depositary Shares(1)08/15/202608/15/2026M13,373A$043,301D
American Depositary Shares(1)08/15/202608/15/2026F(2)4,234D$039,067D
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
Restricted Stock Units$008/15/202608/15/2026M5,757 (3) (4)American Depositary Shares(1)5,757$063,335D
Restricted Stock Units$008/15/202608/15/2026M4,283 (5) (4)American Depositary Shares(1)4,283$029,990D
Restricted Stock Units$008/15/202608/15/2026M3,333 (6) (4)American Depositary Shares(1)3,333$09,997D
Explanation of Responses:
1. One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares.
2. Represents American Depositary Shares of trivago N.V. withheld for payment of taxes due in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
3. 1/12th vesting on August 15, 2026, 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.
4. RSUs do not have an Expiration Date.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Olga Mizikova, as Attorney-in-Fact08/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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