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trivago (TRVG) director receives 69,092 ADS stock options at €0.30

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

trivago N.V. director Mieke De Schepper received a grant of 69,092 stock options. Each option allows purchase of one American Depositary Share at an exercise price of €0.30 and expires on May 15, 2033. One ADS represents five Class A shares.

These options vest over time: 1/12 vests on August 15, 2026, with an additional 1/12 vesting on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 each year until fully vested, subject to continued service. After this grant, De Schepper holds 69,092 options directly.

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Insider De Schepper Mieke
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options 69,092 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 69,092 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Strike price is denominated in Euro currency. 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. One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares.
Options granted 69,092 stock options Grant to director Mieke De Schepper on May 15, 2026
Exercise price €0.30 per ADS Strike price denominated in Euro currency
Expiration date May 15, 2033 Option term for granted stock options
Underlying ADS 69,092 ADS One ADS represents five Class A shares
Post-grant option holdings 69,092 options Total stock options held following this transaction
Initial vesting date August 15, 2026 1/12 of options vest on this date
Stock Options financial
"security_title: "Stock Options""
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
American Depositary Shares financial
"underlying_security_title: "American Depositary Shares""
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "0.3000" and footnote on strike price"
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
"1/12th vesting on August 15, 2026, and an additional 1/12th will vest quarterly"
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.
Class A Shares financial
"One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares."
Class A shares are one of a company’s distinct types of stock that come with a specific set of rights—commonly different voting power, dividend treatment, or transfer rules—defined in the company’s charter. Investors care because those rights affect control, income and resale value; like holding a seat at a table that has different rules or stronger chips than other seats, owning Class A changes how much influence and return you can expect.
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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
Estimated average burden
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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*
De Schepper Mieke

(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)
05/15/2026
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
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 Options$0.3(1)05/15/2026A69,092 (2)05/15/2033American Depositary Shares(3)69,092$069,092D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Strike price is denominated in Euro currency.
2. 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.
3. One (1) American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five (5) Class A Shares.
Remarks:
/s/ Olga Mizikova, as Attorney-in-Fact05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did trivago (TRVG) report for Mieke De Schepper?

trivago reported that director Mieke De Schepper received a grant of 69,092 stock options. These options are a compensation award, not an open-market share purchase or sale, and give her the right to buy American Depositary Shares at a fixed exercise price by a future date.

How many trivago stock options were granted and what do they cover?

The grant covers 69,092 stock options tied to American Depositary Shares. Each option corresponds to one ADS of trivago, and one ADS represents five Class A shares, giving De Schepper potential future equity exposure if she chooses to exercise the options.

What are the exercise price and expiration date of the trivago options grant?

The options have an exercise price of €0.30 per American Depositary Share and expire on May 15, 2033. This means De Schepper can choose to buy ADS at €0.30 any time before the expiration date, once the options have vested according to the schedule.

How do the trivago (TRVG) director stock options vest over time?

Vesting is staggered: 1/12 of the options vest on August 15, 2026. Another 1/12 vests on each of February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 in subsequent periods until the award is fully vested, provided De Schepper continues serving on each vesting date.

What is the relationship between trivago ADS and Class A shares in this Form 4?

The filing states that one American Depositary Share represents five Class A Shares. The 69,092 stock options are linked to ADS, so each option, when exercised, would deliver one ADS, which itself corresponds to five underlying trivago Class A shares according to the disclosed ratio.

How many trivago stock options does Mieke De Schepper hold after this grant?

After this award, De Schepper is reported to hold 69,092 stock options directly. This total reflects the newly granted options covered in the filing and shows her derivative position in trivago tied to American Depositary Shares, subject to vesting and exercise conditions.