How are trivago (TRVG) American Depositary Shares related to Class A shares in this grant?

Each American Depositary Share granted under the option represents five Class A Shares of trivago. The award is structured in ADS form, but the underlying economic interest ultimately corresponds to the company’s Class A equity.

Stock option grant to trivago (TRVG) director Niklas Oestberg

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Oestberg Niklas Lars reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

trivago N.V. director Niklas Lars Oestberg received a grant of stock options covering 69,092 American Depositary Shares on May 15, 2026. The options have a strike price of 0.3000 Euro per ADS and expire on May 15, 2033.

One ADS represents five Class A shares, so the award ties Oestberg’s incentives to future share performance. The options vest over time: 1/12 on August 15, 2026, with an additional 1/12 vesting on each February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 thereafter, as long as he continues in service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Oestberg Niklas Lars

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)

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.

Key Figures

Stock options granted: 69,092 options Strike price: 0.3000 Euro per ADS Options expiration: May 15, 2033 +4 more

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Stock options granted 69,092 options Grant date May 15, 2026

Strike price 0.3000 Euro per ADS Exercise price for granted options

Options expiration May 15, 2033 Expiration date of stock options

Initial vesting 1/12 on August 15, 2026 Start of vesting schedule

Ongoing vesting cadence 1/12 quarterly Each Feb 15, May 15, Aug 15, Nov 15

ADS to Class A ratio 1 ADS = 5 Class A Shares Underlying share equivalence

Total options after grant 69,092 derivative securities Holdings following transaction

Key Terms

American Depositary Shares, Stock Options, strike price, vesting, +1 more

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American Depositary Shares financial

"underlying security title is American Depositary Shares for the options"

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.

Stock Options financial

"security title is Stock Options with an exercise price and expiration"

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.

strike price financial

"Strike price is denominated in Euro currency for the options"

The strike price is the fixed price at which an option gives its holder the right to buy or sell an underlying stock. Think of it like a coupon that lets you transact at a pre-agreed price regardless of the market; for investors it determines whether an option will be profitable, influences potential gains or losses, and is a key factor in the option’s market value and risk profile.

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 American Depositary Share represents five 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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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/19/2026 - 08:19 AM

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

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^*

Oestberg Niklas Lars

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O TRIVAGO N.V.

KESSELSTRASSE 5-7

(Street)

DUSSELDORF

40221

(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)

X	Director	10% 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)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Options	$0.3⁽¹⁾	05/15/2026		A		69,092		⁽²⁾	05/15/2033	American Depositary Shares⁽³⁾	69,092	$0	69,092	D

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-Fact	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did trivago (TRVG) report about Niklas Oestberg’s latest equity grant?

trivago reported that director Niklas Lars Oestberg received a grant of 69,092 stock options on May 15, 2026. These options relate to American Depositary Shares and form part of his equity-based compensation package at the company.

How many trivago (TRVG) stock options were granted to Niklas Oestberg?

Niklas Lars Oestberg was granted 69,092 stock options linked to American Depositary Shares. Each option relates to one ADS, giving him potential future ownership if the options vest and are exercised according to the plan’s terms and schedule.

What is the strike price and currency of Niklas Oestberg’s trivago (TRVG) options?

The stock options granted to Niklas Lars Oestberg have a strike price of 0.3000 per American Depositary Share, denominated in Euro currency. This is the price he would pay per ADS if he exercises the options after vesting.

When do Niklas Oestberg’s trivago (TRVG) stock options start vesting and when do they expire?

The options begin vesting with 1/12 of the grant on August 15, 2026. Another 1/12 vests each February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 thereafter. The options expire on May 15, 2033 if not exercised.

Is Niklas Oestberg’s trivago (TRVG) option grant a market purchase or a compensation award?

The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. It reflects a compensation-related stock option grant from trivago to director Niklas Lars Oestberg, rather than him buying existing shares in the market.