Unity Software (U) director Egon Durban adds to complex indirect holdings
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Unity Software Inc. director Egon Durban reported an indirect acquisition of 21,537 shares of Common Stock on August 7, 2026, coded as an "other" transaction related to a redemption request made on June 30, 2026 from a limited partnership for the benefit of certain family members. He also reports large indirect holdings through various Silver Lake-affiliated funds and entities, along with a smaller direct holding, while formally disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest. The transactions were not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 21,537 shares
Net Buy
7 txns
Insider
Durban Egon
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock F1, F2 | 21,537 | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F5, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F8 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 107,201 shares (Indirect, See footnote);
Common Stock — 19,943,044 shares (Indirect, Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.);
Common Stock — 14,422,668 shares (Indirect, Held through SLP Union Aggregator, L.P.);
Common Stock — 369,692 shares (Indirect, Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV (Delaware II), L.P.);
Common Stock — 139,874 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. Represents shares of Common Stock acquired from a limited partnership pursuant to a redemption request made on June 30, 2026.
- F2. Represents shares of Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Durban through a limited partnership for the benefit of certain family members.
- F3. These securities are directly owned by Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P. ("SLP IV").
- F4. These securities are directly owned by SLP Union Aggregator, L.P. ("SLP Union"), the general partner of which is SLP Union GP, L.L.C. ("SLP Union GP").
- F5. These securities are directly owned by Silver Lake Technology Investors IV (Delaware II), L.P. ("SLTI IV").
- F6. These securities are held by Mr. Durban, a director of Unity Software Inc. (the "Issuer") and Co-CEO and a Managing Partner of Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. ("SLG") and Mr. James Whitehurst, a director of the Issuer and a Managing Director of SLG. for the benefit of Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C., certain of its affiliates, and certain of the funds they manage ("Silver Lake"). Pursuant to Mr. Durban's and Mr. Whitehurst's arrangement with Silver Lake with respect to director compensation, upon the sale of these securities, the proceeds from such sale(s) are expected to be remitted to Silver Lake and/or its limited partners. Mr. Durban, through his role at Silver Lake and its affiliates, may be deemed to have an indirect interest in the securities reported herein. Includes unvested restricted stock units.
- F7. Represents shares of Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Durban through a trust for the benefit of certain family members.
- F8. Represents shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Durban.
- F9. Silver Lake Technology Associates IV, L.P. ("SLTA IV") is the general partner of SLP IV and SLTI IV and the managing member of SLP Union GP. The general partner of SLTA IV is SLTA IV (GP), L.L.C. ("SLTA IV GP"), the managing member of which is SLG. Mr. Durban serves as a director of the Issuer and Co-CEO and a Managing Member of SLG. Mr. Whitehurst serves as a director of the Issuer and a Managing Director of SLG. Each of SLP IV, SLTI IV, SLP Union, SLP Union GP, SLTA IV, SLTA IV GP and SLG may be deemed to be a director by deputization of the Issuer.
Key Figures
Shares acquired in restructuring: 21,537 shares of Common Stock
Indirect holding via SLP IV: 19,943,044 shares of Common Stock
Indirect holding via SLP Union Aggregator: 14,422,668 shares of Common Stock
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5 metrics
Shares acquired in restructuring
21,537 shares of Common Stock
Acquired on August 7, 2026 via redemption request made June 30, 2026
Indirect holding via SLP IV
19,943,044 shares of Common Stock
Held indirectly through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.
Indirect holding via SLP Union Aggregator
14,422,668 shares of Common Stock
Held indirectly through SLP Union Aggregator, L.P.
Indirect holding via SLTI IV
369,692 shares of Common Stock
Held indirectly through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV (Delaware II), L.P.
Directly held shares
139,874 shares of Common Stock
Shares held directly by Egon Durban after reported transactions
Key Terms
beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, limited partnership, director by deputization, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial ownership financial
"Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent..."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of such ... pecuniary interest"
limited partnership financial
"shares of Common Stock acquired from a limited partnership pursuant to a redemption request"
A limited partnership is a legal business structure with two types of partners: at least one general partner who runs the business and bears full legal responsibility, and one or more limited partners who contribute money, share profits, and have liability capped at their investment. For investors, it matters because it separates control from financial exposure — like putting money into a store without managing it — and affects how returns, risks, taxes and transferability of ownership are handled.
director by deputization regulatory
"may be deemed to be a director by deputization of the Issuer"
indirectly owned financial
"shares of Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Durban through a limited partnership"
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FAQ
What did Egon Durban report in this Form 4 for Unity Software (U)?
Egon Durban reported an indirect acquisition of 21,537 Unity Software Common Stock shares on August 7, 2026. The acquisition stems from a redemption request dated June 30, 2026 involving a limited partnership associated with certain family members.
What indirect Unity Software (U) holdings does Egon Durban report through Silver Lake funds?
Egon Durban reports indirect beneficial ownership of 19,943,044 shares held by Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P., 14,422,668 shares held by SLP Union Aggregator, L.P., and 369,692 shares held by Silver Lake Technology Investors IV (Delaware II), L.P.
What direct Unity Software (U) holdings does Egon Durban report?
Separately from the fund and family-related entities, Egon Durban reports 139,874 shares of Unity Software Common Stock held directly in his own name. These direct holdings are distinct from his indirect interests through partnerships, trusts, and Silver Lake-affiliated entities.
Were Egon Durban’s Unity Software (U) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as a plan trade, indicating these transactions were not reported pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The acquisition instead relates to a partnership redemption arrangement described in the footnotes.