Insider Sales: XYZ CFO Disposes 16,265 Shares Under RSU Withholding and 10b5-1 Plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amrita Ahuja, CFO & COO of Block, Inc. (symbol XYZ), reported two share dispositions in August 2025. On 08/21/2025 she had 9,966 Class A shares sold at $73.20 to satisfy income tax withholding tied to vested restricted stock units, leaving her with 298,431 shares. On 08/22/2025 she sold 6,299 Class A shares at $75.00 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted February 25, 2025, leaving 292,132 shares beneficially owned. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/25/2025.

Positive

• Compliance with disclosure requirements: Form 4 timely reports the transactions and includes a signature by an attorney-in-fact.
• Use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan: The 08/22/2025 sale was executed under a plan adopted 02/25/2025, indicating pre-established trading intent.
• Automatic tax-withholding sale: The 08/21/2025 sale satisfied withholding obligations from RSU vesting, a routine administrative action.

Negative

• Reduction in insider ownership: Beneficial holdings decreased from 298,431 to 292,132 Class A shares after the reported sales.
• Insider liquidity event: Total of 16,265 shares sold could be viewed as modest insider selling activity.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insiders followed standard procedures for RSU tax withholding and an established 10b5-1 plan; actions appear procedural not opportunistic.

The filing shows routine disposition of shares: an automatic sale to cover tax withholding from RSU vesting and a sale executed under a pre-existing Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on 02/25/2025. Both actions are consistent with common insider liquidity and compliance practices. No new grants, option exercises, or derivative transactions are reported. For governance review, note continued beneficial ownership of 292,132 Class A shares after these sales.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Insider sales reduced holdings modestly; proceeds per share were $73.20 and $75.00 respectively.

The two reported sales total 16,265 Class A shares. The first sale (9,966 shares at $73.20) was to satisfy tax withholding from vested RSUs, which is a non-discretionary action. The second sale (6,299 shares at $75.00) was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-planned timing. These factors suggest limited informational impact on near-term trading signals, but they modestly lower the reporting insider's stake from 298,431 to 292,132 shares.

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

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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).

X

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^*

Ahuja Amrita

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1955 BROADWAY

SUITE 600

(Street)

OAKLAND CA 94612

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Block, Inc. [ XYZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO & COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	08/21/2025		S		9,966(1)	D	$73.2	298,431	D
Class A Common Stock	08/22/2025		S(2)		6,299	D	$75	292,132	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares automatically sold to satisfy the Issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 25, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Susan Szotek, Attorney-in-Fact	08/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Amrita Ahuja report on Form 4 for XYZ?

The report discloses two dispositions: 9,966 Class A shares sold at $73.20 on 08/21/2025 for RSU tax withholding and 6,299 Class A shares sold at $75.00 on 08/22/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many shares does Amrita Ahuja beneficially own after these transactions?

After the reported sales, she beneficially owns 292,132 Class A shares.

Why were 9,966 shares sold on 08/21/2025?

Those shares were automatically sold to satisfy the issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations related to vested restricted stock units.

Was the 08/22/2025 sale part of a planned trading program?

Yes, the 08/22/2025 sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/25/2025.

Who signed the Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 was signed by Susan Szotek, Attorney-in-Fact on 08/25/2025.