[Form 4] Meta Platforms, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meta Platforms insider Jennifer Newstead reported a sale of 519 shares of Class A common stock on 10/07/2025 at a reported price of $716.98 per share, leaving her with 29,313 shares after the transaction. The report states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/11/2025, which is a pre-established program that allows scheduled trades regardless of later information. This filing documents a routine, planned disposition rather than an opportunistic market-timed sale and shows the reporting person remains a sizable holder.

Positive

• Sale executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which typically reduces signaling risk
• Reporting person retains 29,313 shares, maintaining a material ownership position

Negative

• Disposition of 519 shares reduces insider stake and is a realized sale at market prices

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Insider sale was executed under a 10b5-1 plan and left a substantial remaining stake.

The sale of 519 shares at $716.98 each was reported as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/11/2025, which typically aims to minimize insider trading concerns by pre-scheduling transactions.

This reduces the reporting person's holdings to 29,313 shares, preserving continued economic alignment with shareholders; monitor any subsequent scheduled transactions or changes to disclosed plans over the next 6–12 months.

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^*

Newstead Jennifer

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O META PLATFORMS, INC.

1 META WAY

(Street)

MENLO PARK CA 94025

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Meta Platforms, Inc. [ META ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/07/2025

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	10/07/2025		S(1)		519	D	$716.98	29,313	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. The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 11, 2025.

	/s/ Erin Guldiken, attorney-in-fact for Jennifer Newstead	10/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Meta Platforms insider Jennifer Newstead report in the Form 4 (META)?

She disclosed a sale of 519 Class A shares at $716.98 per share on 10/07/2025, leaving 29,313 shares beneficially owned.

Was the sale by Jennifer Newstead part of a pre-arranged plan?

Yes. The sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 02/11/2025.

Does the Form 4 indicate whether the transaction was direct or indirect ownership?

The filing reports the ownership form as Direct (D) following the reported transaction.

How many shares does Jennifer Newstead hold after the reported sale?

She holds 29,313 shares of Class A common stock after the transaction.

What price was reported for the shares sold?

The shares were reported sold at $716.98 per share.