Form 4: Meta CPO Sells $11.5M in Stock Under 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Meta Platforms Chief Product Officer Christopher K. Cox sold 14,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $11.5 million through a pre-arranged trading plan.
Summary
- Christopher K. Cox, Chief Product Officer of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), sold a total of 14,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The sales occurred on August 6, 2025, at weighted average prices ranging from $764.739 to $770.7644 per share.
- The total value of the shares sold amounts to approximately $11,517,802.
- These transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Cox on May 5, 2025.
- Following these sales, Mr. Cox beneficially owns 277,251 shares of Class A Common Stock, held indirectly through the Christopher K. Cox Revocable Trust (222,205 shares) and the Cox-Vadakan Irrevocable Remainder Trust (55,046 shares).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing reports a routine, pre-scheduled insider stock sale under a 10b5-1 plan, which is a common practice for corporate executives and does not typically indicate a change in company fundamentals or outlook.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Plan Adoption | The sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on May 5, 2025, which allows insiders to sell shares at a pre-determined time or price to avoid accusations of trading on material non-public information. | 05/05/2025 | Enhances transparency and provides an affirmative defense against insider trading allegations for the reporting person. |
Related Party Transactions
- Shares are held indirectly through The Christopher K. Cox Revocable Trust and The Cox-Vadakan Irrevocable Remainder Trust, both related entities to the reporting person.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | Date Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by Christopher K. Cox. |
| 08/06/2025 | Date of reported stock transactions (sales). |
| 08/08/2025 | Date the Form 4 filing was signed. |
Keywords
Meta Platforms, META, Insider Trading, SEC Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Chief Product Officer, Christopher K. Cox
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