Buckley Merilee 4

What Happened Merilee Buckley, Chief Accounting Officer of Etsy, was granted 7,614 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 16, 2026. The grant was reported as an award/derivative (code A) at $0.00 per unit (no cash paid at grant). The RSUs correspond 1-for-1 with common stock and will convert to shares as they vest.

Key Details

• Transaction date and type: 2026-03-16 — Grant/Award of 7,614 RSUs at $0.00 (derivative award).
• Filing date: Form 4 filed 2026-03-18 (appears timely; Form 4s are generally due within two business days).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Vesting and other notes: RSUs vest in 12 equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2026, provided continuous employment or earlier retirement eligibility; no expiration date (F3).
• Tax treatment: Reporting person elected for the company to withhold shares to satisfy withholding taxes upon delivery (share withholding) (F1).
• Units = common stock: Each unit converts 1-for-1 to common stock on vesting (F2).

Context This was an equity compensation award (RSUs), not a purchase or sale, so it reflects company compensation practices rather than an immediate insider buy or sell. RSUs are derivative awards that only become shares as they vest; the company’s withholding election means fewer shares may be delivered at vesting to cover taxes. Purchases or open-market sales tend to be stronger signals about insider sentiment than routine grants.