Block, Inc. Director Roelof Botha Receives Routine Equity Grant

Executive Summary

On October 5, 2026, Block, Inc. director Roelof Botha reported the acquisition of 271 shares of Class A Common Stock dated October 1, 2026. The shares were granted as fully vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) pursuant to the company's Outside Director Compensation Policy at zero cost.

Transaction Breakdown

• Insider: Roelof Botha (Director)
• Security: Class A Common Stock
• Transaction Code: A (Award / Grant)
• Shares Acquired: 271 shares
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Transaction Consideration: $0.00
• Vesting Terms: 100% of the RSUs vested immediately on the grant date.

Ownership Context

• Direct Ownership After Transaction: 36,744 shares
• Indirect Holdings: 690,189 shares held through an estate planning vehicle
• Total Beneficial Ownership: 726,933 shares
• Impact: The award represents an immaterial addition (<0.05%) to Botha's overall beneficial equity position in Block, Inc.

Market and Trading Implications

This transaction constitutes a routine quarterly director equity retainer under established governance guidelines and does not reflect an open-market purchase or sale. Because the transaction is non-discretionary and programmatic compensation, it carries low trading significance.