AppLovin Corp CEO Arash Adam Foroughi filed a Form 4 on November 2, 2026, disclosing the acquisition of 128,055 restricted stock units on October 29, 2026, at a price of $0.00 per unit.

Key Highlights

  • RSU grant: Foroughi acquired 128,055 restricted stock units (RSUs) on October 29, 2026, with each RSU representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock.
  • Vesting schedule: 1/4th of the RSUs vest on February 20, 2027, with an additional 1/4th vesting on each three-month anniversary thereafter, subject to continued service.
  • Direct beneficial ownership: Following the transaction, Foroughi directly holds 2,453,009 shares of Class A common stock, including certain RSU-represented securities.
  • Indirect holdings: The filing lists additional indirect holdings of 2,962,184 shares via The JAF Children's Trust, 1,530,519 shares via The WHK Trust, and 780,519 shares via The OD Trust, all for the benefit of his children.
  • Beneficial ownership disclaimer: Foroughi disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by the three trusts, and the filing states it is "not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose."
  • Roles disclosed: Foroughi is identified as Director, 10% Owner, and CEO of AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP).

Details of the RSU Award to AppLovin CEO Arash Foroughi

According to the Form 4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2026, Arash Adam Foroughi, Chief Executive Officer and a director of AppLovin Corp, received a grant of 128,055 restricted stock units on October 29, 2026. The transaction was coded "A" (acquisition) and carried a reported price of $0.00. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, as the filing disclosed.

The filing specifies a quarterly vesting schedule: one-quarter of the RSUs are set to vest on February 20, 2027, and one-quarter on each three-month anniversary after that date, contingent on Foroughi continuing to be a service provider through each vesting date. Following the reported transaction, the filing shows Foroughi directly beneficially owns 2,453,009 shares of Class A common stock, with certain of those securities also represented by RSUs.

The filing also discloses three blocks of indirectly held shares: 2,962,184 shares held by The JAF Children's Trust, 1,530,519 shares held by The WHK Trust, and 780,519 shares held by The OD Trust, all described as being for the benefit of Foroughi's children. The filing states that Foroughi disclaims beneficial ownership of shares in each of these trusts. The form was signed by Gordon Grafft as attorney-in-fact on November 2, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

AppLovin Corp CEO Arash Foroughi disclosed the acquisition of 128,055 RSUs on October 29, 2026, at $0.00, with a graduated quarterly vesting schedule beginning February 20, 2027. Beneficial ownership of shares held across three family trusts was separately reported but disclaimed.