<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001628280-25-002847.txt : 20250128
<SEC-HEADER>0001628280-25-002847.hdr.sgml : 20250128
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20250128173244
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001628280-25-002847
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250116
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250128
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250128

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Locke Mistelle
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001960753
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-41261
		FILM NUMBER:		25565927

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O DIRECT DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC.
		STREET 2:		1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH, SUITE 1310
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77027

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Direct Digital Holdings, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001880613
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-ADVERTISING [7310]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
		IRS NUMBER:				872306185
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1310
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77027
		BUSINESS PHONE:		832-402-1051

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1310
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77027
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        <footnote id="F1">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to one share of DRCT's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, upon settlement.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the reported vesting of restricted stock units for 7,246 shares.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">On January 16, 2023, the reporting person was granted 21,739 restricted stock units, vesting in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. 33 percent of the restricted stock units vested on January 16, 2024, an additional 33 percent vested on January 16, 2025, and the remaining balance of 34 percent of the restricted stock units will vest on January 16, 2026. Vesting will be accelerated upon certain termination of employment events and upon a &quot;Change in Control&quot; (as defined in the Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan).</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Grant of restricted stock units under the Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units will vest one year from the date of grant conditioned on continued service as of the vesting date.</footnote>
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