Sandberg sells $100m of Facebook stock

Facebook's number two executive, Sheryl Sandberg, has reportedly sold $US91 million ($A100.51 million) worth of the company's stock.

The number two executive at social networking giant Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, has sold $US91 million ($A100.51 million) worth of the company's stock, according to US securities filings.

Facebook shares sold at their initial public offering in May 2012 for $US38 but soon after dropped in value.

Only in past days has it has recovered and surpassed that value.

The company shares closed on Friday at $US38.50.

Sandberg still holds more than 25 million shares, representing approximately $US1 billion, according to the filing, released late on Friday.


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