BlackLine (BL) CEO Ryan Owen makes bona fide 250-share stock gift

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BLACKLINE, INC. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Owen reported a small insider transaction involving a bona fide gift of company shares. He transferred 250 shares of Common Stock as a gift and received no cash consideration. After this disposition, he continues to hold 404,310 shares directly, indicating that the gifted amount is minor relative to his overall position.

Insider Trade Summary

250 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ryan Owen

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	250	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 404,310 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Gifted shares: 250 shares Gift price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 404,310 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Gifted shares 250 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock

Gift price per share $0.00 per share Non-cash gift transfer

Shares held after transaction 404,310 shares Direct ownership following gift

Gift transactions count 1 transaction Form 4 transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

bona fide gift financial

"The reported transaction represents a bona fide gift made by the reporting person"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock in the reported transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) reporting the gift transaction"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ryan Owen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

21300 VICTORY BLVD., 12TH FLOOR

(Street)

WOODLAND HILLS CALIFORNIA 91367

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BLACKLINE, INC. [ BL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		G(1)		250	D	$0	404,310	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported transaction represents a bona fide gift made by the reporting person.

	/s/ Karole Morgan-Prager, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did BLACKLINE (BL) CEO Ryan Owen report?

Ryan Owen reported a bona fide gift of 250 shares of BLACKLINE Common Stock. The transaction carried a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it was a non-cash gift transfer rather than a market sale or purchase.

Did BLACKLINE (BL) CEO Ryan Owen sell any shares in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows a bona fide gift, not a sale. The transaction used code G, indicating a gift transfer of 250 shares at $0.00 per share instead of an open-market disposition for cash.

How many BLACKLINE (BL) shares does Ryan Owen hold after the reported gift?

Following the reported gift, Ryan Owen directly holds 404,310 shares of BLACKLINE Common Stock. This post-transaction balance shows that the 250-share gift is very small compared with his remaining direct ownership position.

What does transaction code G mean in the BLACKLINE (BL) Form 4?

Transaction code G on the Form 4 signifies a bona fide gift of securities. In this case, it denotes that 250 BLACKLINE Common Stock shares were transferred as a gift, with no sale proceeds and no exercise price involved.

Was the BLACKLINE (BL) CEO’s transaction a buy or sell signal for investors?

The disclosed transaction is a gift, not a market trade, so it offers limited signaling value. The Form 4 shows no open-market buying or selling, only a non-cash transfer of 250 shares while 404,310 shares remain directly held.