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Gil Shwed details Check Point (CHKP) share and stock option stake

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD director and more-than-10% owner Gil Shwed filed an initial Form 3 showing his existing equity stake. He directly holds 24,870,408 Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 per share, plus multiple stock option grants, including 500,000 underlying shares at an exercise price of 122.4100 expiring on August 2, 2027. Additional option awards cover hundreds of thousands of underlying shares at exercise prices from 123.0500 to 191.4700, with expirations running through September 2, 2032. Footnotes state that some grants are fully vested as of March 18, 2026, while others vest in scheduled tranches through September 3, 2029, contingent on his continued service.

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Insider SHWED GIL
Role Director, 10% Owner
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 500,000 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share — 24,870,408 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 100% of the Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026. 400,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 100,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 100,000 options on August 30, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date. 180,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 120,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 60,000 options on August 3, 2026 and 60,000 options on August 3, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date. 42,500 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 127,500 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 42,500 options on October 31, 2026, 42,500 options on October 31, 2027 and 42,500 options on October 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date. No Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026. The 170,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 42,500 options on September 3, 2026, 42,500 options on September 3, 2027, 42,500 options on September 3, 2028 and 42,500 options on September 3, 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date.
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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SHWED GIL
(Last)(First)(Middle)
5 SHLOMO KAPLAN STREET
(Street)
TEL AVIV6789159
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD [ CHKP ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share24,870,408D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (1)08/02/2027Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share500,000$122.41D
Stock Options (1)08/09/2028Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share500,000$123.05D
Stock Options (2)08/29/2029Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share500,000$122.12D
Stock Options (3)08/02/2030Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share300,000$131.96D
Stock Options (4)10/30/2031Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share170,000$173.21D
Stock Options (5)09/02/2032Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 Per Share170,000$191.47D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 100% of the Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026.
2. 400,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 100,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 100,000 options on August 30, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date.
3. 180,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 120,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 60,000 options on August 3, 2026 and 60,000 options on August 3, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date.
4. 42,500 Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026, and the remaining 127,500 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 42,500 options on October 31, 2026, 42,500 options on October 31, 2027 and 42,500 options on October 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date.
5. No Ordinary Shares underlying the option are vested as of March 18, 2026. The 170,000 Ordinary Shares underlying the option will vest as follows: 42,500 options on September 3, 2026, 42,500 options on September 3, 2027, 42,500 options on September 3, 2028 and 42,500 options on September 3, 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service a Service Provider of the Issuer on the vesting date.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney (attached)
/S/ Shira Yashar - Attorney-in-Fact03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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 5 (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 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What does Gil Shwed’s Form 3 filing for CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES (CHKP) show?

The Form 3 shows Gil Shwed’s existing ownership in Check Point. He reports 24,870,408 Ordinary Shares held directly, plus several stock option grants over additional shares at specified exercise prices and expiration dates, with various vesting schedules tied to continued service.

How many CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES (CHKP) shares does Gil Shwed directly own?

Gil Shwed directly owns 24,870,408 Ordinary Shares of Check Point. This figure represents his reported direct equity stake in the company, separate from additional stock options that could convert into more shares if exercised under their respective terms.

What stock option grants are disclosed for Gil Shwed in the CHKP Form 3?

The filing lists multiple stock option positions over Ordinary Shares. Examples include options over 500,000 shares at an exercise price of $122.41 expiring August 2, 2027, and 300,000 shares at $131.96 expiring August 2, 2030, all held directly by Shwed.

How are Gil Shwed’s CHKP stock options structured in terms of vesting?

Vesting terms vary by grant. One option grant is 100% vested as of March 18, 2026, while others vest in tranches on specific future dates through September 3, 2029, subject to Gil Shwed’s continued service as a service provider to the company.

Does Gil Shwed’s CHKP Form 3 indicate recent insider buying or selling?

The Form 3 functions as an initial ownership statement and lists holdings rather than trades. The transactions are classified as holdings with an unknown transaction code, and the summary data show no recorded buys, sells, exercises, gifts, or tax withholdings in this filing.