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Marc Benioff 10b5-1 trades: option exercise at $161.5; share sales

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Salesforce (CRM) Chair and CEO Marc Benioff reported insider transactions on 10/29/2025 under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 plan. He exercised 2,250 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $161.50 (code M) and executed multiple open-market sales: 85 shares at a weighted average price of $250.1902, 701 shares at $251.3883, 977 shares at $252.1641, and 487 shares at $253.0312. The weighted-average sale prices reflect trades within stated ranges.

Following these transactions, Benioff directly beneficially owned 11,911,571 shares. Indirect holdings include 107,000 shares by trust and 10,000,000 shares by Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Derivative holdings following the exercise were 4,622 options.

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Insider Benioff Marc
Role Chair and CEO
Sold 2,250 shs ($567K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 2,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,250 $161.50 $363K
Sale Common Stock 85 $250.1902 $21K
Sale Common Stock 701 $251.3883 $176K
Sale Common Stock 977 $252.1641 $246K
Sale Common Stock 487 $253.0312 $123K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,622 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 11,913,821 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 107,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. As indicated by the checkbox above, this transaction was effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on January 9, 2025. Shares held in the reporting person's name or in the Marc R. Benioff Revocable Trust. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $249.6900 to $250.6800 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $250.6948 to $251.6700 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $251.7500 to $252.6145 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $252.8100 to $253.3000 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above. Shares held in the Marc Benioff Fund LLC (the "Fund"). Fund interests are held in the reporting person's name or in trust. Option vests over four years at the rate of 25% on March 22, 2020, the first anniversary of the holder's date of grant, with the balance vesting in equal monthly installments over the remaining 36 months.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
 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*
Benioff Marc
(Last) (First) (Middle)
415 MISSION STREET
3RD FLOOR
(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Salesforce, Inc. [ CRM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chair and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/29/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 10/29/2025 M(1) 2,250 A $161.5 11,913,821 D(2)
Common Stock 10/29/2025 S(1) 85 D $250.1902(3) 11,913,736 D(2)
Common Stock 10/29/2025 S(1) 701 D $251.3883(4) 11,913,035 D(2)
Common Stock 10/29/2025 S(1) 977 D $252.1641(5) 11,912,058 D(2)
Common Stock 10/29/2025 S(1) 487 D $253.0312(6) 11,911,571 D(2)
Common Stock 107,000 I By Trust
Common Stock 10,000,000 I(7) By Marc Benioff Fund LLC
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
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) $161.5 10/29/2025 M(1) 2,250 03/22/2020(8) 03/22/2026 Common Stock 2,250 $0 4,622 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. As indicated by the checkbox above, this transaction was effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on January 9, 2025.
2. Shares held in the reporting person's name or in the Marc R. Benioff Revocable Trust.
3. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $249.6900 to $250.6800 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
4. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $250.6948 to $251.6700 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
5. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $251.7500 to $252.6145 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
6. Weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $252.8100 to $253.3000 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth above.
7. Shares held in the Marc Benioff Fund LLC (the "Fund"). Fund interests are held in the reporting person's name or in trust.
8. Option vests over four years at the rate of 25% on March 22, 2020, the first anniversary of the holder's date of grant, with the balance vesting in equal monthly installments over the remaining 36 months.
/s/ Andrew Leeds, Attorney-in-Fact for Marc Benioff 10/30/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Salesforce (CRM) CEO Marc Benioff report on his Form 4?

He exercised 2,250 options at $161.50 and sold several small share lots on 10/29/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

What were the sale prices in Marc Benioff’s reported trades for CRM?

Weighted average prices included $250.1902, $251.3883, $252.1641, and $253.0312, each reflecting trades within stated ranges.

How many Salesforce shares does Marc Benioff own directly after the transactions?

He directly beneficially owned 11,911,571 shares after the reported trades.

What indirect Salesforce holdings were disclosed for Marc Benioff?

107,000 shares by trust and 10,000,000 shares by Marc Benioff Fund LLC.

Were these CRM trades under a 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing notes trades were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on January 9, 2025.

What derivative securities remain after the option exercise?

The filing lists 4,622 non-qualified stock options remaining beneficially owned.

What roles does Marc Benioff hold at Salesforce (CRM)?

He is listed as Director and Officer (Chair and CEO).