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[Form 4] Salesforce, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Form Type
4

Marc Benioff, Salesforce's Chair and CEO, reported transactions on 09/09/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted January 9, 2025. He exercised 2,250 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $161.50 and simultaneously sold multiple blocks of common stock in several transactions at weighted average prices ranging from $251.32 to $255.00.

After these transactions Benioff beneficially owned 11,911,714 shares directly (including trust holdings) plus 107,000 shares held indirectly by trust and 10,000,000 shares indirectly through the Marc Benioff Fund LLC. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Benioff on 09/10/2025.

Marc Benioff, presidente e CEO di Salesforce, ha dichiarato operazioni effettuate il 09/09/2025 nell'ambito di un piano di trading ai sensi della Rule 10b5-1 adottato il 9 gennaio 2025. Ha esercitato 2.250 opzioni su azioni non qualificate a un prezzo di esercizio di $161,50 e contemporaneamente ha venduto più blocchi di azioni ordinarie in diverse transazioni a prezzi medi ponderati compresi tra $251,32 e $255,00.

Dopo queste operazioni Benioff beneficiava della proprietà di 11.911.714 azioni direttamente (comprese partecipazioni in trust), oltre a 107.000 azioni detenute indirettamente da un trust e 10.000.000 azioni detenute indirettamente tramite la Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 10/09/2025.

Marc Benioff, presidente y CEO de Salesforce, informó transacciones el 09/09/2025 bajo un plan de negociación conforme a la Regla 10b5-1 adoptado el 9 de enero de 2025. Ejerció 2.250 opciones sobre acciones no calificadas a un precio de ejercicio de $161,50 y simultáneamente vendió varios lotes de acciones ordinarias en varias transacciones a precios promedio ponderados que oscilaron entre $251,32 y $255,00.

Tras estas operaciones, Benioff poseía beneficiariamente 11.911.714 acciones de forma directa (incluidas participaciones en fideicomisos), además de 107.000 acciones mantenidas indirectamente por un fideicomiso y 10.000.000 acciones indirectamente a través de Marc Benioff Fund LLC. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado en nombre de Benioff el 10/09/2025.

마크 베니오프, 세일즈포스의 회장 겸 CEO는 2025년 9월 9일에 2025년 1월 9일에 채택된 Rule 10b5-1 거래 계획에 따라 거래를 신고했습니다. 그는 행사가격 $161.502,250 비자격 스톡옵션을 행사하고, 동시에 가중평균가가 $251.32에서 $255.00 사이인 여러 블록의 보통주를 여러 거래로 매도했습니다.

이 거래들 이후 베니오프는 신탁 보유분을 포함해 직접적으로 11,911,714주를 실질적으로 보유하고 있었고, 신탁을 통해 간접적으로 107,000주, Marc Benioff Fund LLC를 통해 간접적으로 10,000,000주를 보유하고 있었습니다. Form 4는 2025년 9월 10일 베니오프를 대신한 대리인에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Marc Benioff, président et PDG de Salesforce, a déclaré des transactions le 09/09/2025 dans le cadre d'un plan de négociation prévu par la règle 10b5-1 adopté le 9 janvier 2025. Il a exercé 2 250 options d'achat d'actions non qualifiées à un prix d'exercice de 161,50 $ et a simultanément vendu plusieurs lots d'actions ordinaires au cours de plusieurs transactions à des prix moyens pondérés allant de 251,32 $ à 255,00 $.

Après ces opérations, Benioff détenait à titre bénéficiaire 11 911 714 actions directement (y compris des avoirs en fiducie), ainsi que 107 000 actions détenues indirectement par un trust et 10 000 000 actions détenues indirectement via la Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire au nom de Benioff le 10/09/2025.

Marc Benioff, Vorsitzender und CEO von Salesforce, meldete Transaktionen am 09.09.2025 im Rahmen eines nach Rule 10b5-1 am 9. Januar 2025 eingerichteten Handelsplans. Er übte 2.250 nicht qualifizierte Aktienoptionen zum Ausübungspreis von $161,50 aus und verkaufte gleichzeitig mehrere Blöcke von Stammaktien in mehreren Transaktionen zu gewichteten Durchschnittspreisen zwischen $251,32 und $255,00.

Nach diesen Transaktionen hielt Benioff wirtschaftlich 11.911.714 Aktien direkt (einschließlich Treuhandbeständen) sowie 107.000 Aktien, die indirekt von einem Trust gehalten werden, und 10.000.000 Aktien indirekt über die Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Das Formular 4 wurde am 10.09.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten im Namen Benioffs unterzeichnet.

Positive
  • Transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, providing a pre-established compliance framework
  • Detailed disclosure of weighted-average price ranges and willingness to provide per-trade breakdowns on request
  • Continued substantial indirect holdings via the Marc Benioff Fund LLC (10,000,000 shares) and trusts
Negative
  • Insider sold shares on 09/09/2025 (multiple blocks totaling 2,450 shares sold directly), reducing direct holdings
  • Exercise and sale indicate insider liquidity, which could be perceived negatively by some investors despite compliance

Insights

TL;DR: CEO exercised options and sold shares under a pre-existing 10b5-1 plan; transactions are routine insider liquidity actions.

The exercise of 2,250 options at $161.50 with immediate sales at weighted average prices between $251.32 and $255.00 generated monetization of option gains while retaining large direct and indirect holdings. The use of a Rule 10b5-1 plan indicates these sales were pre-planned to provide an affirmative defense against insider trading claims. Absolute monetary amounts are not disclosed on the form, but the activity reduced direct share count slightly while maintaining substantial ownership through trust and the Marc Benioff Fund LLC.

TL;DR: Governance-wise, disclosures are complete and follow standard practice; the 10b5-1 plan provides procedural compliance.

The Form 4 clearly states the 10b5-1 adoption date and provides weighted-average sale price ranges with undertakings to supply detailed breakdowns if requested, which supports transparency. Holdings remain concentrated via trusts and the Fund (10,000,000 shares), preserving alignment with shareholders despite executed sales. No unexplained or unusual transactions, amendments, or related-party issues are disclosed.

Marc Benioff, presidente e CEO di Salesforce, ha dichiarato operazioni effettuate il 09/09/2025 nell'ambito di un piano di trading ai sensi della Rule 10b5-1 adottato il 9 gennaio 2025. Ha esercitato 2.250 opzioni su azioni non qualificate a un prezzo di esercizio di $161,50 e contemporaneamente ha venduto più blocchi di azioni ordinarie in diverse transazioni a prezzi medi ponderati compresi tra $251,32 e $255,00.

Dopo queste operazioni Benioff beneficiava della proprietà di 11.911.714 azioni direttamente (comprese partecipazioni in trust), oltre a 107.000 azioni detenute indirettamente da un trust e 10.000.000 azioni detenute indirettamente tramite la Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 10/09/2025.

Marc Benioff, presidente y CEO de Salesforce, informó transacciones el 09/09/2025 bajo un plan de negociación conforme a la Regla 10b5-1 adoptado el 9 de enero de 2025. Ejerció 2.250 opciones sobre acciones no calificadas a un precio de ejercicio de $161,50 y simultáneamente vendió varios lotes de acciones ordinarias en varias transacciones a precios promedio ponderados que oscilaron entre $251,32 y $255,00.

Tras estas operaciones, Benioff poseía beneficiariamente 11.911.714 acciones de forma directa (incluidas participaciones en fideicomisos), además de 107.000 acciones mantenidas indirectamente por un fideicomiso y 10.000.000 acciones indirectamente a través de Marc Benioff Fund LLC. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado en nombre de Benioff el 10/09/2025.

마크 베니오프, 세일즈포스의 회장 겸 CEO는 2025년 9월 9일에 2025년 1월 9일에 채택된 Rule 10b5-1 거래 계획에 따라 거래를 신고했습니다. 그는 행사가격 $161.502,250 비자격 스톡옵션을 행사하고, 동시에 가중평균가가 $251.32에서 $255.00 사이인 여러 블록의 보통주를 여러 거래로 매도했습니다.

이 거래들 이후 베니오프는 신탁 보유분을 포함해 직접적으로 11,911,714주를 실질적으로 보유하고 있었고, 신탁을 통해 간접적으로 107,000주, Marc Benioff Fund LLC를 통해 간접적으로 10,000,000주를 보유하고 있었습니다. Form 4는 2025년 9월 10일 베니오프를 대신한 대리인에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Marc Benioff, président et PDG de Salesforce, a déclaré des transactions le 09/09/2025 dans le cadre d'un plan de négociation prévu par la règle 10b5-1 adopté le 9 janvier 2025. Il a exercé 2 250 options d'achat d'actions non qualifiées à un prix d'exercice de 161,50 $ et a simultanément vendu plusieurs lots d'actions ordinaires au cours de plusieurs transactions à des prix moyens pondérés allant de 251,32 $ à 255,00 $.

Après ces opérations, Benioff détenait à titre bénéficiaire 11 911 714 actions directement (y compris des avoirs en fiducie), ainsi que 107 000 actions détenues indirectement par un trust et 10 000 000 actions détenues indirectement via la Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire au nom de Benioff le 10/09/2025.

Marc Benioff, Vorsitzender und CEO von Salesforce, meldete Transaktionen am 09.09.2025 im Rahmen eines nach Rule 10b5-1 am 9. Januar 2025 eingerichteten Handelsplans. Er übte 2.250 nicht qualifizierte Aktienoptionen zum Ausübungspreis von $161,50 aus und verkaufte gleichzeitig mehrere Blöcke von Stammaktien in mehreren Transaktionen zu gewichteten Durchschnittspreisen zwischen $251,32 und $255,00.

Nach diesen Transaktionen hielt Benioff wirtschaftlich 11.911.714 Aktien direkt (einschließlich Treuhandbeständen) sowie 107.000 Aktien, die indirekt von einem Trust gehalten werden, und 10.000.000 Aktien indirekt über die Marc Benioff Fund LLC. Das Formular 4 wurde am 10.09.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten im Namen Benioffs unterzeichnet.

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
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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).
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)
09/09/2025
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 09/09/2025 M(1) 2,250 A $161.5 11,913,821 D(2)
Common Stock 09/09/2025 S(1) 561 D $252.0971(3) 11,913,260 D(2)
Common Stock 09/09/2025 S(1) 1,354 D $252.7763(4) 11,911,906 D(2)
Common Stock 09/09/2025 S(1) 192 D $253.5308(5) 11,911,714 D(2)
Common Stock 09/09/2025 S(1) 143 D $254.7857(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 09/09/2025 M(1) 2,250 03/22/2020(8) 03/22/2026 Common Stock 2,250 $0 85,622 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 $251.3200 to $252.3111 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 $252.3300 to $253.3200 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 $253.3300 to $254.1062 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 $254.4912 to $255.0000 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/ Sarah Dale, Attorney-in-Fact for Marc Benioff 09/10/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Marc Benioff report on Form 4 for CRM on 09/09/2025?

He exercised 2,250 options at $161.50 and sold multiple blocks of common stock at weighted average prices between $251.32 and $255.00, under a 10b5-1 plan.

Were these transactions part of a pre-arranged trading plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the transactions were effected automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 9, 2025.

How many Salesforce shares does Benioff beneficially own after the reported transactions?

The Form 4 reports 11,911,714 shares beneficially owned directly plus 107,000 held by trust and 10,000,000 indirectly through the Marc Benioff Fund LLC.

Who signed the Form 4 on behalf of Marc Benioff?

The Form 4 was signed by Sarah Dale, Attorney-in-Fact for Marc Benioff on 09/10/2025.

Did the filing disclose exact per-trade sale prices?

Not exactly; the filing provides weighted-average prices and price ranges for the sales and offers to supply detailed per-trade breakdowns upon request.
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