CrowdStrike (CRWD) president sells 45,000 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. president Michael Sentonas reported selling a total of 45,000 shares of Class A common stock in May 2026 through open-market transactions. The sales occurred on May 7 and May 11 at prices ranging from about $500 to $540 per share.

On May 7, Sentonas exercised stock options for 5,000 shares at a $1.665 exercise price and sold 5,000 shares that day. A footnote states that some sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 24, 2025, indicating they were pre-scheduled. After the transactions, he directly held 403,248 shares, which includes shares to be issued upon vesting of restricted stock units.

Insights

Insider trading and governance analyst

Open-market net selling by CrowdStrike's president, partly under a pre-set plan.

Michael Sentonas, president of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., reported open-market sales totaling 45,000 Class A shares in May 2026. Transactions at prices around $500–$540 per share include an exercise of 5,000 stock options at a low $1.665 strike, followed by same-day share sales.

The filing shows 403,248 shares held directly after these trades, including shares tied to RSU vesting. This means the net sale represents only a portion of his overall equity stake. A footnote notes that some shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 24, 2025, suggesting these were pre-arranged rather than opportunistic sales.

Because the sales are partly plan-driven and Sentonas retains a substantial position, the signal is more consistent with portfolio diversification and liquidity management than a fundamental change in outlook. Future company filings may provide additional context on his remaining equity incentives and any new trading plans.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 45,000 shares ($23,900,000)

Net Sell 6 txns

Insider Sentonas Michael

Role PRESIDENT

Sold 45,000 shs ($23.90M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A common stock	20,000	$530.00	$10.60M
Sale	Class A common stock	20,000	$540.00	$10.80M
Exercise	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	5,000	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A common stock	5,000	$0.00	--
Sale	Class A common stock	4,980	$500.00	$2.49M
Sale	Class A common stock	20	$500.01	$10K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A common stock — 423,248 shares (Direct, null); Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs). Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 24, 2025. These stock options were granted on June 1, 2016 and vested in 40 monthly installments beginning on June 2, 2017.

Key Figures

Total shares sold: 45,000 shares Sale price May 11: $540.00 per share Sale price May 11 (second block): $530.00 per share +4 more

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Total shares sold 45,000 shares Net open-market sales in May 2026

Sale price May 11 $540.00 per share 20,000-share sale of Class A common stock

Sale price May 11 (second block) $530.00 per share 20,000-share sale of Class A common stock

Sale prices May 7 $500.00–$500.01 per share 5,000 shares of Class A common stock sold

Options exercised 5,000 shares at $1.665 Stock options exercised into Class A common stock on May 7, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 403,248 shares Direct Class A common stock holdings after reported transactions

Net buy/sell shares -45,000 shares Transaction summary net-sell direction

Key Terms

Class A common stock, Rule 10b5-1 plan, restricted stock units (RSUs), Stock Options (Right to Buy), +1 more

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Class A common stock financial

"security_title: "Class A common stock""

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory

"Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 24, 2025."

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

restricted stock units (RSUs) financial

"Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs)."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial

"security_title: "Stock Options (Right to Buy)""

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion""

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).

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^*

Sentonas Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC.

206 E. 9TH STREET, SUITE 1400

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78701

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. [ CRWD ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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
Class A common stock	05/07/2026		M		5,000	A	$0	448,248(1)	D
Class A common stock	05/07/2026		S		4,980(2)	D	$500	443,268(1)	D
Class A common stock	05/07/2026		S		20(2)	D	$500.01	443,248(1)	D
Class A common stock	05/11/2026		S		20,000(2)	D	$530	423,248(1)	D
Class A common stock	05/11/2026		S		20,000(2)	D	$540	403,248(1)	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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$1.665	05/07/2026		M			5,000	(3)	06/01/2026	Class A common stock	5,000	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs).

2. Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 24, 2025.

3. These stock options were granted on June 1, 2016 and vested in 40 monthly installments beginning on June 2, 2017.

	/s/ Remie Solano, Attorney-in-Fact	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

How many CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares did president Michael Sentonas sell?

Michael Sentonas sold a total of 45,000 CrowdStrike Class A common shares in May 2026. The Form 4 shows multiple open-market sale transactions on May 7 and May 11, reflecting a net reduction of 45,000 shares in his direct holdings.

At what prices did Michael Sentonas sell CrowdStrike (CRWD) stock?

Sentonas sold CrowdStrike Class A shares at prices around $500 to $540 per share. Specific reported prices include $500.00, $500.01, $530.00, and $540.00, reflecting several open-market sale transactions across May 7 and May 11, 2026.

Did Michael Sentonas exercise stock options in the latest CrowdStrike Form 4?

Yes. Sentonas exercised stock options for 5,000 shares of CrowdStrike Class A common stock on May 7, 2026. The options had a $1.665 exercise price and were originally granted on June 1, 2016, vesting over 40 monthly installments beginning June 2, 2017.

Were Michael Sentonas’s CrowdStrike share sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

A footnote states that the reported sales include shares sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 24, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule transactions, indicating at least part of the selling activity was planned in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

How many CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares does Michael Sentonas hold after these transactions?

Following the reported May 2026 transactions, Sentonas directly holds 403,248 shares of CrowdStrike Class A common stock. A footnote explains this figure includes shares that will be issued upon vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs).

What does the net-sell direction in Michael Sentonas’s CrowdStrike Form 4 indicate?

The transaction summary shows a net-sell direction of 45,000 shares, meaning total sales exceeded acquisitions by that amount. This reflects open-market selling, even though Sentonas also exercised 5,000 stock options and retains a sizable remaining share position in CrowdStrike.