CrowdStrike director granted 63 RSU shares
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. director Sameer K. Gandhi reported an award of 63 fully vested RSUs on September 18, 2026, issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s) under the company’s Outsider Director Compensation Policy.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. director Sameer K. Gandhi reported an award of 63 fully vested RSUs on September 18, 2026, issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s) under the company’s Outsider Director Compensation Policy. These RSUs immediately converted into Class A common stock, bringing his directly held shares to 32,075, which include shares to be issued upon future RSU vesting.
The filing also lists several large indirect holdings in Class A common stock through funds and trusts such as Potomac Investments L.P. – Fund 1, multiple Potomac trusts, and Accel-affiliated investment entities. For each of these, Gandhi disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 63 shares
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Insider
GANDHI SAMEER K
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A common stock F1, F2 | 63 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class A common stock F3, F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock F5, F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock F8, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock F10, F11 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock F12 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 32,075 shares (Direct);
Class A common stock — 2,875,452 shares (Indirect, Potomac Investments L.P. - Fund 1);
Class A common stock — 117,482 shares (Indirect, The Potomac Trust, dated 9/21/2001);
Class A common stock — 119,472 shares (Indirect, The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust);
Class A common stock — 12,407,196 shares (Indirect, Accel Leaders Fund L.P.);
Class A common stock — 592,804 shares (Indirect, Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C.);
Class A common stock — 32,528 shares (Indirect, The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust dated 10/31/2011)
Footnotes (12)
- F1. The shares represent fully vested RSUs issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s) payable under the issuer's Outsider Director Compensation Policy. The RSUs immediately converted into shares of the issuer's Class A Common Stock.
- F2. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more RSUs.
- F3. These holdings have been updated to reflect 20,515 shares that have been distributed by various Accel-affiliated funds, in each case to the limited partners or members of the distributing entity for no consideration, representing each limited partner's or member's pro-rata interest in such shares in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rule 16a-13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
- F4. These shares are held by Potomac Investments L.P. - Fund 1. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
- F5. These shares are held by The Potomac Trust, dated 9/21/2001, of which the Reporting Person is a co-trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section16 or any other purpose.
- F6. These holdings have been updated to reflect 39 shares that have been distributed by various Accel-affiliated funds, in each case to the limited partners or members of the distributing entity for no consideration, representing each limited partner's or member's pro-rata interest in such shares in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rule 16a-13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
- F7. These shares are held by The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is a co-trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section16 or any other purpose.
- F8. These shares are held by Accel Leaders Fund L.P. Accel Leaders Fund Associates L.L.C. ("Accel Leaders Fund GP") is the general partner of Accel Leaders Fund L.P. (the "Accel Leader Fund Entity"). Accel Leaders Fund GP has sole voting and dispositive power with regard to the shares held by the Accel Leaders Fund Entity. The Reporting Person is one of five Managing Members of Accel Leaders Fund GP, who share voting and dispositive powers over the shares held by the Accel Leaders Fund Entity. Each of such Managing Members, the Reporting Person and Accel Leaders Fund GP disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Managing Member, the Reporting Person or Accel Leaders Fund GP is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
- F9. These holdings have been updated to reflect 477,200 shares that have been distributed by the Accel Leaders Fund L.P. to the limited partners or members of the distributing entity for no consideration.
- F10. These shares are held by Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C. The Reporting Person is one of five Managing Members of Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C. who share voting and dispositive powers over such shares. Each of such Managing Members and the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership over the securities herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Managing Member or the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
- F11. These holdings have been updated to reflect 22,800 shares that have been distributed by the Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C. to the limited partners or members of the distributing entity for no consideration.
- F12. These shares are held by The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust dated 10/31/2011, of which the Reporting Person is a co-trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
Key Figures
RSUs granted (converted to shares): 63 shares
Direct holdings after award: 32,075 shares
Potomac Investments L.P. - Fund 1 indirect holdings: 2,875,452 shares
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6 metrics
RSUs granted (converted to shares)
63 shares
Fully vested RSUs issued September 18, 2026 in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s)
Direct holdings after award
32,075 shares
Class A common stock directly held by Sameer K. Gandhi after September 18, 2026 award, including shares to be issued upon RSU vesting
Potomac Investments L.P. - Fund 1 indirect holdings
2,875,452 shares
Class A common stock held indirectly, with updated holdings reflecting distributions; beneficial ownership disclaimed except for pecuniary interest
The Potomac Trust (9/21/2001) indirect holdings
117,482 shares
Class A common stock held by The Potomac Trust, dated 9/21/2001; holdings updated for 39 distributed shares
Accel Leaders Fund L.P. indirect holdings
12,407,196 shares
Class A common stock held by Accel Leaders Fund L.P.; holdings updated to reflect 477,200 distributed shares
Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C. indirect holdings
592,804 shares
Class A common stock held by Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C.; holdings updated to reflect 22,800 distributed shares
Key Terms
RSUs, Outsider Director Compensation Policy, Section 16 beneficial ownership, Rule 16a-13, +1 more
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RSUs financial
"The shares represent fully vested RSUs issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s)"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Outsider Director Compensation Policy financial
"payable under the issuer's Outsider Director Compensation Policy"
Section 16 beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein"
Rule 16a-13 regulatory
"in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rule 16a-13 of the Securities Exchange Act"
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any"
FAQ
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What did CrowdStrike (CRWD) director Sameer K. Gandhi report on this Form 4?
He reported a grant of 63 fully vested RSUs on September 18, 2026, issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s). The RSUs immediately converted into Class A common stock under CrowdStrike’s Outsider Director Compensation Policy.
Were the RSUs reported by the CrowdStrike (CRWD) director paid in cash or stock?
They were paid in stock-based awards. The filing states the RSUs were issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainer(s) and immediately converted into shares of CrowdStrike’s Class A common stock, rather than being settled in cash.
What indirect CrowdStrike (CRWD) holdings are associated with Sameer K. Gandhi?
Indirect holdings include 2,875,452 shares via Potomac Investments L.P. – Fund 1; 117,482 shares via The Potomac Trust (9/21/2001); 119,472 shares via The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust; 12,407,196 shares via Accel Leaders Fund L.P.; 592,804 shares via Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C.; and 32,528 shares via The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust.
Does Sameer K. Gandhi claim full beneficial ownership of the indirect CRWD holdings?
No. The filing states he disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of those fund and trust holdings except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, and it notes his roles as co‑trustee or managing member in the respective entities.
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