Dropbox (DBX) CAO executes 1,769-share Rule 10b5-1 stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DROPBOX, INC. Chief Accounting Officer Sarah Elizabeth Schubach sold 1,769 shares of Class A Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $23.95 per share. The sale was executed on a pre-arranged basis under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
After this transaction, she directly held 136,106 shares of Dropbox Class A Common Stock. A footnote also notes that certain securities held by her are restricted stock units that vest on a schedule extending through February 15, 2030, and unvested units would be cancelled if her service with the company ends.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,769 shares ($42,368)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Schubach Sarah Elizabeth
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
Sold
1,769 shs ($42K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,769 | $23.95 | $42K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 136,106 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 16, 2025. Certain of these securities are restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule through February 15, 2030. In the event the Reporting Person ceases to be a Service Provider, the unvested restricted stock units will be cancelled by the Issuer.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,769 shares
Sale price: $23.95 per share
Shares held after transaction: 136,106 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
1,769 shares
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Sale price
$23.95 per share
Price for the 1,769 shares sold
Shares held after transaction
136,106 shares
Direct ownership after the sale
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
May 16, 2025
Date the trading plan was adopted
RSU vesting end date
February 15, 2030
Restricted stock units vest through this date
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, Class A Common Stock, Service Provider
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"These shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person..."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
restricted stock units financial
"Certain of these securities are restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the Reporting Person's right..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of 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.
Service Provider other
"In the event the Reporting Person ceases to be a Service Provider, the unvested restricted stock units will be cancelled..."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dropbox (DBX) report for Sarah Elizabeth Schubach?
Dropbox reported that Chief Accounting Officer Sarah Elizabeth Schubach sold 1,769 shares of Class A Common Stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $23.95 per share, and the sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Was the Dropbox (DBX) insider sale by Sarah Schubach under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 footnotes state that these shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person. Rule 10b5-1 plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance, helping separate transactions from day-to-day market timing decisions.
What does the Form 4 say about vesting of Dropbox (DBX) restricted stock units?
The Form 4 notes that each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one Class A share, subject to vesting through February 15, 2030. If the reporting person ceases to be a service provider before vesting, the unvested restricted stock units will be cancelled by Dropbox.