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Freshworks (FRSH) CRO Ian Tickle reports 21,218-share RSU tax withholding

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Freshworks Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Ian Tickle reported routine share withholdings to cover taxes on vested RSUs. On April 1–2, 2026, a total of 21,218 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld as tax payments at prices around $8.07–$8.32 per share. These F-code transactions are tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. After the most recent withholding, Tickle directly holds 954,332 Class A shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity stake.

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Insider Tickle Ian
Role Chief Revenue Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 1,634 $8.32 $14K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 7,101 $8.32 $59K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 6,262 $8.07 $51K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 6,221 $8.07 $50K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 961,433 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 1, 2024. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 1, 2025. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on January 4, 2025. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on January 2, 2026.
Total shares withheld for taxes 21,218 shares Tax-withholding dispositions on RSU vesting
Tax-withholding price (April 2, 2026) $8.32 per share F-code transactions on April 2, 2026
Tax-withholding price (April 1, 2026) $8.07 per share F-code transactions on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld on April 2, 2026 (lot 1) 1,634 shares Class A Common Stock, tax withholding
Shares withheld on April 2, 2026 (lot 2) 7,101 shares Class A Common Stock, tax withholding
Shares withheld on April 1, 2026 (lot 1) 6,262 shares Class A Common Stock, tax withholding
Shares withheld on April 1, 2026 (lot 2) 6,221 shares Class A Common Stock, tax withholding
Shares held after latest transaction 954,332 shares Direct Class A holding after April 2, 2026
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.
RSUs financial
"vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person"
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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*
Tickle Ian
(Last)(First)(Middle)
FRESHWORKS INC.
2950 S DELAWARE STREET, SUITE 201
(Street)
SAN MATEO CALIFORNIA 94403
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Freshworks Inc. [ FRSH ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Revenue Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/01/2026F6,262(1)D$8.07969,288D
Class A Common Stock04/01/2026F6,221(2)D$8.07963,067D
Class A Common Stock04/02/2026F1,634(3)D$8.32961,433D
Class A Common Stock04/02/2026F7,101(4)D$8.32954,332D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 1, 2024.
2. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on July 1, 2025.
3. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on January 4, 2025.
4. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on January 2, 2026.
/s/ Pamela Sergeeff, Attorney-in-Fact04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Freshworks (FRSH) report for Ian Tickle?

Freshworks reported that Chief Revenue Officer Ian Tickle had 21,218 Class A shares withheld for taxes on RSU vesting. These F-code transactions are tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and relate to previously granted RSUs that vested on specific dates.

How many Freshworks (FRSH) shares were withheld for Ian Tickle’s tax obligations?

A total of 21,218 Freshworks Class A shares were withheld to satisfy Ian Tickle’s tax obligations. The withholdings occurred across four transactions tied to vesting RSUs, using share values around $8.07 to $8.32 per share to cover the required tax amounts.

At what prices were Ian Tickle’s FRSH shares withheld for taxes?

The shares were valued at $8.07 and $8.32 per share for tax withholding. Two transactions on April 1, 2026, used $8.07, and two on April 2, 2026, used $8.32, reflecting the share prices applied to calculate the tax obligations on vested RSUs.

How many Freshworks (FRSH) shares does Ian Tickle hold after these transactions?

After the latest tax-withholding disposition, Ian Tickle directly holds 954,332 Class A shares of Freshworks. This post-transaction holding, disclosed in the Form 4, shows he retains a substantial equity position even after shares were withheld to cover RSU-related tax obligations.

Were Ian Tickle’s recent FRSH transactions open-market sales or tax withholdings?

The transactions were tax withholdings, not open-market sales. All four are coded F on Form 4, meaning shares were delivered to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting, rather than being sold in the market, so they don’t reflect discretionary selling activity.

Which RSU grants triggered the tax-withholding transactions for Freshworks (FRSH)?

The tax-withholding transactions were tied to RSUs previously granted on July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, January 4, 2025, and January 2, 2026. As these RSUs vested, shares were withheld to satisfy associated tax obligations, as described in the Form 4 footnotes.