[Form 4] Freshworks Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barry L. Padgett, a director of Freshworks Inc. (FRSH), reported insider transactions on Form 4 showing a sale of Class A common stock and related RSU activity. The filing discloses that on 09/02/2025 the reporting person sold 780 shares of Class A common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan at a weighted average price of $13.13 per share, reducing his beneficial ownership to 32,635 shares. The Form also records vesting and conversion details for restricted stock units: two separate RSU entries dated 08/28/2025 for 1,560 RSUs each (one tied to Class B shares and one to Class A upon conversion), and a 09/02/2025 transaction for 780 Class B shares. Each RSU represents a right to one Class B share and Class B shares are convertible into Class A shares. The sale was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on September 17, 2024.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 10b5-1 sale by a director, small reduction in holdings, no clear material impact on company fundamentals.

The Form 4 shows a pre-arranged sale of 780 Class A shares at a weighted average price of $13.13 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing beneficial ownership to 32,635 shares. The filing also documents recent RSU vesting/conversion activity and confirms Class B-to-Class A convertibility. There is no accompanying financial data or change to business operations in the filing, so the disclosure appears to be a compliance-driven insider sale rather than an indicator of operational change. For valuation or liquidity impact, additional context on total outstanding shares or percentage ownership would be required, which is not provided in this filing.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insider complied with pre-established trading plan and fully disclosed RSU vesting and convertibility—governance disclosure appears appropriate.

The disclosure identifies the sale as executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and provides the weighted average sale price range ($13.02–$13.31). It also details the nature and vesting schedule of RSUs and the conversion mechanics of Class B into Class A shares. These items meet standard Section 16 reporting expectations. The filing is signed by an attorney-in-fact, indicating proper execution. No governance red flags are evident from the content provided.

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^*

PADGETT BARRY L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FRESHWORKS INC.

2950 S DELAWARE STREET, SUITE 201

(Street)

SAN MATEO CA 94403

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Freshworks Inc. [ FRSH ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2025

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
Class A Common Stock	09/02/2025		C		780	A	$0	33,415	D
Class A Common Stock	09/02/2025		S(1)		780	D	$13.13(2)	32,635	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
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	08/28/2025		M			1,560	(4)	08/04/2031	Class B Common Stock	1,560	$0	0	D
Class B Common Stock	(5)	08/28/2025		M		1,560		(5)	(5)	Class A Common Stock	1,560	$0	85,154	D
Class B Common Stock	(5)	09/02/2025		C			780	(5)	(5)	Class A Common Stock	780	$0	84,374	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted September 17, 2024.

2. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.02 to $13.31 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separated price within the range set forth in this footnote.

3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class B Common Stock.

4. The shares of Class B Common Stock underlying the RSU award granted under the Issuer's 2011 Stock Plan vest in equal monthly installments over 48 months following August 28, 2021, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date.

5. Each share of Class B Common Stock held by the Reporting Person will automatically convert into one share of Class A Common Stock upon the sale or transfer of such share of Class B Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions, and in certain other circumstances described in the Issuer's amended and restated certificate of incorporation. Each share of Class B Common Stock will also be convertible at any time at the option of the Reporting Person into one share of Class A Common Stock, and has no expiration date.

	/s/ Robert Ellis, Attorney-in-Fact	09/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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