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Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH) CAO has 6,289 shares withheld for taxes

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Freshworks Inc. reported an insider equity update involving its Chief Accounting Officer, Philippa Lawrence. On April 2, 2026, a total of 6,289 shares of Class A common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations from vesting RSUs granted on February 13, 2025 and January 2, 2026. These are tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. After these entries, Lawrence holds 489,831 shares of Freshworks Class A common stock directly.

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Insider Lawrence Philippa
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 2,128 $8.32 $18K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 4,161 $8.32 $35K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 493,992 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 February 13, 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.
Tax-withheld shares (entry 1) 2,128 shares at $8.32 Class A common stock withheld for RSU tax obligations
Tax-withheld shares (entry 2) 4,161 shares at $8.32 Additional Class A shares withheld for RSU tax obligations
Total tax-withheld shares 6,289 shares Sum of two F-code tax-withholding dispositions
Shares held after transactions 489,831 shares Direct Class A holdings by CAO after withholdings
Transaction date April 2, 2026 Date RSU-related tax-withholding entries were recorded
RSUs financial
"vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on February 13, 2025"
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 with the vesting"
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.
Chief Accounting Officer financial
""officer_title": "Chief Accounting Officer""
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
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.
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 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*
Lawrence Philippa

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O 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 Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026
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 Stock04/02/2026F2,128(1)D$8.32493,992D
Class A Common Stock04/02/2026F4,161(2)D$8.32489,831D
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 February 13, 2025.
2. 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Freshworks (FRSH) report for Philippa Lawrence?

Freshworks reported that Chief Accounting Officer Philippa Lawrence had 6,289 Class A common shares withheld to cover tax obligations from vesting RSUs. These dispositions were not open-market sales but automatic tax-withholding events tied to prior equity awards.

How many Freshworks (FRSH) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

A total of 6,289 Freshworks Class A shares were withheld for taxes, split between 2,128 shares and 4,161 shares at $8.32 per share. Both entries reflect tax-withholding on previously granted restricted stock units that vested.

What is Philippa Lawrence’s Freshworks (FRSH) shareholding after the tax-withholding?

After the tax-withholding dispositions, Chief Accounting Officer Philippa Lawrence directly holds 489,831 shares of Freshworks Class A common stock. This figure reflects her remaining stake following the automatic share withholdings related to RSU vesting events.

Were the Freshworks (FRSH) insider transactions open-market sales?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. Both were coded as “F,” meaning shares were withheld by the company solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person.

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

The tax-withholding dispositions were triggered by the vesting of RSUs previously granted to Philippa Lawrence on February 13, 2025, and January 2, 2026. When these RSUs vested, a portion of the resulting shares was withheld to meet tax obligations.