Freshworks (FRSH) CAO logs RSU grant and tax withholding sale filings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freshworks Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Lawrence Philippa reported several equity transactions in Class A Common Stock. On January 2, 2026, 2,333 shares were withheld at $11.60 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of previously granted RSUs. That same day, Philippa received a new grant of 120,870 Restricted Stock Units, each representing one future share, scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments over four years starting January 2, 2026, subject to continued service.

On January 6, 2026, Philippa sold 765 shares at $11.61 per share in a transaction executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 16, 2025. Following these transactions, Philippa directly held 510,483 shares of Freshworks Class A Common Stock.

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^*

Lawrence Philippa

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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	01/02/2026		F		2,333(1)	D	$11.6	390,378	D
Class A Common Stock	01/02/2026		A		120,870(2)	A	$0	511,248	D
Class A Common Stock	01/06/2026		S(3)		765	D	$11.61	510,483	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

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. Represents the grant of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement. The RSUs shall vest in equal quarterly installments over four years following January 2, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's Continuous Service (as defined in the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan).

3. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted June 16, 2025.

	/s/ Pamela Sergeeff, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who reported insider transactions in Freshworks (FRSH) and what is their role?

The reporting person is Lawrence Philippa, who serves as Chief Accounting Officer of Freshworks Inc.

What RSU award did Freshworks (FRSH) grant to its Chief Accounting Officer?

On January 2, 2026, Lawrence Philippa received a grant of 120,870 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A Common Stock upon settlement.

How and when will the new RSUs for the Freshworks (FRSH) officer vest?

The 120,870 RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years following January 2, 2026, subject to Philippa’s continuous service under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

Were any Freshworks (FRSH) shares sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. On January 6, 2026, 765 shares of Class A Common Stock were sold at $11.61 per share under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 16, 2025.

Why were 2,333 Freshworks (FRSH) shares withheld from the officer?

The 2,333 shares withheld on January 2, 2026 were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of RSUs previously granted to Lawrence Philippa.

How many Freshworks (FRSH) shares does the Chief Accounting Officer own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Lawrence Philippa directly owned 510,483 shares of Freshworks Class A Common Stock.