Freshworks Inc. filings document the public-company reporting record for a Nasdaq-listed software-as-a-service issuer with Class A common stock. Recent Form 8-K disclosures report operating results, financial-condition updates, investor presentation materials, executive appointments and departures, board-authorized stock repurchase activity, and costs associated with restructuring and exit activities.
The company’s proxy materials cover governance matters, board structure, executive compensation, equity-award information, and shareholder voting items. Together, these disclosures describe Freshworks’ service software business, its capital allocation actions, management and board changes, and formal risk and governance subjects tied to its employee and customer experience software operations.
GANDHI SAMEER K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Freshworks Inc. director Sameer K. Gandhi reported new equity compensation in the form of Class A Common Stock. On July 1, 2026, he received a total of 22,698 shares valued under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.
This amount includes 1,445 fully vested restricted shares taken in lieu of cash fees for second-quarter 2026 and 21,253 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a right to one Class A share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in full on July 1, 2027, with accelerated vesting if he is not re-elected at the next annual shareholder meeting.
Following this award, Gandhi directly holds 88,786 Class A shares, and additional shares are reported as held indirectly through The Potomac Trust, Potomac Investments L.P. – Fund 1, and several Accel Leaders 3 entities, where he and related entities disclaim beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
Freshworks Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Lawrence Philippa reported an open-market sale of 10,530 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $9.18 per share. The sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 18, 2026. After this transaction, Philippa directly holds 465,823 shares of Freshworks Class A common stock.
Freshworks CEO & President Dennis Woodside reported tax-withholding dispositions totaling 106,878 shares of Class A common stock on June 1, 2026, at an indicated price of $10.68 per share to satisfy RSU-related obligations. After these entries, he holds 2,877,084 shares directly and 278,027 shares indirectly via The Woodside 2012 Irrevocable Trust. Holdings also include 2,123 shares acquired through the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Freshworks Inc. Chief Financial & Operating Officer Tyler Sloat reported four F-code transactions on Class A common stock. A total of 21,763 shares were withheld at $10.68 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting RSUs granted in 2024 and 2025. After these tax-withholding dispositions, he holds 1,783,206 shares directly, indicating a routine compensation-related event rather than an open-market sale.
Freshworks Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Lawrence Philippa reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the transaction date, 14,368 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $10.68 per share to cover tax obligations tied to previously granted RSUs vesting. After this withholding, Philippa directly held 476,353 shares of Class A common stock. A footnote also notes 890 shares were acquired earlier through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 85% of the May 15, 2026 closing price.
Freshworks Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held virtually on May 28, 2026. Stockholders elected four Class II directors — Roxanne S. Austin, Sameer Gandhi, Frank Pelzer, and Dennis Woodside — with "for" votes ranging from 439,321,400 to 476,555,679 and broker non-votes of 56,711,033 for each nominee.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 378,163,671 votes for, 57,050,773 against, and 45,710,395 abstentions, plus 56,711,033 broker non-votes. They also advised that executive compensation should be submitted for advisory approval every year, with 407,923,812 votes for one year compared with 13,834,261 for three years.
In addition, stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 536,542,293 votes for, 485,331 against, and 608,248 abstentions. No other matters were submitted for action at the meeting.
Freshworks Inc. used its Refresh 2026 analyst session to lay out updated 2026 guidance and higher 2028 financial targets. For 2026, the company projects revenue of $958.0–$964.0 million, year-over-year growth of 14–15%, and non-GAAP income from operations of $207.0–$215.0 million.
Looking to 2028, Freshworks raised its revenue target from $1.2 billion+ to $1.3 billion+ and increased its free cash flow goal from $340 million+ to $425 million+, implying a 32–34% free cash flow margin and 24–26% operating margin. Management expects EX-focused products to reach about 70% of ending ARR and is targeting stock-based compensation of 13–14% of revenue, down from 30% in 2024.
Freshworks reported first-quarter 2026 results showing solid growth but continued modest losses. Revenue reached $228.6 million, up 16% from a year ago, with gross margin steady at 85%. The company posted an operating loss of $8.1 million and a net loss of $4.8 million, both slightly improved versus 2025.
Operating cash flow was strong at $62.4 million, translating into free cash flow of $55.8 million. Freshworks closed the $88.7 million acquisition of incident-management firm FireHydrant and repurchased $45.4 million of Class A shares under a new $400 million buyback. Management also disclosed a May 2026 restructuring plan expected to reduce headcount by about 11% and generate $7–$9 million of charges in the second quarter.