GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) CFO discloses initial shares and RSU stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. Chief Financial Officer Franklin Sam filed an initial ownership report showing 19,769 ordinary shares held directly and 95,642 restricted share units. The RSUs vest in tranches between October 2, 2026 and March 1, 2029, subject to his continued service, with each unit settling into one ordinary share.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Franklin Sam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 STONE BREAK ROAD EXTENSION

(Street)

MALTA NEW YORK 12020

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. [ GFS ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares	19,769	D
Restricted Share Units	95,642(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs), 30,702 of which vest in equal installments on March 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, 8,060 of which vest in equal installments on March 1, 2027 and 2028, 24,178 of which vest on March 1, 2029, 3,739 of which vest on February 27, 2027, 28,531 of which vest on November 4, 2026 and 432 of which vest on October 2, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each such vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeff Worth, as Attorney-in-fact for Reporting Person	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Franklin Sam report owning in GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) on this Form 3?

Franklin Sam reports direct ownership of 19,769 ordinary shares and 95,642 restricted share units in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. These figures establish his baseline equity position as Chief Financial Officer at the time of this initial insider ownership filing.

Are there any buy or sell transactions in this GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Form 3?

This Form 3 shows no reported buy or sell transactions. It only lists existing holdings of ordinary shares and restricted share units, serving as an initial statement of beneficial ownership rather than documenting new trading activity.

How do Franklin Sam’s restricted share units in GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) vest?

The filing states that 95,642 restricted share units vest in multiple tranches between October 2, 2026 and March 1, 2029. Vesting is conditioned on his continuous service, and each unit converts into one ordinary share upon settlement.

What role does Franklin Sam hold at GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) in this filing?

The insider is identified as Chief Financial Officer of GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. The Form 3 links his executive role to his disclosed equity stake, combining ordinary shares and restricted share units held directly in his name.

Why is this GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Form 3 important for investors?

This Form 3 provides a baseline view of insider ownership for the Chief Financial Officer. Knowing his starting holdings in shares and restricted share units helps investors interpret any future Form 4 trading activity in context.