GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) legal chief sells 500 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L sold 500 Ordinary Shares in an open-market transaction at $48.71 per share. After this sale, the officer directly holds 17,494 Ordinary Shares. The sale is permitted under a lock-up agreement expiring on May 10, 2026.

According to a footnote, the transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted before an offering by the company’s majority shareholder, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed opportunistically.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 500 shares ($24,355)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Azar Samak L

Role Chief Legal Officer

Sold 500 shs ($24K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Ordinary Shares	500	$48.71	$24K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 17,494 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 500 shares Sale price: $48.71 per share Shares held after transaction: 17,494 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 500 shares Open-market sale on 2026-04-16

Sale price $48.71 per share Ordinary Shares transaction

Shares held after transaction 17,494 shares Direct ownership following sale

Lock-up expiration date May 10, 2026 End of lock-up agreement with underwriters

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, lock-up agreement, underwriters, majority shareholder

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

lock-up agreement financial

"The reporting person is subject to a lock-up agreement that expires on May 10, 2026"

A lock-up agreement is a contract that prevents company insiders and early investors from selling their shares for a fixed period after a stock sale, often after an initial public offering. It matters to investors because it temporarily limits the number of shares that can hit the market, which can keep the share price steadier; when the lock-up ends, a sudden increase in available shares can create extra volatility, revealing insiders’ confidence or lack thereof.

underwriters financial

"lock-up agreement that expires on May 10, 2026 that was entered into with the underwriters"

Underwriters are financial professionals or institutions that help companies raise money by selling new securities, such as stocks or bonds, to investors. They assess the risk and determine the price at which these securities should be sold, acting like a bridge between the company and the investors. Their role helps ensure that the company raises the needed funds while providing investors with options that reflect the level of risk involved.

majority shareholder financial

"in connection with an offering of securities by the issuer's majority shareholder"

A majority shareholder owns more than half of a company's voting shares, giving them effective control over major decisions such as choosing the board of directors, approving mergers, or setting strategy. For investors, this matters because the majority holder can steer the company much like the person who holds the largest piece of a pie decides how it’s shared—this can stabilize leadership and direction but also create risks if the majority’s interests differ from those of smaller shareholders.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Azar Samak L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 STONE BREAK ROAD EXTENSION

(Street)

MALTA NEW YORK 12020

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares	04/16/2026		S		500(1)	D	$48.71	17,494	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. The reporting person is subject to a lock-up agreement that expires on May 10, 2026 that was entered into with the underwriters in connection with an offering of securities by the issuer's majority shareholder. The sale of shares is a permissible exemption under the terms of the lock-up agreement. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person prior to the offering.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeff Worth, as Attorney-in-fact for Reporting Person	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) report for Azar Samak L?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES reported that Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L sold 500 Ordinary Shares. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $48.71 each, and the sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price were GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) shares sold in this Form 4?

The 500 GLOBALFOUNDRIES Ordinary Shares were sold at $48.71 per share. This price reflects the sale transaction reported, which occurred as an open-market trade and was executed pursuant to a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) shares does Azar Samak L hold after the sale?

Following the reported sale, Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L directly holds 17,494 Ordinary Shares. This figure represents the remaining direct ownership position after disposing of 500 shares in the open-market transaction disclosed in the Form 4.

Was the GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person before the offering. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the significance of trade timing as an indicator of insider sentiment.

What lock-up restrictions apply to this GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) insider?

The insider is subject to a lock-up agreement expiring on May 10, 2026, entered into with underwriters related to an offering by the issuer’s majority shareholder. The sale is described as a permissible exemption under this lock-up’s terms.