GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) CLO sells 500 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L reported an open-market sale of 500 Ordinary Shares on May 7, 2026 at a price of $72.19 per share. After this transaction, the officer directly owns 15,994 Ordinary Shares.

The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted before an offering by the company’s majority shareholder. A lock-up agreement limits other sales until May 10, 2026, and this trade falls under a permissible exemption to that lock-up.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 500 shares ($36,095)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Azar Samak L

Role Chief Legal Officer

Sold 500 shs ($36K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Ordinary Shares	500	$72.19	$36K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 15,994 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 500 Ordinary Shares Sale price: $72.19 per share Shares held after: 15,994 Ordinary Shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 500 Ordinary Shares Open-market sale on May 7, 2026

Sale price $72.19 per share Ordinary Shares transaction on May 7, 2026

Shares held after 15,994 Ordinary Shares Direct ownership following the sale

Transaction code Code S Sale in open market or private transaction

Lock-up expiry May 10, 2026 End date of underwriter lock-up agreement

Net share direction -500 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, lock-up agreement, majority shareholder, open-market sale

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"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 regulatory

"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.

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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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)
05/07/2026

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	05/07/2026		S		500(1)	D	$72.19	15,994	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	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* 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 sale occurred on May 7, 2026, as an open-market transaction at $72.19 per share, and was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) shares does the insider hold after this Form 4?

After the reported sale, the insider directly holds 15,994 Ordinary Shares of GLOBALFOUNDRIES. This post-transaction balance reflects a reduction of 500 shares from the prior position and shows the officer retaining a meaningful remaining stake in the company.

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

Yes. The Form 4 states the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted before the majority shareholder’s offering. Such pre-arranged plans automate trading, aiming to separate personal portfolio decisions from short-term information advantages.

What lock-up agreement applies to the GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) insider in this filing?

The insider is subject to a lock-up agreement that expires on May 10, 2026. It was entered into with underwriters in connection with an offering by the issuer’s majority shareholder, and the reported sale qualifies as a permissible exemption under that agreement.

What type of transaction code is used in this GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Form 4?

The transaction is coded “S,” indicating a sale in an open market or private transaction. The filing specifies it as an open-market sale of non-derivative Ordinary Shares, aligning with standard SEC coding for insider share disposals.

Does the GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Form 4 involve derivative securities or options?

No. The Form 4 reports a transaction in non-derivative Ordinary Shares only. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or other derivative securities were exercised, converted, or otherwise transacted in this particular filing.