[Form 4] Guidewire Software, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Michael George Rosenbaum, Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) Chief Executive Officer and Director, reported an automatic sale of 1,400 shares of the company's common stock on 09/22/2025 at a price of $244.55 per share. The filing states the sale was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 15, 2024. After the reported transaction, Rosenbaum beneficially owns 263,558 shares of Guidewire common stock. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Rosenbaum.
- Sale executed under a documented 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating pre-arranged, rule-compliant disposition
- Reporting person retains substantial ownership with 263,558 shares beneficially owned after the sale
- Clear disclosure of transaction details including date, price ($244.55), and number of shares (1,400)
- Insider disposition of 1,400 shares which may be noted by some investors as insider selling
Insights
Routine insider sale under a pre-existing 10b5-1 plan; limited market impact.
The transaction is an automatic disposition under a documented 10b5-1 trading plan, which reduces the likelihood the sale reflects new material information about Guidewire's business. The number sold, 1,400 shares at $244.55, is small relative to the reporting person's post-transaction holding of 263,558 shares, suggesting this is a routine liquidity event rather than a change in conviction. For investors, this filing signals insider liquidity but not necessarily a change in insider outlook.
Proper disclosure and use of a 10b5-1 plan; documentation and signature by attorney-in-fact are in order.
The Form 4 clearly identifies Rosenbaum as both CEO and Director and discloses the sale date, price, and that the sale was executed under a 10b5-1 plan adopted on October 15, 2024. The report was executed by an attorney-in-fact, which is permissible when powers are delegated. From a governance perspective, the filing adheres to Section 16 reporting requirements and provides investors with transparent identification of the insider, transaction mechanics, and resulting beneficial ownership.