Samsara (NYSE: IOT) awards new RSU grants to director John Bicket
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bicket John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Samsara Inc. director and officer John Bicket reported equity compensation grants in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs), not open‑market trades. On April 2, 2026, he received 215,384 RSUs, and on May 9, 2026, he received 136,566 RSUs, each RSU representing one share of Class A Common Stock.
One RSU award vests in one-eighth increments each quarter starting on June 15, 2026, and the other vests in one-sixteenth quarterly installments from the same date, subject to continued service. After the latest grant, Bicket directly owns 552,111 Class A shares, with additional indirect holdings held through several trusts as of May 8, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
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5 txns
Insider
Bicket John
Role
SEE REMARKS
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 136,566 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 215,384 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 552,111 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 569,828 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- These securities are restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. One-sixteenth of the RSUs shall vest on June 15, 2026 and each quarterly vesting date thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date. These securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule and conditions of each RSU. The number of shares beneficially owned is as of May 8, 2026. These securities are restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. One-eighth of the RSUs shall vest on June 15, 2026 and each quarterly vesting date thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date. Consists of shares held by John C. Bicket, Trustee of the John C. Bicket Revocable Trust u/a/d 2/15/2013, over which the Reporting Person has voting or investment power. Consists of shares held by Jordan Park Trust Company, LLC, Trustee of The Bicket-Dobson Trust I u/a/d 11/10/2021, over which the Reporting Person has voting or investment power. Consists of shares held by Jordan Park Trust Company, LLC, Trustee of The Bicket-Dobson Trust II u/a/d 10/8/2021, over which the Reporting Person has voting or investment power.
Key Figures
RSU grant on April 2, 2026: 215,384 RSUs
RSU grant on May 9, 2026: 136,566 RSUs
Direct holdings after latest grant: 552,111 shares
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RSU grant on April 2, 2026
215,384 RSUs
Non-derivative equity award; each RSU equals one Class A share
RSU grant on May 9, 2026
136,566 RSUs
Non-derivative equity award; each RSU equals one Class A share
Direct holdings after latest grant
552,111 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned after May 9, 2026 transaction
Indirect trust holding example 1
569,828 shares
Shares held in The Bicket-Dobson Trust II, with voting or investment power
Indirect trust holding example 2
112,900 shares
Shares held in The Bicket-Dobson Trust I, with voting or investment power
Indirect revocable trust holding
25,800 shares
Shares held in the John C. Bicket Revocable Trust u/a/d 2/15/2013
Key Terms
restricted stock units (RSUs), contingent right, beneficially owned, voting or investment power, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"These securities are restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share..."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock."
beneficially owned financial
"The number of shares beneficially owned is as of May 8, 2026."
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
voting or investment power financial
"over which the Reporting Person has voting or investment power."
service provider financial
"subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date."
FAQ
What did Samsara (IOT) report in John Bicket’s latest Form 4?
The Form 4 shows that John Bicket received new equity compensation grants in the form of RSUs, not open-market trades. These awards increase his potential Class A share ownership, subject to vesting and his continued service with Samsara Inc.
How many RSUs did John Bicket receive from Samsara (IOT)?
John Bicket received 215,384 RSUs on April 2, 2026 and 136,566 RSUs on May 9, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Samsara Class A Common Stock when the applicable vesting conditions are satisfied.
What are the vesting terms for John Bicket’s new Samsara (IOT) RSUs?
One RSU grant vests in one-eighth installments on June 15, 2026 and each quarterly vesting date afterward. The other RSU grant vests in one-sixteenth quarterly installments from June 15, 2026, all conditioned on Bicket continuing as a service provider through each vesting date.
How are John Bicket’s indirect Samsara (IOT) holdings structured?
Indirect holdings are reported as shares held in trusts, including a revocable trust and two Bicket-Dobson trusts. The filing states that Bicket has voting or investment power over these trust-held shares, and the beneficial ownership numbers are as of May 8, 2026.