John Bicket filed an amended ownership report showing beneficial ownership of 98,314,290 Samsara Inc. Class A shares on an as-converted basis. This represents 21.3% of the Class A Common Stock, calculated using 363,257,881 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
He reports sole voting and dispositive power over 74,708,556 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 23,605,734 shares. Most of these are Class B shares held through various personal and family trusts and by his spouse. Each Class B share is convertible into one Class A share and carries ten votes per share.
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Bicket reports a large, structured 21.3% stake in Samsara.
The filing shows John Bicket beneficially owning 98,314,290 Samsara Class A shares on an as-converted basis, equal to 21.3% of the Class A Common Stock. This is calculated against 363,257,881 Class A shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
The stake is primarily Class B Common Stock, which is convertible 1:1 into Class A but carries ten votes per share. Holdings are spread across multiple revocable and annuity trusts, a spouse account, and other family vehicles, with both sole and shared voting and dispositive power.
This structure reinforces concentrated voting influence while maintaining flexibility through conversion rights. Future company filings may update these percentages if share counts or trust-held positions change.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
SAMSARA INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
79589L106
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
79589L106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
John Bicket
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
74,708,556.00
6
Shared Voting Power
23,605,734.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
74,708,556.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
23,605,734.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
98,314,290.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
21.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) With respect to Rows 5, 7, and 9, includes: (a) 73,604,341 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by John C. Bicket, Trustee of the John C. Bicket Revocable Trust u/a/d 2/15/2013, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; (b) 59,351 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by John C. Bicket, Trustee of The John C. Bicket 2024 Annuity Trust u/a/d 4/24/2024, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; (c) 474,833 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by John C. Bicket, Trustee of The John C. Bicket 2025 Annuity Trust u/a/d 3/27/2025, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; and (d) options to purchase 570,031 shares of Class B Common Stock, all of which are exercisable by Mr. Bicket within 60 days of December 31, 2025.
(2) With respect to Rows 6, 8, and 9, includes: (a) 784,422 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by John C. Bicket and CBD, Co-Trustees of The Bicket-Dobson Revocable Trust u/a/d 12/23/2020, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; (b) 16,727,416 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by Jordan Park Trust Company, LLC, Trustee of The Bicket-Dobson Trust II u/a/d 10/8/2021, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; (c) 4,273,115 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by Jordan Park Trust Company, LLC, Trustee of The Bicket-Dobson Trust I u/a/d 11/10/2021, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; (d) 1,286,597 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by Mr. Bicket's spouse; (e) 59,351 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by CBD, Trustee of The CBD 2024 Annuity Trust u/a/d 4/24/2024, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power; and (f) 474,833 shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by CBD, Trustee of The CBD 2025 Annuity Trust u/a/d 3/27/2025, of which the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting or dispositive power.
(3) With respect to Rows 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock at the option of the holder and has no expiration date. Each share of Class A Common Stock has one vote per share and each share of Class B Common Stock has ten votes per share. The rights of the holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are identical, except with respect to the aforementioned conversion rights and voting rights.
(4) With respect to Row 11, pursuant to Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i), the percentage is calculated using the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock only (assuming full conversion of the shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by Mr. Bicket and related stockholders listed in notes (1) and (2) above, but not any of the shares of Class B Common Stock held by any other person). Percentage ownership is calculated based on 363,257,881 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
SAMSARA INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1 DE HARO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94107.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
John Bicket
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1 De Haro Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(c)
Citizenship:
The Reporting Person is a United States citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
79589L106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Row 9 of cover page.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Row 11 of cover page.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Row 5 of cover page for the Reporting Person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Row 6 of cover page for the Reporting Person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Row 7 of cover page for the Reporting Person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Row 8 of cover page for the Reporting Person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What ownership stake in Samsara (IOT) does John Bicket report?
John Bicket reports beneficial ownership of 98,314,290 Samsara Class A shares on an as-converted basis, representing 21.3% of the Class A Common Stock. This percentage uses 363,257,881 Class A shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 as the reference.
How many Samsara shares does John Bicket control solely versus jointly?
John Bicket reports sole voting and dispositive power over 74,708,556 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 23,605,734 shares. Together, these positions total 98,314,290 shares of Samsara Class A on an as-converted basis.
How is John Bicket’s Samsara ownership percentage calculated?
The 21.3% ownership is calculated under Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) using only Class A shares outstanding. It assumes full conversion of specified Class B shares held by Bicket and related stockholders into Class A, based on 363,257,881 Class A shares outstanding on December 31, 2025.
What is the difference between Samsara Class A and Class B shares in this filing?
Both classes have identical rights except for voting and conversion. Each Class B share converts into one Class A share and carries ten votes, while each Class A share has one vote. Bicket’s reported holdings are largely in Class B Common Stock.
Through what entities does John Bicket hold his Samsara shares?
Bicket’s beneficial ownership includes shares held by several personal and family trusts, his revocable trust, 2024 and 2025 annuity trusts, the Bicket-Dobson trusts, a spouse-held account, and stock options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2025.
What type of SEC filing did John Bicket submit for Samsara (IOT)?
He submitted an Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G for Samsara Inc. This schedules reports his updated beneficial ownership position in the company’s Class A Common Stock as of December 31, 2025, including holdings via Class B shares and related entities.