Bain Capital’s Enrique Salem Trims Rubrik Stake, Boosts Float
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rubrik (NYSE:RBRK) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director Enrique T. Salem, acting through Bain Capital Venture entities, sold 21,924 Class A shares on 26-Jun-2025 at a weighted-average $90.0, for roughly $2 million. Two days earlier, 679,577 Class B shares were converted to Class A and 678,076 shares were distributed in-kind to Bain partners, marginally boosting public float. Following the transactions, Salem retains ≈1.36 million convertible Class B shares and 6,937 Class A shares. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan; no purchases were reported.
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- Director Enrique T. Salem sold 21,924 Class A shares worth ≈$2 million, signalling partial cash-out.
- Bain Capital Venture entities distributed 678,076 shares, adding potential selling pressure to the public float.
Insights
TL;DR: $2 m sale modest vs. holdings; float rises via 678 k distribution.
The 21,924-share disposal represents <2 % of Salem’s indirect stake, so signalling risk is limited, yet the $2 million cash-out near recent highs may cap upside short-term. The pro-rata distribution adds 678 k tradable shares (≈0.8 % of fully diluted outstanding), improving liquidity but potentially creating incremental supply. Retained ownership of ~1.36 m convertible shares keeps Bain aligned, reducing long-term governance concern. Overall market impact should be contained unless follow-on sales emerge.
TL;DR: Insider trimming plus large in-kind distribution may pressure shares.
Board-level insider selling above the $1 m threshold typically attracts scrutiny. Although executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, the trade coupled with a 678 k-share partner distribution increases float and could weigh on near-term pricing. The conversion of Class B to Class A modestly reduces dual-class overhang, but voting control remains unchanged. No red flags on compliance; however, investors should monitor for additional Bain disposals as lock-up periods expire.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 20,423 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 20,423 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 18,179 | $89.6019 | $1.63M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,704 | $90.3508 | $244K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,041 | $91.3608 | $95K |
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 679,577 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 679,577 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock | 678,076 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents securities held directly by Bain Capital Venture Fund 2019, L.P., Bain Capital Venture Partners 2019, L.P., Bain Capital Venture Coinvestment Fund II, L.P., Bain Capital Venture Coinvestment II Partners, L.P., BCV 2019-MD Primary, L.P., BCV 2019-MD Coinvestment II, L.P., BCIP Venture Associates II, L.P. and BCIP Venture Associates II-B, L.P. (collectively, the "Bain Capital Venture Entities"). The governance, investment strategy and decision-making process with respect to the investments held by the Bain Capital Venture Entities is directed by the Executive Committee of Bain Capital Venture Investors, LLC ("BCVI"). Mr. Salem is a Partner of BCVI and a member of the Executive Committee. Accordingly, by virtue of the relationships described in this footnote, Mr. Salem may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to all of the securities held by the Bain Capital Venture Entities. Mr. Salem disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The Class B Common Stock is convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock at any time, at the holder's election, and has no expiration date. On June 24, 2025, certain of the Bain Capital Venture Entities distributed an aggregate of 678,076 shares of Class A Common Stock to one or more partners in pro-rata in-kind distributions without consideration, including an aggregate of 6,861 shares of Class A Common Stock that were distributed to Mr. Salem. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $89.10 to $90.10, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Rubrik, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (5) through (7) herein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $90.13 to $91.02, inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $91.20 to $91.5394, inclusive. Includes 6,861 shares of Class A Common Stock received in the distribution referred to in footnote (4) above.
