SailPoint (SAIL) CTO tax sell-to-cover of 34,418 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SailPoint, Inc. EVP Product & CTO Chandrasekar Gnanasambandam reported open‑market sales of 34,418 shares of common stock. The sales occurred on July 7–8, 2026 at weighted average prices of $16.0515, $16.7290, and $15.4152 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 934,508 shares.
According to the footnotes, the trades were executed under a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan and pursuant to a mandatory sell‑to‑cover provision in his Restricted Stock Unit Agreement to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting, and therefore did not represent discretionary trades.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 34,418 shares ($543,552)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Gnanasambandam Chandrasekar
Role
EVP Product & CTO
Sold
34,418 shs ($544K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 19,540 | $15.4152 | $301K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 9,676 | $16.0515 | $155K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,202 | $16.729 | $87K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 934,508 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These trades were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and pursuant to a mandatory sell-to-cover provision in the Reporting Person's underlying Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and consequently do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person. On July 7, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 9,676 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $15.55 to $16.545 per share. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the trades were effected. On July 7, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 5,202 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $16.55 to $16.95 per share. On July 8, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 19,540 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $15.115 to $16.015 per share.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 34,418 shares
Shares sold July 8, 2026: 19,540 shares at $15.4152/share
Shares sold July 7, 2026 (block 1): 9,676 shares at $16.0515/share
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Total shares sold
34,418 shares
Net shares sold across three transactions on July 7–8, 2026
Shares sold July 8, 2026
19,540 shares at $15.4152/share
Common stock sale with trades between $15.115 and $16.015
Shares sold July 7, 2026 (block 1)
9,676 shares at $16.0515/share
Common stock sale with trades between $15.55 and $16.545
Shares sold July 7, 2026 (block 2)
5,202 shares at $16.7290/share
Common stock sale with trades between $16.55 and $16.95
Post-transaction holdings
934,508 shares
Common stock directly owned after July 8, 2026 sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, mandatory sell-to-cover, Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, weighted average sale price
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"These trades were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and pursuant to a mandatory sell-to-cover provision"
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.
mandatory sell-to-cover financial
"pursuant to a mandatory sell-to-cover provision in the Reporting Person's underlying Restricted Stock Unit Agreement"
Restricted Stock Unit Agreement financial
"mandatory sell-to-cover provision in the Reporting Person's underlying Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations"
A restricted stock unit agreement is a written contract between a company and an individual that describes a promise to deliver company shares or cash later, subject to conditions such as time-based vesting or performance targets. Think of it like a timed gift: the recipient only receives the shares if they meet the agreed conditions. Investors care because these agreements create future share issuance, affect potential dilution, corporate expenses and incentives for insiders, and influence when insiders may sell shares.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
FAQ
What insider transaction did SailPoint (SAIL) report for its CTO?
SailPoint EVP Product & CTO Chandrasekar Gnanasambandam reported selling 34,418 shares of common stock. The sales took place on July 7–8, 2026 and were linked to tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units under a pre‑set Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan.
What is the purpose of the mandatory sell-to-cover in the SailPoint (SAIL) CTO’s filing?
The mandatory sell‑to‑cover provision automatically sells shares to cover tax withholding when restricted stock units vest. In this case, the SailPoint CTO’s reported sales were used to satisfy those tax obligations rather than reflecting elective portfolio decisions.