Tax-driven SailPoint (NYSE: SAIL) insider sale covers RSU vesting
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SailPoint, Inc. General Counsel and Secretary Christopher Schmitt reported selling a total of 46,074 shares of common stock over April 7–9, 2026 in open-market transactions. The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and pursuant to a mandatory sell-to-cover provision tied to his restricted stock units, meaning they were made to satisfy tax withholding obligations rather than as discretionary trades. Following these transactions, Schmitt holds 1,355,551 shares of SailPoint common stock directly.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 46,074 shares ($563,474)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Schmitt Christopher
Role
General Counsel and Secretary
Sold
46,074 shs ($563K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 17,933 | $11.4228 | $205K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 880 | $12.21 | $11K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 13,624 | $12.8006 | $174K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 13,637 | $12.7219 | $173K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,356,431 shares (Direct)
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 April 7, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 13,637 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $12.46 to $13.095 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 April 8, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 13,624 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $12.40 to $13.21 per share. On April 9, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 17,933 shares in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.135 to $12.01 per share.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 46,074 shares
Shares sold April 7, 2026: 13,637 shares at $12.7219
Shares sold April 8, 2026: 13,624 shares at $12.8006
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5 metrics
Total shares sold
46,074 shares
Aggregate insider sales on April 7–9, 2026
Shares sold April 7, 2026
13,637 shares at $12.7219
Open-market sale under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Shares sold April 8, 2026
13,624 shares at $12.8006
Open-market sale under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Shares sold April 9, 2026
17,933 shares at $11.4228 and $12.21
Open-market sale under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Post-transaction holdings
1,355,551 shares
Direct ownership after April 9, 2026 sale
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, sell-to-cover provision, Restricted Stock Unit, weighted average sale price, +1 more
5 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.
sell-to-cover provision financial
"pursuant to a mandatory sell-to-cover provision in the Reporting Person's underlying Restricted Stock Unit Agreement"
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"underlying Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
tax withholding obligations financial
"for the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
FAQ
What insider transaction did SailPoint (SAIL) report for Christopher Schmitt?
SailPoint reported that General Counsel and Secretary Christopher Schmitt sold 46,074 shares of common stock over April 7–9, 2026. These sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and a mandatory sell-to-cover provision for tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.
What is the purpose of the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan mentioned in the SailPoint (SAIL) filing?
The Rule 10b5-1 trading plan referenced in the filing governs Schmitt’s sales. It pre-arranges trades according to preset instructions, and in this case works with a mandatory sell-to-cover feature to automatically sell shares needed for tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.