Dmitry Melnikov adds 66,667 SEMrush (SEMR) shares in exchange transaction
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SEMrush Holdings director and 10% owner Dmitry Melnikov acquired 66,667 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 10, 2026. The filing describes this as an exchange transaction, where he received back the same number of issuer shares previously contributed to an exchange-traded fund, with a stated value of $789,337.3 based on that day’s closing price.
After this transaction, Melnikov directly beneficially owned 1,946,479 Class A shares. The filing also lists additional Class A shares held indirectly through several family trusts and an LLC, for which he includes standard disclaimers of beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Melnikov Dmitry
Role
Director, 10% Owner
Bought
66,667 shs ($0.00)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 66,667 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 1,946,479 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 8,998,437 shares (Indirect, The Melnikov Family GRAT Remainder Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Person previously contributed 66,667 shares of Issuer to an exchange traded fund (the "Fund") of which Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. is the Investment Manager and Goldman Sachs EP Advisors LLC is the General Partner. In consideration of such contribution, the Reporting Person received shares of the Fund in an amount equal to the value of shares contributed ("Fund Shares"). On February 10, 2026, pursuant to the governing documents of the Fund, the Reporting Person elected to exchange the Fund Shares for the originally contributed Issuer shares, in the same amount as originally contributed (based on the closing price of the common stock as of market close on February 10, 2026, such Issuer shares had a value of $789,337.3) which were transferred back to the Reporting Person. A portion of these shares represent restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon vesting. These shares are owned by The Melnikov Family GRAT Remainder Trust, a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. These shares are owned by Min Choron LLC, which is wholly owned by The Melnikov Family Dynasty Trust, a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Reporting Person's family and of which IQ EQ Trust Company, US, LLC is the trustee. The Reporting Person's spouse is the trust advisor. The trust advisor directs the trustee as to how to vote and/or dispose of the assets in trust. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. These shares are owned by The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Four, a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and the ultimate beneficiaries of which are certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. These shares are owned by The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Five, a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and the ultimate beneficiaries of which are certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dmitry Melnikov report at SEMrush (SEMR)?
Dmitry Melnikov reported acquiring 66,667 SEMrush Class A Common Stock shares on February 10, 2026. He received back the same number of shares he had previously contributed to an exchange-traded fund, valued at $789,337.3 based on that day’s closing price.
Does Dmitry Melnikov have restricted stock units (RSUs) in SEMrush (SEMR)?
Yes. The filing notes that a portion of Melnikov’s directly held SEMrush Class A shares represent restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU gives him the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting, adding to his potential future share ownership.
What is Dmitry Melnikov’s role and status at SEMrush (SEMR)?
According to the filing, Dmitry Melnikov is a director of SEMrush Holdings, Inc. and is also classified as a 10% owner. This means he holds significant influence as both a board member and a major shareholder based on his disclosed direct and indirect holdings.