Snowflake CEO Retains 373K Shares After Routine RSU Tax Settlement
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy reported multiple transactions in Class A Common Stock on June 20, 2025. The filing details two dispositions of shares:
- First disposition of 3,429 shares at $212.08 per share
- Second disposition of 1,016 shares at $212.08 per share
- Both transactions were coded as "F", representing shares withheld for tax withholding obligations on vesting restricted stock units
Following these transactions, Ramaswamy directly owns 373,349 shares of Class A Common Stock, which includes shares to be issued from future RSU vestings. Additionally, he indirectly owns 1,923 shares through The Ramaswamy Trust dated 1/8/2001, where he serves as trustee. The transactions reflect standard tax withholding practices for executive equity compensation rather than open market sales.
Positive
- CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy maintains significant skin in the game with 373,349 shares held directly plus 1,923 shares in trust, demonstrating alignment with shareholders
- The share disposals were solely for tax withholding purposes related to RSU vesting, not discretionary sales
Negative
- CEO disposed of a total of 4,445 shares at $212.08 per share, though this was for tax obligations rather than open market sales
- The disposal represents a small reduction in the CEO's direct holdings from 374,365 to 373,349 shares
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Ramaswamy Sridhar
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 3,429 | $212.08 | $727K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 1,016 | $212.08 | $215K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 374,365 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 1,923 shares (Indirect, Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted stock units. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units. The shares are held by The Ramaswamy Trust dated 1/8/2001, for which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
FAQ
What positions does Sridhar Ramaswamy hold at Snowflake (SNOW)?
According to the Form 4 filing, Sridhar Ramaswamy serves as both Director and Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake Inc.