Snowflake (SNOW) founder logs planned share sale and new RSU grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc. founder and Chief Architect Benoit Dageville reported multiple stock transactions. He sold 874 shares of common stock in an open-market sale at $170.01 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
He also received a grant of 14,239 restricted stock units that will vest quarterly over four years, beginning with 6.25% on June 15, 2026 and on each Quarterly Vest Date thereafter. To cover tax obligations on RSU vesting, 598 and 287 shares were withheld. Following these transactions, he holds 65,742 shares directly, alongside significant indirect holdings through trusts, including one for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 874 shares ($148,589)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
Dageville Benoit
Role
Founder and Chief Architect
Sold
874 shs ($149K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 874 | $170.01 | $149K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 598 | $175.40 | $105K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 287 | $175.40 | $50K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 14,239 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 65,742 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 750,000 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 represent restricted stock units, which will vest quarterly over four years with 6.25% vesting on June 15, 2026 and on each Quarterly Vest Date thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each such vesting date. Quarterly Vest Dates are each of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 28, 2025. The shares are held by The Selene GRAT No. 1 dated 3/13/2025 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The shares are held by The Thira GRAT No. 1 dated 3/13/2025 for which the Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee. The Reporting Person has no right to or interest in these shares and disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. The shares are held by The Snow Trust UTA dated 9/10/19 for which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Snowflake (SNOW) founder Benoit Dageville report?
Benoit Dageville reported an open-market sale of 874 Snowflake shares and a grant of 14,239 restricted stock units. He also had 885 shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to RSU vesting, reflecting routine compensation and portfolio-management activity.
What are the terms of Benoit Dageville’s new Snowflake (SNOW) RSU grant?
He received 14,239 restricted stock units that vest quarterly over four years. Vesting begins with 6.25% on June 15, 2026 and continues on each March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, subject to his continued service.
Was Benoit Dageville’s Snowflake (SNOW) stock sale under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the 874-share sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 28, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, so the timing typically reflects a preset program rather than an ad hoc market call.