Snowflake (SNOW) EVP sells 2,500 shares, holds 397,879 after trade
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc. EVP of Product Management Christian Kleinerman reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of Common Stock at $258.56 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 26, 2025, indicating it was pre-scheduled. Following the sale, he holds 397,879 shares directly. He also has indirect holdings through various entities, including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts dated 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as two Kleinerman 2020 LLCs and a 2025 GRAT and 2026 GRAT.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,500 shares ($646,400)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
Kleinerman Christian
Role
EVP, Product Management
Sold
2,500 shs ($646K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,500 | $258.56 | $646K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 397,879 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 38,568 shares (Indirect, LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 26, 2025. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units. Shares are held by the Kleinerman 2020 Dynasty LLC for which the Reporting Person is the manager and the Reporting Person's immediate family members are the beneficiaries. Shares are held by the Kleinerman 2020 Nonexempt LLC for which the Reporting Person is the manager and the Reporting Person's immediate family members are the beneficiaries of a trust that is the sole member. Shares are held by the Christian Kleinerman 2023 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated September 1, 2023 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. Shares are held by the Christian Kleinerman 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated December 20, 2024 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. Shares are held by the Christian Kleinerman 2025 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated December 14, 2025 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. Shares are held by the Christian Kleinerman 2026 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated May 30, 2026 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,500 shares
Sale price: $258.56 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 397,879 shares
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Shares sold
2,500 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock
Sale price
$258.56 per share
Price for the 2,500-share sale
Direct holdings after sale
397,879 shares
Common Stock held directly following transaction
2026 GRAT indirect holding
100,000 shares
Common Stock held via 2026 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
2025 GRAT indirect holding
100,000 shares
Common Stock held via 2025 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
2024 GRAT indirect holding
85,085 shares
Common Stock held via 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
2023 GRAT indirect holding
32,716 shares
Common Stock held via 2023 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Kleinerman 2020 LLC holdings
4,986 and 38,568 shares
Common Stock held via two Kleinerman 2020 LLC entities
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, Dynasty LLC, +1 more
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 26, 2025."
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.
restricted stock units financial
"Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust financial
"Shares are held by the Christian Kleinerman 2023 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated September 1, 2023 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee."
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is an estate-planning tool where the person who creates the trust transfers assets into it but receives fixed cash payments (an annuity) from the trust for a set number of years; whatever remains after that term passes to designated beneficiaries. It matters to investors because it can shift future appreciation of assets out of the creator’s taxable estate—like putting an asset into a timed vending machine that pays you fixed amounts while any extra value that grows inside the machine goes to heirs with reduced gift or estate tax consequences.
Dynasty LLC financial
"Shares are held by the Kleinerman 2020 Dynasty LLC for which the Reporting Person is the manager and the Reporting Person's immediate family members are the beneficiaries."
Nonexempt LLC financial
"Shares are held by the Kleinerman 2020 Nonexempt LLC for which the Reporting Person is the manager and the Reporting Person's immediate family members are the beneficiaries of a trust that is the sole member."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Snowflake (SNOW) EVP Christian Kleinerman report?
Christian Kleinerman reported an open-market sale of 2,500 shares of Snowflake Common Stock. The transaction was coded as a sale and is reflected as a non-derivative transaction in his Form 4 insider filing.
Was the Snowflake (SNOW) insider sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 26, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the significance of trade timing as a signal.
What indirect Snowflake (SNOW) holdings are reported for the EVP?
Indirect holdings include 100,000 shares in a 2026 GRAT, 100,000 shares in a 2025 GRAT, 85,085 and 32,716 shares in 2024 and 2023 GRATs, plus 4,986 and 38,568 shares in Kleinerman 2020 LLC entities. These are noted as indirect ownership.
Does the Snowflake (SNOW) Form 4 mention restricted stock units (RSUs)?
Yes. A footnote explains the reported holdings include shares to be issued upon vesting of one or more restricted stock units. This means some disclosed share amounts reflect future issuances tied to RSU vesting.