Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) SVP covers RSU taxes with shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc. senior vice president of engineering and support Vivek Raghunathan reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On the vesting of restricted stock units, 7,839 shares of common stock were withheld on March 16, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations, at a reference price of $178.66 per share. This was not an open-market sale but an automatic disposition to cover taxes. After this adjustment, Raghunathan directly holds 246,629 shares of Snowflake common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Raghunathan Vivek
Role
SVP, Engineering and Support
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 7,839 | $178.66 | $1.40M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 246,629 shares (Direct)
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.
FAQ
What did Snowflake (SNOW) disclose in Vivek Raghunathan’s latest Form 4?
Snowflake reported a tax-withholding share disposition for SVP Vivek Raghunathan. The filing shows shares were withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units, reflecting a routine compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.
What is the nature of the restricted stock units mentioned in Snowflake’s Form 4?
The restricted stock units represent equity awards that vest over time. When they vest, shares are issued and some are often withheld to pay taxes. The Form 4 notes that the reported shares relate to RSU vesting and associated tax withholding.