Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) director exercises 200K options and sells stock
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc. director Frank Slootman reported exercising stock options and selling common shares in a pre-arranged transaction. On January 20, 2026, he exercised a stock option for 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.88 per share, and held 6,736,655 derivative securities afterward, including options noted as fully vested.
On the same date, he sold common stock in several trades totaling 200,000 shares at weighted-average prices of $205.457, $206.669, $207.477, $208.669, and $209.199, leaving 50,329 directly held shares of Snowflake common stock. The filing states these exercise and sale transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 19, 2025. In addition, indirect holdings are reported through several family and grantor trusts that together hold multiple blocks of Snowflake common stock.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Snowflake (SNOW) director Frank Slootman report?
Frank Slootman reported that on January 20, 2026, he exercised a stock option for 200,000 shares of Snowflake common stock at an exercise price of $8.88 per share and then sold 200,000 shares of common stock in multiple transactions at various market prices.
At what prices did Frank Slootman sell Snowflake (SNOW) shares in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows sales of Snowflake common stock at weighted-average prices of $205.457, $206.669, $207.477, $208.669, and $209.199, each representing multiple trades within the stated price ranges.
How many Snowflake (SNOW) shares does Frank Slootman hold directly after these transactions?
After the reported sales on January 20, 2026, Frank Slootman directly beneficially owned 50,329 shares of Snowflake common stock, according to the Form 4.
Were Frank Slootman’s Snowflake (SNOW) trades under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. A footnote states that the exercise and sales reported in the Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Frank Slootman on September 19, 2025.
What derivative securities related to Snowflake (SNOW) does Frank Slootman report owning?
He reports a stock option (right to buy) with an exercise price of $8.88 per share, fully vested and expiring on May 28, 2029, and shows 6,736,655 derivative securities beneficially owned following the transaction, including 41,291 shares subject to an incentive stock option converted into a nonqualified stock option.
Does Frank Slootman have indirect Snowflake (SNOW) share holdings through trusts?
Yes. The filing reports indirect ownership of Snowflake common stock through several trusts, including the Slootman Grandchildren's Trust, the Slootman 2023 Children's Trust, and two 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, for which he or his spouse serves as trustee.