Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) CEO updates holdings after RSU tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc.’s chief executive officer and director reported a routine equity transaction. On 12/08/2025, 1,334 shares of Snowflake common stock were disposed of at $228.79 per share, with the filing stating this represented shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.
After this withholding, the reporting person beneficially owns 362,246 shares of Snowflake common stock directly, and an additional 1,923 shares are held indirectly through a trust for which the reporting person serves as trustee. The filing is made by one reporting person and reflects ongoing equity-based compensation rather than an open-market sale.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Ramaswamy Sridhar
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,334 | $228.79 | $305K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 362,246 shares (Direct);
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 insider transaction did Snowflake (SNOW) disclose in this Form 4?
The filing reports that on 12/08/2025, Snowflake’s chief executive officer and director had 1,334 shares of common stock disposed of at $228.79 per share, identified as shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units.
Was the Snowflake (SNOW) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No. The explanation states the 1,334 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, rather than being sold in an open-market transaction.
What is the reporting person’s role at Snowflake (SNOW)?
The reporting person is listed as both a director and an officer, with the officer title specified as Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake Inc.
Does this Snowflake (SNOW) Form 4 involve derivative securities?
The section for derivative securities is present but does not list any acquired or disposed derivative securities; the transaction disclosed relates to common stock tied to vesting restricted stock units.