Snowflake Executive's Stock Sale Part of Planned Trading Strategy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake (SNOW) President of Products and Director Benoit Dageville reported multiple transactions in Class A Common Stock on June 20-23, 2025:
- June 20: Disposed of 888 shares (600 + 288) at $212.08 per share through tax withholding on RSU vesting
- June 23: Sold 870 shares (588 + 282) at $209.87 per share via a 10b5-1 trading plan
Following these transactions, Dageville holds 58,325 shares directly and maintains indirect ownership through three trusts:
- 750,000 shares in Thira GRAT No. 1 (spouse as trustee)
- 750,000 shares in Selene GRAT No. 1 (self as trustee)
- 3,191,555 shares in The Snow Trust (self as trustee)
Total indirect beneficial ownership stands at 4,691,555 shares through trust arrangements. The transactions were partially executed under a pre-established 10b5-1 trading plan from March 29, 2024.
Positive
- Benoit Dageville maintains significant insider ownership with over 4.7M shares through various trusts, demonstrating strong alignment with shareholders
- The insider sales were executed under a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan established in March 2024, indicating compliance with insider trading regulations
Negative
- The President of Products sold a total of 870 shares at $209.87 per share on June 23, 2025
- Additional 888 shares were disposed of through tax withholding at $212.08 per share on June 20, 2025
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 870 shares ($182,587)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
Dageville Benoit
Role
President of Products
Sold
870 shs ($183K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 588 | $209.87 | $123K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 282 | $209.87 | $59K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $212.08 | $127K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 288 | $212.08 | $61K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 58,607 shares (Direct);
Class A 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 sales were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 29, 2024. 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 Selene GRAT No. 1 dated 3/13/2025 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The shares are held by The Snow Trust UTA dated 9/10/19 for which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
FAQ
What positions does Benoit Dageville hold at Snowflake (SNOW)?
According to the Form 4 filing, Benoit Dageville serves as both a Director and an Officer (specifically President of Products) at Snowflake Inc.
Was SNOW insider Benoit Dageville's stock sale on June 23, 2025 part of a planned transaction?
Yes, according to the filing's explanatory notes, the sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted by Dageville on March 29, 2024.