Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) director Slootman sells 300,000 shares in 10b5-1 trades
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Snowflake Inc. director Frank Slootman exercised fully vested stock options to acquire 300,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.880 per share on July 20–21, 2026, then sold 300,000 shares in multiple transactions at weighted-average prices between $267.380 and $278.700 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 19, 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 300,000 shares ($79.66M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
26 txns
Insider
Slootman Frank
Role
Director
Sold
300,000 shs ($82.32M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$82.32M
Approx. exercise cost
$2.66M
Approx. pre-tax spread
$79.66M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F1, F25 | 10,315 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1, F2 | 10,315 | $8.88 | $92K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F13, F2 | 632 | $269.582 | $170K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F14, F2 | 281 | $270.622 | $76K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F15, F2 | 1,297 | $271.507 | $352K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F16, F2 | 1,078 | $272.834 | $294K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F17, F2 | 600 | $274.082 | $164K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F18, F2 | 1,945 | $275.234 | $535K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F19, F2 | 2,699 | $277.537 | $749K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F20, F2 | 1,783 | $278.24 | $496K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F1, F25 | 289,685 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1, F2 | 289,685 | $8.88 | $2.57M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F3, F2 | 958 | $267.765 | $257K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F4, F2 | 808 | $269.483 | $218K |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F5, F2 | 9,723 | $270.536 | $2.63M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F6, F2 | 11,352 | $271.418 | $3.08M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F7, F2 | 25,182 | $272.314 | $6.86M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F8, F2 | 36,567 | $273.468 | $10.00M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F9, F2 | 95,030 | $274.51 | $26.09M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F10, F2 | 59,978 | $275.391 | $16.52M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F11, F2 | 48,058 | $276.265 | $13.28M |
| Sale | Common Stock F1, F12, F2 | 2,029 | $277.029 | $562K |
| holding | Common Stock F21 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F22 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F23 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F24 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,736,655 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 28,535 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 207,855 shares (Indirect, Trust)
Footnotes (25)
- F1. The exercises and sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 19, 2025.
- F2. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units.
- F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $267.380 to $267.980, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in these footnotes.
- F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $268.805 to $269.780, inclusive.
- F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $269.830 to $270.825, inclusive.
- F6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $270.900 to $271.890, inclusive.
- F7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $271.900 to $272.890, inclusive.
- F8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $272.920 to $273.915, inclusive.
- F9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $273.920 to $274.915, inclusive.
- F10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $274.920 to $275.915, inclusive.
- F11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $275.930 to $276.870, inclusive.
- F12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $276.940 to $277.250, inclusive.
- F13. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $269.200 to $270.110, inclusive.
- F14. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $270.230 to $271.060, inclusive.
- F15. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $271.280 to $272.030, inclusive.
- F16. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $272.380 to $273.300, inclusive.
- F17. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $273.420 to $274.410, inclusive.
- F18. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $274.730 to $275.720, inclusive.
- F19. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $277.000 to $277.990, inclusive.
- F20. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions ranging from $278.000 to $278.700, inclusive.
- F21. The shares are held by the Slootman Grandchildren's Trust dated 7/28/2022 for which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
- F22. The shares are held by the Slootman 2023 Children's Trust dated 9/25/2023 for which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
- F23. The shares are held by the F. Slootman 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated 12/3/2024 for which the Reporting Person is the trustee.
- F24. The shares are held by the B. Slootman 2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated 12/3/2024 for which the Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee.
- F25. The stock option is fully vested.
Key Figures
Shares from options exercised: 300,000 shares
Option exercise price: $8.8800 per share
Shares sold: 300,000 shares
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Shares from options exercised
300,000 shares
Total underlying common shares from stock options exercised on July 20–21, 2026
Option exercise price
$8.8800 per share
Exercise price of stock options converted into common stock
Shares sold
300,000 shares
Total Snowflake common shares sold in multiple transactions on July 20–21, 2026
Lowest disclosed sale price
$267.380 per share
Low end of disclosed sale price range in weighted-average price footnotes
Highest disclosed sale price
$278.700 per share
High end of disclosed sale price range in weighted-average price footnotes
10b5-1 plan adoption date
September 19, 2025
Adoption date of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan governing these transactions
Option expiration date
May 28, 2029
Expiration date of the fully vested stock options prior to exercise
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted-average price, restricted stock units, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
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.
weighted-average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price."
Weighted-average price is the average of multiple prices where each price is counted according to its size or importance—larger trades carry more weight than smaller ones, like averaging course grades by credit hours. It matters to investors because it gives a more realistic picture of the true price paid or received, helping assess trade execution, compare performance, calculate cost basis, and value positions more accurately than a simple average.
restricted stock units financial
"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
"2024 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated 12/3/2024 for which the Reporting Person"
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.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did Snowflake (SNOW) director Frank Slootman report?
Frank Slootman exercised fully vested stock options to acquire 300,000 Snowflake shares at $8.880 per share, then sold 300,000 common shares in multiple trades at weighted-average prices between $267.380 and $278.700 per share on July 20–21, 2026. All transactions were reported in this Form 4 filing.
What stock options did Snowflake (SNOW) director Frank Slootman exercise?
He exercised fully vested stock options covering 300,000 shares of Snowflake common stock at an exercise price of $8.880 per share. These options, described as fully vested in a footnote, had an expiration date of May 28, 2029 before exercise.
On which dates did the Snowflake (SNOW) insider transactions occur?
The reported option exercises and related common stock sales occurred on July 20, 2026 and July 21, 2026. Both days include option exercises at $8.880 per share and multiple sale transactions at weighted-average prices detailed in the Form 4 footnotes.
Does Frank Slootman report any indirect Snowflake (SNOW) holdings in trusts?
Yes. He reports indirect ownership in several trusts, including the Slootman Grandchildren's Trust, the Slootman 2023 Children's Trust, and two Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts. Footnotes clarify his or his spouse’s role as trustee for these trust-held Snowflake shares.