Atlassian (TEAM) CFO uses share sales to cover RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Atlassian Corp Chief Financial Officer James Chuong reported routine share sales tied to tax withholding obligations. On May 19, 2026, he sold a total of 8,838 shares of Atlassian Class A Common Stock in nine open-market transactions at prices around $86–$94 per share.
According to the footnotes, these sales were executed solely to cover tax withholding arising from the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units through a "sell to cover" arrangement and are described as non-discretionary. The filing indicates that Chuong continues to hold a significant direct equity position after these transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 8,838 shares ($775,513)
Net Sell
9 txns
Insider
CHUONG JAMES
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Sold
8,838 shs ($776K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 389 | $90.2923 | $35K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 5,440 | $86.5858 | $471K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 26 | $94.1638 | $2K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 659 | $89.2253 | $59K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 152 | $93.3917 | $14K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 273 | $88.235 | $24K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 358 | $92.5293 | $33K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 977 | $87.1729 | $85K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 564 | $91.379 | $52K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 296,721 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs. The sale was to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $90.88 to $91.84. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $89.88 to $90.87. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $85.88 to $86.88. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $94.07 to $94.33. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $88.88 to $89.87. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $92.92 to $93.89. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $87.88 to $88.87. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $91.90 to $92.87. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades during the day at prices ranging from $86.88 to $87.87. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 8,838 shares
Sample sale price: $91.3790 per share
Largest trade size: 5,440 shares
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Shares sold
8,838 shares
Total Class A Common Stock sold on May 19, 2026
Sample sale price
$91.3790 per share
One open-market sale of 564 shares
Largest trade size
5,440 shares
Single largest open-market sale on May 19, 2026
Another sale price
$86.5858 per share
Price for the 5,440-share transaction
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, restricted stock units, sell to cover, open-market sale
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Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock" for each transaction"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs"
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.
sell to cover financial
"to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" with transaction code "S""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Atlassian (TEAM) disclose for CFO James Chuong?
Atlassian (TEAM) disclosed that Chief Financial Officer James Chuong sold 8,838 shares of Class A Common Stock on May 19, 2026. The filing states these sales were made to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units via a non-discretionary “sell to cover” arrangement.
What type of security did the Atlassian (TEAM) CFO sell in this Form 4?
The Atlassian (TEAM) Form 4 shows CFO James Chuong selling the company’s Class A Common Stock. These sales were linked to the vesting of restricted stock units, where shares are delivered and a portion is sold in the market to cover associated tax liabilities.