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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) – Form 144 filing dated July 1, 2025 discloses a proposed secondary sale of 300,000 common shares by family-related trusts through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. The shares carry an estimated aggregate market value of $61.392 million based on recent prices and represent approximately 0.05 % of the company’s 666.8 million shares outstanding, implying limited ownership dilution because no new shares are being issued.

The trusts involved (Hawk Family Trust and multiple Cliff Family Trust sub-accounts) have been active sellers. Over the previous three months they completed eight open-market transactions totaling ≈959,796 shares and $145.6 million in gross proceeds, with sales executed on 11-Apr-2025, 1-May-2025 and 2-Jun-2025. The forthcoming 300 k-share block would lift the rolling four-month total to roughly 1.26 million shares.

All sales are made pursuant to Rule 144, which permits resale of restricted or control securities subject to volume, manner-of-sale and notice requirements. The seller certifies that no undisclosed material adverse information is known and, if applicable, that any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted on the date indicated.

Investment takeaways:

• The filing signals continued insider-related supply but on a scale unlikely to materially affect PANW’s float or trading liquidity.
• Because these are secondary sales, no cash flows to the company; proceeds accrue solely to the trusts.
• Investors may nevertheless monitor insider sentiment, especially given the nine-month cadence of sizable disposals.

Positive

• Minimal dilution risk: 300 k shares represent just 0.05 % of outstanding stock, and no new shares are being issued.
• Regulatory compliance: Filing under Rule 144 demonstrates adherence to volume and disclosure requirements, limiting legal or governance risks.

Negative

• Continued insider-related selling: Roughly 1.26 million shares (~0.19 % of outstanding) have been or will be sold within four months, signaling potential insider profit-taking.
• Supply overhang: Although small relative to float, repeated block sales can create short-term price pressure and raise sentiment concerns.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small (<0.1% float) insider sale; negligible dilution, but extends multi-month selling trend worth $145 m.

The 300 k-share proposed sale equals roughly one-half day of PANW’s average trading volume and only 0.05 % of outstanding shares, suggesting minimal price pressure. However, when combined with the 960 k shares sold in the prior quarter, insider-related supply reaches ~1.26 m shares (~0.19 % of shares outstanding). While not alarming, the consistent liquidation pattern may be interpreted by some holders as profit-taking near all-time highs. Importantly, the transaction is secondary; corporate capital structure and cash reserves remain unchanged. Overall impact to valuation models is neutral.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Rule 144 notice reflects routine estate-trust liquidity; governance risk low, monitoring advisable.

Family trusts linked to company insiders are availing themselves of Rule 144’s safe harbor. The filing affirms the signatory’s representation that no non-public adverse information exists, reducing litigation exposure. Volume limits are respected, indicating adherence to compliance protocols. Although recurrent selling can raise optics questions, the trust-level nature (as opposed to direct C-suite disposal) and the low percentage of equity involved mitigate governance concerns. Impact on shareholder rights or voting control is negligible. I categorize the event as not impactful for governance risk but note that investors may wish to track cumulative dispositions for trend analysis.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Golden Russell G.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

385 WASHINGTON STREET

(Street)

ST. PAUL MN 55102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. [ TRV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/30/2025		A		146.69(1)	A	$267.54	4,173.611(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These are deferred common stock units received in lieu of cash compensation pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The deferred common stock units will be converted into shares of Company common stock on a one-for-one basis upon distribution. Distribution of shares of common stock occurs, at the election of the director, either in a lump sum or in annual installments pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

2. Includes the deferred common stock units granted under one or more of the Company's directors' compensation plans. Also includes 16.489 deferred common stock units acquired on June 30, 2025 pursuant to the dividend reinvestment features of those plans, which will be distributed as described in footnote 1 above.

	/s/Wendy C. Skjerven, by power of attorney	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares are being proposed for sale under this Form 144?

The notice covers 300,000 common shares scheduled for sale on or about July 1, 2025.

What is the estimated market value of the PANW shares to be sold?

The filing lists an aggregate market value of approximately $61.392 million for the 300 k shares.

Who is the selling securityholder in this Form 144?

The shares are being sold on behalf of family trusts (e.g., Hawk Family Trust) associated with Palo Alto Networks insiders.

How does the proposed sale compare to PANW’s total shares outstanding?

The 300 k-share block represents about 0.05 % of the company’s 666.8 million shares outstanding.

Have these trusts sold PANW shares recently?

Yes. In the past three months they sold ≈959,796 shares for gross proceeds near $145.6 million.

Will Palo Alto Networks receive any proceeds from this transaction?

No. The sale is secondary; all proceeds accrue to the selling trusts, not to the company.