SCHEDULE: Check Point Founder Boosts Stake to 25.2%
Beneficial Ownership Report
Gil Shwed, founder of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., has increased his beneficial ownership to 25.2% of the company's ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- Gil Shwed, the reporting person, beneficially owns 27,859,195 ordinary shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
- This represents 25.2% of the company's outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025.
- The total outstanding ordinary shares of the Issuer were 107,486,522 as of June 30, 2025.
- The beneficial ownership includes 24,873,225 ordinary shares directly held by Gil Shwed, which represent 23.1% of the outstanding shares and voting rights.
- Additionally, 2,985,970 ordinary shares are included, which Gil Shwed has the right to acquire through stock options exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2025.
- Gil Shwed holds sole voting power over 24,873,225 shares and sole dispositive power over 27,859,195 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine amendment to disclose beneficial ownership, providing factual information without inherent positive or negative sentiment regarding company performance. The maintenance of a significant founder stake is generally viewed as a neutral to slightly positive indicator of confidence.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding the significant ownership stake held by the company's founder, Gil Shwed, which can influence corporate control and strategic direction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement, representing the 'as of' date for beneficial ownership calculation. |
| 08/12/2025 | Date of signature for the Schedule 13G/A filing. |
Keywords
Check Point Software, Gil Shwed, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Shareholder, Cybersecurity, Software, Israel
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