Form 4: CrowdStrike Director Gandhi Acquires Shares
Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Director Sameer K. Gandhi reported the acquisition of 26 Class A common stock shares through vested restricted stock units and updated indirect holdings.
Summary
- Director Sameer K. Gandhi acquired 26 shares of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock on September 19, 2025.
- These shares represent fully vested restricted stock units (RSUs) issued as compensation in lieu of quarterly cash retainers under the issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy.
- The RSUs immediately converted into Class A Common Stock at a price of $0 per share.
- Following this transaction, Gandhi directly beneficially owns 7,513 shares of Class A common stock, which includes shares to be issued from RSU vesting.
- Indirect beneficial ownership was updated to reflect distributions from various Accel-affiliated funds and Potomac trusts to their limited partners or members for no consideration.
- Indirect holdings include 775,456 shares via Potomac Investments L.P. Fund 1, 29,189 shares via The Potomac Trust, 29,868 shares via The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust, 3,483,559 shares via Accel Leaders Fund L.P., 166,441 shares via Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C., 8,132 shares via The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust, 169,519 shares via Accel Growth Fund II L.P., 12,281 shares via Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P., and 18,200 shares via Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C.
- Gandhi disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over indirect holdings except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The acquisition of shares by a director through compensation is a positive signal of alignment with shareholder interests. The updates to indirect holdings are administrative and neutral. Overall, a slightly positive but largely neutral event.
Positives
- Director Sameer K. Gandhi acquired 26 shares of Class A common stock through vested RSUs, aligning his interests with shareholders.
- The acquisition was part of the company's Outside Director Compensation Policy, indicating standard governance practices.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider stock transactions and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation Policy Implementation | Director Sameer K. Gandhi received 26 shares of Class A common stock as fully vested restricted stock units (RSUs) in lieu of quarterly cash retainers, consistent with the issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy. | 09/19/2025 | This demonstrates the ongoing implementation of the company's director compensation policy, which aims to align director interests with those of shareholders through equity awards. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The acquisition of shares by a director through compensation aligns management interests with shareholder value.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/21/2001 | Date of The Potomac Trust. |
| 10/31/2011 | Date of The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust. |
| 09/19/2025 | Date of acquisition of 26 Class A common stock shares by Sameer K. Gandhi. |
| 09/23/2025 | Signature date of the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
CrowdStrike, CRWD, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Director Compensation, Stock Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, Equity Compensation, Corporate Governance
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