Form 4: CrowdStrike Director Sameer K. Gandhi Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership
SEC Form 4 Filing
Director Sameer K. Gandhi reports acquisition of CrowdStrike Class A common stock through vested restricted stock units and discloses beneficial ownership through various trusts and investment funds.
Summary
- On March 20, 2025, Sameer K. Gandhi, a director of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., reported changes in beneficial ownership of the company's Class A common stock.
- Gandhi acquired 33 shares of Class A common stock at an unspecified price, representing fully vested restricted stock units (RSUs) issued in lieu of quarterly cash retainers.
- These RSUs immediately converted into shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The report also details Gandhi's indirect beneficial ownership through various entities, including Potomac Investments L.P. Fund 1 (774,342 shares), The Potomac Trust (29,038 shares), The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust (29,868 shares), Accel Leaders Fund L.P. (3,483,559 shares), Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C. (166,441 shares), The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust (8,132 shares), Accel Growth Fund II L.P. (1,101,879 shares), Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P. (79,821 shares), and Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C. (118,300 shares).
- Gandhi disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.
Positives
- The acquisition of shares through vested RSUs indicates continued alignment of the director's interests with those of the company and its shareholders.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates the director's ongoing equity stake in the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding the ownership stake of a company director.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/21/2001 | Date of The Potomac Trust |
| 10/31/2011 | Date of The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust |
| 03/20/2025 | Date of transaction: acquisition of Class A common stock |
| 03/21/2025 | Date of report filing |
Keywords
beneficial ownership, CrowdStrike, director, Form 4, Sameer K. Gandhi, Class A common stock, RSUs, Potomac Investments, Accel Leaders Fund, Accel Growth Fund
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