Form 4: CrowdStrike Director Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
CrowdStrike Director Sameer K. Gandhi reported the sale of 44 shares of Class A common stock under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.
Summary
- Sameer K. Gandhi, a Director of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), reported the sale of Class A common stock.
- A total of 44 shares were disposed of on December 11, 2025, through three separate transactions.
- The shares were sold at weighted average prices of $525.72, $526.59, and $527.82.
- These sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 27, 2025.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Gandhi's reported beneficial ownership includes 7,513 shares held directly.
- Indirect beneficial ownership includes 762,983 shares through Potomac Investments L.P. Fund 1, 29,189 shares through The Potomac Trust, 29,868 shares through The Potomac 2011 Irrevocable Trust, and 8,132 shares through The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust.
- Further indirect holdings include 12,281 shares through Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P., 18,200 shares through Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C., 3,483,559 shares through Accel Leaders Fund L.P., 166,441 shares through Accel Leaders Fund Investors 2016 L.L.C., and 169,519 shares through Accel Growth Fund II L.P.
- The reporting person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership over most indirectly held securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of an insider stock sale made under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan. Such transactions are typically neutral in sentiment as they are scheduled in advance and do not necessarily reflect new information or a change in the insider's outlook on the company.
Future Outlook
This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.
Industry Context
Insider transaction reports like this Form 4 are standard disclosures in the U.S. equity markets, providing transparency into the trading activities of company directors and officers. Sales made under a 10b5-1 plan are pre-scheduled and are generally not considered indicative of management's immediate sentiment about the company's prospects, distinguishing them from open market sales without such a plan.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding director stock transactions, which is a routine disclosure and generally has minimal direct impact on the company's operations or strategic direction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/21/2001 | Date of The Potomac Trust |
| 10/31/2011 | Date of The Potomac 2011 Nonexempt Trust |
| 06/27/2025 | Adoption date of the 10b5-1 plan |
| 12/11/2025 | Transaction date for the sale of Class A common stock |
| 12/12/2025 | Date of filing |
Keywords
CrowdStrike, CRWD, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, Sameer K Gandhi, 10b5-1 Plan
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