RBRK.NYSERubrik, INC

Form 4: Rubrik Director Reports Share Distributions from Greylock Funds

Sentiment:

Insider Beneficial Ownership Change


Rubrik Director Asheem Chandna reported changes in beneficial ownership, including distributions of Class A Common Stock from affiliated Greylock investment entities.

Summary

  • Rubrik Director Asheem Chandna reported changes in beneficial ownership of Rubrik Class A Common Stock on September 11, 2025.
  • A total of 4,973,830 shares of Class B Common Stock held by Greylock XIV Limited Partnership, Greylock XIV-A Limited Partnership, and Greylock XIV Principals LLC were converted into Class A Common Stock.
  • Subsequently, 4,973,830 Class A Common Stock shares were distributed pro-rata, in-kind, and without additional consideration from these Greylock XIV entities, resulting in zero shares beneficially owned by these specific entities post-transaction.
  • Asheem Chandna directly acquired 244,752 shares of Class A Common Stock, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 1,093,641 shares.
  • The Chandna Children's Trust, for which Asheem Chandna is a trustee, acquired 2,324 shares of Class A Common Stock, bringing its indirect beneficial ownership to 9,296 shares.
  • The Revocable Trust of Asheem Chandna and Aarti Chandna acquired 11,621 shares of Class A Common Stock, increasing its indirect beneficial ownership to 46,484 shares.
  • Chandna continues to hold indirect beneficial ownership of 345,623 shares via Greylock 16 Limited Partnership, 12,287 shares via Greylock 16-A Limited Partnership, and 26,112 shares via Greylock 16 Principals Limited Partnership, disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions involving distributions of shares from affiliated investment funds to a director and related trusts. These are not open market sales or purchases and do not reflect a change in the company's fundamental performance or outlook, thus indicating a neutral sentiment.

Positives

  • Asheem Chandna's direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock increased by 244,752 shares to a total of 1,093,641 shares.
  • Indirect beneficial ownership through the Chandna Children's Trust increased by 2,324 shares to 9,296 shares.
  • Indirect beneficial ownership through The Revocable Trust of Asheem Chandna and Aarti Chandna increased by 11,621 shares to 46,484 shares.
  • The distributions were made without additional consideration, indicating a non-cash event for the recipients.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This filing represents a routine insider transaction, common for venture capital partners distributing shares of a portfolio company post-IPO. It reflects a change in the structure of beneficial ownership rather than a market-driven transaction or a statement on broader industry trends.

Related Party Transactions

  • Distributions of Class A Common Stock from Greylock XIV Limited Partnership, Greylock XIV-A Limited Partnership, and Greylock XIV Principals LLC to Asheem Chandna directly and to trusts where he is a trustee. Asheem Chandna is a managing member of Greylock XIV GP LLC, the general partner/manager of these entities.
  • Asheem Chandna also holds indirect beneficial ownership through Greylock 16 entities, where he is a managing member of Greylock 16 GP LLC.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The filing provides transparency on the beneficial ownership structure of a director, detailing the distribution of shares from venture capital funds to the director and related trusts. This is a common post-IPO event and does not represent a sale into the open market, thus having minimal direct impact on existing shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/11/2025Date of earliest transaction reported, involving conversions and distributions of Rubrik shares.
09/15/2025Date the Form 4 filing was signed.

Recommendation

hold

The filing details routine insider transactions involving distributions of shares from affiliated investment funds to a director and related trusts. These are not open market sales or purchases and do not reflect a change in the company's fundamental performance or outlook, thus warranting a 'hold' recommendation.

Keywords

Rubrik, RBRK, Form 4, beneficial ownership, insider transaction, Asheem Chandna, Greylock, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, distribution

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