Form 4: Salesforce Executive R David Schmaier Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


R David Schmaier, President & Chief Product Officer of Salesforce, reports the acquisition and disposal of common stock and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • R David Schmaier, President & Chief Product Officer of Salesforce, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On March 22, 2025, Schmaier acquired shares through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Specifically, 545, 711, and 5,077 shares were acquired as RSUs converted to common stock.
  • On March 24, 2025, Schmaier disposed of 191, 249, and 2,517 shares of common stock at a price of $284.5797 per share.
  • These sales were to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of the RSUs.
  • Following these transactions, Schmaier directly owns 30,975 shares of common stock and 20,344 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects routine executive stock transactions, which are neither particularly positive nor negative. It's a neutral disclosure.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions, which are closely monitored by investors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest over time, aligning executive incentives with long-term company performance.
  • Selling shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting of RSUs is a common practice among executives at publicly traded companies.
  • The specific vesting schedules and amounts of RSUs vary widely across companies and are typically benchmarked against peer companies in the same industry.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they represent routine executive compensation activities.
  • Shareholders may monitor these filings for insights into executive sentiment and potential future trading activity.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/22/2022Restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant.
03/22/2023Restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant.
03/22/2025Date of earliest transaction; Restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant; RSUs converted to common stock.
03/24/2025Shares of common stock sold to cover tax obligations.
03/22/2026Restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the original grant.
03/22/2028Expiration date of some restricted stock units.
03/22/2029Expiration date of some restricted stock units.
03/25/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Salesforce, Schmaier, Stock, RSU, CRM, Transaction, Beneficial Ownership

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