Form 4: Samsara CFO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Samsara Inc.'s CFO, Dominic Phillips, sold 48,116 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted-average price of $40.7161 to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU settlement.

Summary

• Dominic Phillips, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Samsara Inc., reported a transaction on December 15, 2025.
• Phillips disposed of 48,116 shares of Class A Common Stock in a non-discretionary transaction.
• The shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $40.7161, with individual transaction prices ranging from $40.37 to $41.27.
• The purpose of the sale was to cover tax withholding obligations incurred from the settlement of restricted stock unit (RSU) awards.
• Following this transaction, Phillips directly beneficially owns 573,114 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• Phillips also indirectly beneficially owns 1,115,780 shares of Class A Common Stock through The Phillips Family Trust, dated May 9, 2013, where he and his spouse serve as trustees.
• A transfer of 45,641 shares of Class A Common Stock from Phillips to The Phillips Family Trust is also noted.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary sale by the CFO to cover tax withholding obligations upon the settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs), which is a common practice and does not necessarily reflect a change in sentiment regarding the company's prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Related Party Transactions

• Transfer of 45,641 shares of Class A Common Stock from Dominic Phillips to The Phillips Family Trust dated 5/9/2013, of which Phillips and his spouse serve as trustees.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary sale for tax purposes, not signaling a change in company fundamentals or management's long-term view.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The filing details a routine, non-discretionary sale of shares by the CFO to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU settlement. This type of transaction is common for executives and does not provide new information that would alter the fundamental investment thesis for Samsara Inc. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is maintained, pending further operational or financial updates.

Keywords

Samsara Inc., IOT, Dominic Phillips, CFO, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, RSU, Tax Withholding, Class A Common Stock