Form 4: Samsara Director Sells $880K in Stock via 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Samsara Inc. Director Jonathan Chadwick sold 22,500 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $880,000 through a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Jonathan Chadwick, a Director of Samsara Inc. (IOT), sold a total of 22,500 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The sales occurred on September 15, 2025, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 25, 2024.
- The first transaction involved 5,600 shares sold at a weighted-average price of $38.8554, totaling approximately $217,590.24.
- The second transaction involved 16,900 shares sold at a weighted-average price of $39.4313, totaling approximately $666,370.97.
- The total proceeds from these sales amount to approximately $883,961.21.
- Following these transactions, Chadwick directly owns 43,865 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- Chadwick also indirectly beneficially owns 291,085 shares through the CR Family Trust.
- The shares sold were previously transferred from the CR Family Trust to Chadwick's direct ownership prior to the sales.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a pre-scheduled insider sale under a 10b5-1 plan, which is generally considered routine and neutral in terms of company outlook.
Related Party Transactions
- 22,500 shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred from the CR Family Trust, over which Jonathan Chadwick has voting or investment power, to Jonathan Chadwick directly prior to the reported sales.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Insider selling, even under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, may lead to questions about management's confidence, though it is often for personal financial planning and diversification.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/25/2024 | Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Jonathan Chadwick. |
| 09/15/2025 | Transaction date for the sale of Class A Common Stock. |
| 09/17/2025 | Signature date of the Form 4 filing by attorney-in-fact Adam Eltoukhy. |
Recommendation
holdThe filing reports a pre-scheduled insider sale by a director under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such transactions are typically for personal financial planning and diversification, rather than an indication of the company's future performance. Without additional information, this routine transaction does not warrant a change in investment recommendation.
Keywords
Samsara, IOT, Jonathan Chadwick, insider trading, stock sale, Form 4, 10b5-1 plan, director
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