Form 4: Samsara Inc. Director John Bicket Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Trading Plan
SEC Form 4
Director John Bicket of Samsara Inc. executed multiple sales of Class A Common Stock on April 9th and 10th, 2024, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- John Bicket, a director, 10% owner, and Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer of Samsara Inc., sold shares of Class A Common Stock on April 9th and 10th, 2024.
- The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 29, 2023.
- On April 9, 2024, 57,770 shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $33.4775, with prices ranging from $33.235 to $34.08.
- On April 10, 2024, two transactions occurred: 27,148 shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $32.4392 (ranging from $31.76 to $32.755), and 11,082 shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $32.8542 (ranging from $32.76 to $33.02).
- Following these transactions, Bicket directly owns 413,810 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- Bicket also indirectly owns 1,115,382 shares through the Bicket Revocable Trust, 57,600 shares through The Bicket-Dobson Trust I, and 230,400 shares through The Bicket-Dobson Trust II.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the stock sales were pre-planned under a 10b5-1 trading plan and do not necessarily indicate a negative outlook from the insider.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity. It's important to monitor such filings to understand the sentiment of company insiders regarding the company's prospects. However, sales under a 10b5-1 plan are pre-arranged and may not necessarily reflect the insider's current view of the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock sales could have a minor negative impact on shareholder sentiment, although the pre-planned nature of the sales mitigates this concern.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013/02/15 | Date of the John C. Bicket Revocable Trust u/a/d |
| 2021/10/08 | Date of The Bicket-Dobson Trust II u/a/d |
| 2021/11/10 | Date of The Bicket-Dobson Trust I u/a/d |
| 2023/09/29 | Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan |
| 2024/04/09 | Date of first stock sale |
| 2024/04/10 | Date of second and third stock sales |
| 2024/04/11 | Date of Form 4 filing |
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