ZS.NASDAQZscaler, INC

Form 4: Zscaler CLO Sells Shares in Planned Transactions

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Zscaler's Chief Legal Officer, Robert Schlossman, reported sales of common stock totaling 5,433 shares through tax withholding and a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

  • Robert Schlossman, Zscaler's Chief Legal Officer, reported two sales of Zscaler common stock.
  • On December 16, 2025, 3,084 shares were sold at $230.8193 per share. This sale was to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and was not a discretionary trade.
  • On December 17, 2025, an additional 2,349 shares were sold at $232.79 per share. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 3, 2025.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Schlossman directly beneficially owns 74,653 shares of Zscaler common stock.
  • An additional 66 shares are indirectly beneficially owned by Mr. Schlossman's spouse.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports routine insider stock sales, which are either non-discretionary (tax-related) or pre-planned under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. This typically indicates a neutral sentiment as it doesn't signal a change in the insider's view of the company's prospects.

Positives

  • The sales were either non-discretionary (tax withholding) or pre-planned (Rule 10b5-1 plan), indicating they are not necessarily a signal of a negative outlook on the company by the insider.

Negatives

  • Insider selling, even if pre-planned or for tax purposes, can sometimes be perceived negatively by the market, as it reduces the insider's direct equity stake.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Trading PlanSales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, a mechanism for insiders to pre-arrange stock trades to avoid accusations of insider trading.2025-07-03Enhances transparency and reduces potential for insider trading concerns by pre-scheduling trades.
Equity Compensation PolicyOne sale was for tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting, a common practice under equity incentive plans.2025-12-16Standard practice for managing tax liabilities arising from equity compensation, reflecting established company policy.

Related Party Transactions

  • Indirect beneficial ownership of 66 shares by the reporting person's spouse is noted.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minor impact, as the sales are explained as non-discretionary or pre-planned, reducing the potential negative signal of insider selling.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-07-03Date Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted.
2025-12-16Date of sale of 3,084 shares for tax withholding obligations.
2025-12-17Date of sale of 2,349 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details routine insider stock sales that are either for tax purposes or pre-scheduled under a 10b5-1 plan. Such transactions typically do not reflect a change in the insider's fundamental view of the company's value or future prospects. Therefore, this filing alone does not provide sufficient new information to warrant a change in investment recommendation. Investors should continue to hold based on broader company fundamentals and market conditions.

Keywords

Zscaler, ZS, Robert Schlossman, Chief Legal Officer, insider trading, Form 4, stock sale, Rule 10b5-1, equity compensation, tax withholding

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