Check Point Software Founder Gil Shwed Awarded 170,000 Stock Options

Executive Summary

On September 2, 2026, Gil Shwed, Director and 10% Owner of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd ($CHKP), received an option grant covering 170,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of $133.89 per share.

Transaction Details

• Security: Stock Options (underlying Ordinary Shares)
• Transaction Code: A (Grant/Award)
• Quantity: 170,000 options
• Exercise Price: $133.89
• Expiration Date: September 1, 2033
• Vesting Schedule: 42,500 options vest annually over four years on September 2 of each year (2027 through 2030), subject to continued service.
• Additional Holdings: Footnote disclosure indicates Shwed holds an additional 2,140,000 options (1,825,000 already vested).

Market Impact & Significance

This is a standard equity incentive award (Code A) with no immediate open-market buying or selling activity. As a routine compensation grant, its trading significance is Low.