Snowflake Director Frank Slootman Executes $17.6M Option Exercise & Sale
Snowflake Inc.
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Filing Summary
Snowflake Director Frank Slootman Executes $17.6M Option Exercise & Sale
Company: Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) Form: 4 | Filed: 2026-03-20 Significance: Low (Routine 10b5-1 Plan)
Insider: Slootman Frank Title: Director | Relationship: Director
Transaction Overview: • Action: Option Exercise & Immediate Sale • Shares Sold: 100,000 • Avg Price: ~$175.86 • Total Value: ~$17,585,548 • Remaining Direct Holdings: 38,046 shares
Key Insight: This is a planned transaction (10b5-1) where the insider exercised options at $8.88 and sold the resulting shares. While the dollar value is high ($17.6M), it represents <0.03% of market cap.
Market Context: Transaction represents approx. 0.03% of shares outstanding. Market Cap: $61.14B.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: Director Frank Slootman exercised 100,000 options and sold the underlying shares for ~$17.6M via a 10b5-1 plan.
- Market Impact: Neutral; transaction volume is negligible relative to market cap and float.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Snowflake Inc. |
| Ticker Symbol | SNOW |
| CIK | 0001640147 |
| Industry | Services-Prepackaged Software |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Slootman Frank |
| CIK | 0001402348 |
| Title/Position | Director |
| Relationship | Director |
Transaction Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Type | 4 |
| Transaction Date | 2026-03-18 & 2026-03-19 |
| Transaction Code | M (Exercise) & S (Sale) |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
| Shares Sold | 100,000 |
| Avg Price Per Share | ~$175.86 |
| Total Value | ~$17,585,548 |
| Shares Owned After | 38,046 (Direct) |
| Ownership Type | Direct & Indirect (Trusts) |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Value | $17,585,548 |
| % of Market Cap | 0.029% |
| Shares Transacted | 100,000 |
| % of Shares Outstanding | 0.029% |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: With a market cap of $61.14B, a $17.6M transaction is statistically insignificant (<0.1%).
- Ownership Concentration: The insider retains significant indirect holdings via trusts (approx. 207,000 shares) and holds over 6.5 million remaining options.
- Dilution Impact: The exercise of 100,000 options adds a negligible amount of liquidity (0.029%) to the float.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: The sale was conducted under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2025, indicating it was pre-scheduled and not a reaction to current market events.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: Negligible.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral. This is a standard "exercise and sell" transaction common among executives to monetize compensation.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- 10b5-1 Plan: Yes, adopted 2025-09-19.
- Structure: The insider exercised options priced at $8.88 and sold them at market prices ranging from ~$175 to ~$177.
- Remaining Exposure: Mr. Slootman continues to hold a substantial number of vested options (over 6.5 million) expiring in 2029.
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