Palo Alto Networks EVP Lee Klarich Acquires PSUs and Withholds Shares for Taxes
Palo Alto Networks Inc
Subscribe to track PANW
Premium users can add ticker alerts and receive realtime notification updates.
Filing Summary
Form 4 Alert: Palo Alto Networks Inc ($PANW) Insider: Lee Klarich (EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr, Director) Date: 2026-11-01 Transaction: 198,152 shares acquired via PSU vesting ($0.00), and 98,245 shares withheld for tax obligations at $365.87 ($35.94M total withheld). Direct Holdings Post-Transaction: 335,890 shares (plus 555,070 indirect in trust).
Comprehensive Analysis
Transaction Summary
On November 1, 2026, Lee Klarich, Director and EVP Chief Product & Technology Officer of Palo Alto Networks Inc ($PANW), completed the following transactions reported on Form 4:
-
Performance Stock Units (PSUs) Vesting (Code A):
- Shares Acquired: 198,152 Common Stock shares at $0.00.
- Context: The Compensation and People Committee certified achievement of performance conditions for PSUs originally granted on August 21, 2023.
-
Tax Withholding (Code F):
- Shares Disposed: 98,245 Common Stock shares withheld by the issuer to cover statutory tax obligations resulting from the PSU settlement.
- Price per Share: $365.87
- Withheld Transaction Value: approximately $35,944,908.15.
Holdings Summary
Following these transactions, Lee Klarich holds:
- Direct Ownership: 335,890 shares of Common Stock.
- Indirect Ownership: 555,070 shares held via the Lee and Susan Klarich 2005 Trust.
Market & Trading Significance
This transaction reflects routine executive equity compensation vesting and mandatory tax withholding rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling. As such, it carries low trading significance.
Get Real-Time Alerts
Join our community to receive instant notifications when high-significance filings are published
Important Disclaimer
This content is drawn from public SEC filings and may contain errors. It is for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.
Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Do your own due diligence.
