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Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH) CFO covers RSU tax obligations with shares

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Freshworks Inc. Chief Financial & Operating Officer Tyler Sloat reported routine tax-related share dispositions. On May 1, 2026, a total of 24,378 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $8.75 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of RSUs granted on May 1, 2022 and May 1, 2023. These Form 4 entries are coded "F," indicating payment of tax liabilities by delivering shares rather than open-market sales.

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Insider Sloat Tyler
Role Chief Financial & Oper Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 6,822 $8.75 $60K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 6,822 $8.75 $60K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 10,734 $8.75 $94K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,804,711 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on May 1, 2022. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on May 1, 2023.
Tax-withheld shares 24,378 shares Total F-coded tax-withholding dispositions on May 1, 2026
First withholding block 10,734 shares Class A Common Stock withheld for taxes at $8.75 per share
Additional withholding blocks 6,822 shares each Two further F-coded tax-withholding entries at $8.75 per share
Reference share price $8.75 per share Valuation used for all tax-withholding transactions
Tax-withholding transactions 3 transactions All coded F for payment of tax liability by delivering securities
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
RSUs financial
"vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sloat Tyler

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O FRESHWORKS INC.
2950 S DELAWARE STREET, SUITE 201

(Street)
SAN MATEO CALIFORNIA 94403

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Freshworks Inc. [ FRSH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial & Oper Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/01/2026F6,822(1)D$8.751,804,711D
Class A Common Stock05/01/2026F6,822(1)D$8.751,797,889D
Class A Common Stock05/01/2026F10,734(2)D$8.751,787,155D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on May 1, 2022.
2. Units withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations due in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the Reporting Person on May 1, 2023.
/s/ Pamela Sergeeff, Attorney-in-Fact05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Freshworks (FRSH) report for Tyler Sloat?

Freshworks reported routine tax-withholding dispositions for CFO Tyler Sloat. On May 1, 2026, 24,378 Class A shares were withheld at $8.75 each to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting, rather than being sold in the open market.

How many Freshworks (FRSH) shares were withheld for Tyler Sloat’s taxes?

A total of 24,378 Freshworks Class A shares were withheld. The Form 4 shows three F-coded transactions for 10,734 shares and two blocks of 6,822 shares, all used to cover tax liabilities related to previously granted RSUs.

At what price were the Freshworks (FRSH) shares valued for the tax withholding?

The withheld Freshworks shares were valued at $8.75 per share. Each of the three tax-withholding transactions used this price to calculate the number of Class A shares needed to cover Tyler Sloat’s RSU-related tax obligations.

Do the Freshworks (FRSH) Form 4 entries indicate open-market selling by Tyler Sloat?

No, the entries reflect tax-withholding, not open-market sales. All transactions are coded “F,” meaning shares were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities from RSU vesting, rather than discretionary buying or selling in the market.

Which RSU grants triggered the Freshworks (FRSH) tax-withholding transactions?

The tax-withholding arose from RSUs granted on May 1, 2022 and May 1, 2023. Footnotes explain that units were withheld when those RSU awards vested, leading to the Form 4 entries for Tyler Sloat’s Class A shares.

What role does Tyler Sloat hold at Freshworks (FRSH) in this Form 4?

Tyler Sloat is listed as Chief Financial & Operating Officer. The Form 4 reflects his direct ownership transactions, where shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld to meet RSU-related tax obligations, consistent with his executive compensation arrangements.