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GitLab founder Sijbrandij converts all super-voting Class B shares to Class A; 10b5-1 sale executed
Gitlab Inc.
- Sytse Sijbrandij converted all Class B common stock (10 votes/share) to Class A (1 vote/share) on May 14, 2026.
- Conversion was for personal tax planning; Sijbrandij cited no disagreement with the company.
- A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered in December 2025 executed a transaction on May 18, 2026.
- Sijbrandij remains Executive Chair of the Board and the largest individual holder of Class A common stock.
- Conversion significantly reduces his voting power but his role and share ownership position are unchanged.
item 7.01