Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. - 19 Apr 2022 Form 4 Insider Report for Braze, Inc. (BRZE)

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SEC form
4
Accepted by SEC
21 Apr 2022, 21:10:00 UTC
Prior SEC filing
11 Mar 2022
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Reporting owner 1 detail
Reporting owner signature
Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C., /s/ Joel Backman, Attorney-in-Fact

Key filing fact

Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. filed Form 4 for Braze, Inc. (BRZE) on 21 Apr 2022.

Key facts

  • This page summarizes Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C.'s Form 4 filing for Braze, Inc. (BRZE).
  • 11 reported transactions and 0 derivative rows are listed below.
  • Accepted by SEC: 21 Apr 2022, 21:10.

Change

  • Previous filing in this sequence was filed on 11 Mar 2022.
  • Current net transaction value: $0.

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Evidence

Filed on Form 4

Ownership activity is grounded in SEC Form 4 disclosures.

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Reported non-derivative transactions

Shares, units, or other non-derivative securities reported in this filing.

BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
-485,134
Change %
-15%
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
2,749,094
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F1, F2, F3
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
-115,549
Change %
-15%
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
654,777
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F3, F4, F5
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
-17,495
Change %
-15%
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
99,137
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F3, F6, F7
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+27,606
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
27,606
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
The Madera Trust Dated 12/2/2002
Footnotes
F8, F9
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+9,202
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
9,202
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Madera Family LP
Footnotes
F10, F11
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+35,950
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
35,950
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Robert D. Ward and Lee Landry Ward Trustees u/a/d 2/11/2000
Footnotes
F12, F13
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+35,914
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
35,914
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Bischof / O'Rourke Revocable Trust Dated 5/3/2007
Footnotes
F14, F15
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+35,022
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
35,022
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
The Shin-Sherman Family Trust Dated 7/23/2009
Footnotes
F16, F17
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+7,304
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
7,304
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Direct
Footnotes
F18, F19
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+637
Change %
+55%
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
1,798
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Direct
Footnotes
F20, F21, F22
BRZE transaction

Class A Common Stock

Other

Transaction value
$0
Shares
+1,802
Change %
Price
$0.000000
Shares after
1,802
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
Direct
Footnotes
F23, F24
BRZE holding

Class A Common Stock

No transaction description listed

Transaction value
Shares
Change %
Price
Shares after
592,802
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F3, F25
BRZE holding

Class A Common Stock

No transaction description listed

Transaction value
Shares
Change %
Price
Shares after
15,848
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F3, F26
BRZE holding

Class A Common Stock

No transaction description listed

Transaction value
Shares
Change %
Price
Shares after
8,017
Date
19 Apr 2022
Ownership
See footnotes
Footnotes
F3, F27
* marks a reported price that did not pass the local price check.

Additional SEC filing notes

Filing notes and footnotes

Section 16 status

Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. is no longer subject to Section 16 filing requirements. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may still apply in specific circumstances.

Explanation of responses 27 footnotes

Footnote F1

On April 19, 2022, Meritech Capital Partners V L.P. ("MCP V") distributed, for no consideration, 485,134 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock (the "MCP V Shares") to its limited partners and to Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. ("GP V"), the general partner of MCP V, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such MCP V Shares. On the same date, GP V distributed, for no consideration, the MCP V Shares it received in the distribution by MCP V to its members, representing each such member's pro rata interest in such MCP V Shares. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F2

Shares are held by MCP V. Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. ("GP V"), the general partner of MCP V, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP V. Paul Madera ("Madera"), George Bischof ("Bischof"), Craig Sherman ("Sherman"), Rob Ward ("Ward"), Max Motschwiller ("Motschwiller"), Alexander Kurland ("Kurland") and Alex Clayton ("Clayton") are the managing members of GP V or otherwise share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP V.

Footnote F3

Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein. The filing of this statement shall not be deemed to be an admission that, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise, the Reporting Persons are the beneficial owners of any securities reported herein.

Footnote F4

On April 19, 2022, Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P. ("MCP V Sidecar") distributed, for no consideration, 115,549 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock (the "MCP V Sidecar Shares") to its limited partners and to GP V, the general partner of MCP V Sidecar, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such MCP V Sidecar Shares. On the same date, GP V distributed, for no consideration, the MCP V Sidecar Shares it received in the distribution by MCP V Sidecar to its members, representing each such member's pro rata interest in such MCP V Sidecar Shares. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F5

Shares are held by MCP V Sidecar. GP V, the general partner of MCP V Sidecar, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP V. Madera, Bischof, Sherman, Ward, Motschwiller, Kurland and Clayton are the managing members of GP V or otherwise share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP V Sidecar.

Footnote F6

On April 19, 2022, Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P. ("MCA V") distributed, for no consideration, 17,495 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock (the "MCA V Shares") to its limited partners and to GP V, the general partner of MCA V, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such MCP A Shares. On the same date, GP V distributed, for no consideration, the MCA V Shares it received in the distribution by MCA V to its members, representing each such member's pro rata interest in such MCA V Shares. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F7

Shares are held by MCA V. GP V, the general partner of MCA V, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCA V. Madera, Bischof, Sherman, Ward, Motschwiller, Kurland and Clayton are the managing members of GP V or otherwise share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCA V.

Footnote F8

Represents shares received by The Madera Trust Dated 12/2/2002 pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F9

Shares are held by a family trust for which Madera is a trustee. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and, other than Madera, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities, except to the extent of such person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Footnote F10

Represents shares received by Madera Family LP pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F11

Shares are held by a family limited partnership for which Madera is the general partner. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and, other than Madera, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities, except to the extent of such person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Footnote F12

Represents shares received by Robert D. Ward and Lee Landry Ward Trustees u/a/d 2/11/2000 pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F13

Shares are held by a family trust for which Ward is a trustee. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and, other than Ward, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities, except to the extent of such person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Footnote F14

Represents shares received by Bischof / O'Rourke Revocable Trust Dated 5/3/2007 pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F15

Shares are held by a family trust for which Bischof is a trustee. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and, other than Bischof, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities, except to the extent of such person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Footnote F16

Represents shares received by The Shin-Sherman Family Trust Dated 7/23/2009 pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F17

Shares are held by a family trust for which Sherman is a trustee. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims the existence of a "group" and, other than Sherman, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities, except to the extent of such person's pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Footnote F18

Represents shares received by Motschwiller pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar, MCA V and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F19

Shares held by Motschwiller.

Footnote F20

Represents shares received by Clayton pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F21

Includes 1,161 shares received by Clayton prior to the date hereof pursuant to a pro rata distribution by an entity in which Clayton holds an assignee interest, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to its members. The aforementioned distribution was made in accordance with the exemption afforded by Rule 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F22

Shares held by Clayton.

Footnote F23

Represents shares received by Kurland pursuant to pro rata distributions by MCP V, MCP V Sidecar and GP V, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock to their respective partners or members, as applicable. All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and/or 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Footnote F24

Shares held by Kurland.

Footnote F25

Shares are held by Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P. ("MCP VI"). Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. ("GP VI"), the general partner of MCP VI, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP VI. Madera, Bischof, Sherman, Ward, Motschwiller, Kurland and Clayton, the managing members of GP VI, share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP VI.

Footnote F26

Shares are held by Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P. ("MCA VI"). GP VI, the general partner of MCA VI, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCA VI. Madera, Bischof, Sherman, Ward, Motschwiller, Kurland and Clayton, the managing members of GP VI, share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCA VI.

Footnote F27

Shares are held by Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P. ("MCE VI"). GP VI, the general partner of MCE VI, has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCP VI. Madera, Bischof, Sherman, Ward, Motschwiller, Kurland and Clayton, the managing members of GP VI, share the voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by MCE VI.

SEC remarks

This Form 4 is one of two Form 4s filed relating to the same event. Combined, the two reports report the holdings for the following reporting persons: Meritech Capital Partners V L.P., Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P., Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P., Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P., Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P., Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P., Paul S. Madera, Robert D. Ward, George H. Bischof, Craig Sherman, Max Motschwiller, Alexander Kurland and Alex Clayton. This Form 4 has been split into two filings because there are more than 10 reporting persons in total, and the SEC's EDGAR filing system limits a single Form 4 to a maximum of 10 reporting persons.

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