Gil Shwed Reports 25.1% Beneficial Ownership in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

Gil Shwed, the founder and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP), filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 27, 2026, reporting a significant ownership stake in the company. As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Shwed beneficially owns 26,492,908 ordinary shares, representing 25.1% of the company's outstanding shares. This total includes 24,870,408 shares held directly and 1,622,500 shares underlying stock options exercisable within 60 days. The filing indicates that Shwed holds sole voting and dispositive power over the 24,870,408 directly held shares, which represent 23.9% of the total voting rights. The options do not carry voting rights until exercised. This amendment (No. 15) reaffirms Shwed's position as a major stakeholder in the Israel-based cybersecurity firm. The calculation is based on an outstanding share count of 104,027,807 as provided by the issuer. This high-importance filing highlights the continued concentrated insider ownership by the company's leadership.