Freshworks Inc.

0001544522 FALSE 0001544522 2026-07-28 2026-07-28 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2026 FRESHWORKS INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 001-40806 33-1218825 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 2950 S.x Delaware Street , Suite 201 San Mateo , CA 94403 (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) ( 650 ) 513-0514 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share FRSH The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 8.01 Other Events. On July 28, 2026, Freshworks Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Ryan Manning has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective as of August 10, 2026. In this role, Mr. Manning will oversee the Company's global product and engineering functions. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Freshworks Inc. Dated: July 28, 2026 By: /s/ Pamela Sergeeff Pamela Sergeeff Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel