Bentley Systems (BSY) chair Gregory Bentley gifts 984 Class B shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bentley Systems Inc. executive Gregory S. Bentley, who serves as Executive Chair, President and a more than 10% owner, reported making bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock on 2026-08-12. He transferred 703 shares and 281 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. The filing also reports indirect holdings of Class B Common Stock, including 29,155 shares held by his spouse and 92,654 shares held through a 401(K) Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 984 shares
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
BENTLEY GREGORY S
Role
Executive Chair & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 703 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 281 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 7,689,863 shares (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 29,155 shares (Indirect, By spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 92,654 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 984 shares of Class B Common Stock
First gift block: 703 shares at $0.00 per share
Second gift block: 281 shares at $0.00 per share
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Gifted shares
984 shares of Class B Common Stock
Total bona fide gifts (703 + 281 shares) on 2026-08-12
First gift block
703 shares at $0.00 per share
Bona fide gift of Class B Common Stock on 2026-08-12
Second gift block
281 shares at $0.00 per share
Bona fide gift of Class B Common Stock on 2026-08-12
Indirect holdings by spouse
29,155 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly by spouse after reported date
Indirect holdings via 401(K) Plan
92,654 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly through 401(K) Plan after reported date
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, indirect ownership, 401(K) Plan
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for Class B Common Stock"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class B Common Stock" for all reported entries"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with nature_of_ownership "By spouse""
401(K) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By 401(K) Plan" for indirect holdings"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What did Bentley Systems (BSY) executive Gregory S. Bentley report in this Form 4?
Gregory S. Bentley reported bona fide gifts of 984 Class B Common Stock shares on 2026-08-12, plus updated indirect holdings through his spouse and a 401(K) Plan.
Were the Bentley Systems (BSY) transactions market sales or purchases?
No. The reported transactions are code G bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock, with no sale or purchase price and a stated value of $0.00 per share for reporting purposes.
What indirect Bentley Systems (BSY) holdings does Gregory S. Bentley report?
Gregory S. Bentley reports 29,155 Class B shares held indirectly by his spouse and 92,654 Class B shares held indirectly through a 401(K) Plan, as of the reported date.
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