Endeavor Foundation (NYSE: CET) reports bona fide gift of shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Endeavor Foundation, Inc., a ten percent owner of Central Securities Corp (CET), reported a bona fide gift of 18,750 shares of common stock on April 22, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

After this non-market transfer, Endeavor Foundation directly holds 9,538,835 shares of Central Securities common stock. As a gift transaction, it reflects a transfer of ownership without sale proceeds rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

18,750 shares gifted

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Insider ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION, INC.

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Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	18,750	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,538,835 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares gifted: 18,750 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after gift: 9,538,835 shares +1 more

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Shares gifted 18,750 shares Bona fide gift of Central Securities common stock on April 22, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported for the 18,750-share gift transaction

Shares held after gift 9,538,835 shares Endeavor Foundation direct CET holdings following the transaction

Transaction code G (Bona fide gift) Non-derivative common stock transaction classification on Form 4

Key Terms

Bona fide gift, ten percent owner, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

Bona fide gift financial

"Transaction code G is described with the footnote "Bona fide gift""

ten percent owner regulatory

"Endeavor Foundation, Inc. is identified as a ten percent owner of CET"

Common Stock financial

"The security title for the reported transaction is Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"Insider activity is reported for Central Securities Corp on Form 4"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION, INC.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1060 PARK AVE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10028

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP [ CET ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/22/2026		G		18,750	D	(1)	9,538,835	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Bonafide Gift

	/s/Marlene A. Krumholz as Attorney-in-fact for Endeavor Foundation, Inc.	04/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Endeavor Foundation report for CET?

Endeavor Foundation, Inc. reported a bona fide gift of Central Securities Corp (CET) common stock. The Form 4 shows a transfer of 18,750 shares classified as a gift, meaning no sale proceeds and no open-market trading took place.

How many Central Securities (CET) shares were gifted and at what price?

The Form 4 shows a gift transfer of 18,750 CET common shares on April 22, 2026. The transaction price per share is reported as $0.00, consistent with a bona fide gift rather than a market sale or purchase.

How many CET shares does Endeavor Foundation hold after the gift?

Following the reported gift, Endeavor Foundation directly holds 9,538,835 Central Securities (CET) shares. This post-transaction balance indicates the foundation retains a very large ownership position even after transferring 18,750 shares as a gift.

Was the Endeavor Foundation CET transaction a sale in the open market?

No, the transaction is coded as G for a bona fide gift of shares, not an open-market sale. The reported price of $0.00 per share confirms it was a non-cash transfer rather than a trade executed on a securities exchange.

What does the bona fide gift code mean in this CET Form 4?

The transaction code G, with the description "Bona fide gift," indicates shares were transferred without consideration. For Central Securities (CET), this means Endeavor Foundation donated 18,750 shares, changing ownership but not generating trading proceeds or signaling a buy or sell decision.

Is Endeavor Foundation considered a major holder of Central Securities (CET)?

Yes. The Form 4 identifies Endeavor Foundation as a ten percent owner of Central Securities Corp. Even after gifting 18,750 shares, it directly holds 9,538,835 shares, reflecting a substantial, reportable ownership stake in CET.