Compass (NYSE: COMP) director gifts 70,576 shares to McCarter Living Trust
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Compass, Inc. director Josh N. McCarter reported bona fide gifts of Class A Common Stock. On June 11, 2026, he gifted a total of 70,576 shares, including 35,288 shares previously held indirectly and 35,288 shares held directly.
Following the transactions, his direct holdings fell to 0 shares, while 217,447 shares are now reported as held indirectly through McCarter Living Trust, where he and his spouse are both trustees and beneficiaries. These are non-cash gift transfers, not market sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
70,576 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
McCarter Josh N.
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 35,288 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 35,288 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 217,447 shares (Indirect, By McCarter Living Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a bona fide gift to McCarter Living Trust. The Reporting Person and his spouse are both trustees and beneficiaries of McCarter Living Trust.
Key Figures
Total shares gifted: 70,576 shares
First gift transaction: 35,288 shares
Second gift transaction: 35,288 shares
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5 metrics
Total shares gifted
70,576 shares
Bona fide gifts of Class A Common Stock on June 11, 2026
First gift transaction
35,288 shares
Indirect holding gifted; price per share $0.0000
Second gift transaction
35,288 shares
Direct holding gifted; price per share $0.0000
Indirect holdings after gifts
217,447 shares
Held through McCarter Living Trust following transactions
Direct holdings after gifts
0 shares
Direct Compass Class A holdings post-transaction
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class A Common Stock, McCarter Living Trust, indirect ownership
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for both transactions"
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 A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock" for each reported transaction"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
McCarter Living Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By McCarter Living Trust" with trustees and beneficiaries noted"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" and nature_of_ownership indicating trust-held shares"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Compass (COMP) director Josh McCarter report?
Josh McCarter reported bona fide gifts of Compass Class A Common Stock totaling 70,576 shares on June 11, 2026. These were non-cash gift transfers, not open-market sales or purchases, and therefore do not reflect trading activity for cash proceeds.
What are Josh McCarter’s Compass (COMP) holdings after the reported gifts?
After the gifts, Josh McCarter’s direct holdings are reported as 0 Compass shares. The filing shows 217,447 shares held indirectly through McCarter Living Trust, where he and his spouse are both trustees and beneficiaries, indicating continued indirect economic exposure.
Were the Compass (COMP) transactions by Josh McCarter open-market sales?
No, the transactions are coded as “G” bona fide gifts, not market sales. The reported price per share is $0.0000, reflecting that the shares were transferred as gifts rather than sold for cash consideration on the open market.
What is McCarter Living Trust’s role in Josh McCarter’s Compass (COMP) ownership?
McCarter Living Trust is shown as the indirect holder of 217,447 Compass shares following the gifts. The filing states that Josh McCarter and his spouse are both trustees and beneficiaries of this trust, indicating indirect ownership and economic interest in those shares.