Alex Dillard (DDS) adds awarded shares, holds over 1M Class A
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DILLARD'S, INC. president and director Alex Dillard reported a compensation-related acquisition of 23 shares of Class A common stock, received as a grant at $545.93 per share. This is reported as a direct holding and classified as a grant or award, not an open‑market purchase.
After this grant, Dillard directly holds 1,029,244 Class A shares and 969,864 Class B shares, which are convertible into Class A on a one‑for‑one basis. Indirect holdings include Class A shares held through a trust and by his spouse, while his retirement plan position in Class A now shows zero shares following a prior 59‑share transfer to a brokerage account.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
DILLARD ALEX
Role
PRESIDENT
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Class A | 23 | $545.93 | $13K |
| holding | Common Class B | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A - Retirement Plan | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Class A — 1,029,244 shares (Direct, null);
Common Class B — 969,864 shares (Direct, null);
Common Class A - Retirement Plan — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Class A — 7,300 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- Form of Beneficial Ownership adjusted to reflect 59 shares of Dillard's, Inc (the "Issuer") Class A Common Stock that were transferred from the reporting person's retirement plan to a brokerage account on 06/17/26, adjusted for one share from 60 shares to reflect rounding. The amount reported represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by a trust for which the reporting person serves as trustee. The amount reported represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by the reporting person's spouse. Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Issuer Class B Common Stock has no expiration date.
Key Figures
Share grant: 23 shares
Grant price: $545.93/share
Direct Class A holdings: 1,029,244 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Share grant
23 shares
Class A common stock grant at $545.93 per share
Grant price
$545.93/share
Price per Class A share for the 23-share award
Direct Class A holdings
1,029,244 shares
Total Class A shares directly owned after transaction
Direct Class B holdings
969,864 shares
Class B shares convertible one-for-one into Class A
Indirect trust holdings
36,572 shares
Class A shares held by a trust with Alex Dillard as trustee
Spouse holdings
7,300 shares
Class A shares held by the reporting person's spouse
Retirement plan transfer
59 shares
Class A shares moved from retirement plan to brokerage on 06/17/26
Key Terms
Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, trust, spouse, +2 more
6 terms
Beneficial Ownership financial
"Form of Beneficial Ownership adjusted to reflect 59 shares of Dillard's, Inc"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Class A Common Stock financial
"shares of Dillard's, Inc (the "Issuer") Class A Common Stock that were transferred"
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.
trust financial
"represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by a trust for which"
A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.
spouse financial
"represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by the reporting person's spouse"
Class B Common Stock financial
"Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option"
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.
convertible financial
"Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof"
A convertible is a type of investment that starts as a loan or preferred stake (like a bond or preferred share) but can be exchanged for common shares of the company at a set price or under certain conditions. It matters to investors because it offers a mix of steady income and downside protection like a loan, plus the upside of stock ownership if the company does well—similar to holding a coupon that you can trade for a full ticket if the event becomes valuable.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alex Dillard report for DDS on this Form 4?
Alex Dillard reported receiving a grant of 23 shares of Dillard's Class A common stock at $545.93 per share. The filing classifies this as a grant, award, or other acquisition, rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.
What does the Form 4 say about Alex Dillard's Class B holdings in DDS?
The Form 4 shows Alex Dillard directly holding 969,864 shares of Dillard's Class B common stock. A footnote explains these Class B shares are convertible into Class A common stock on a one‑for‑one basis, and the Class B stock has no expiration date.
How are indirect Dillard's (DDS) Class A holdings attributed to Alex Dillard?
Indirect Class A holdings are split between a trust and his spouse. One footnote states a portion is held by a trust for which he serves as trustee, and another explains additional shares are held by his spouse, both reported as indirect ownership.
What change occurred in Alex Dillard's Dillard's retirement plan holdings?
The filing shows zero shares of Class A common stock in the retirement plan after a prior transfer. A footnote notes that 59 shares were moved from the retirement plan to a brokerage account on 06/17/26, with one share adjusted for rounding.