Escalade director gifts 2,000 ESCA shares
Escalade Inc. director Richard Fenton Baalmann Jr. reported two bona fide gifts of Common Stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Escalade Inc. director Richard Fenton Baalmann Jr. reported two bona fide gifts of Common Stock. He transferred 1,000 shares on May 28, 2026 and another 1,000 shares on June 1, 2026, both at no consideration. Following these gifts, he directly owns 102,794 Common Stock shares.
Insider Trade Summary
2,000 shares gifted
Gift
2 txns
Insider
Baalmann Richard Fenton JR
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Stock | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 102,794 shares (Direct)
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 1,000 shares
Gifted shares: 1,000 shares
Total gifted shares: 2,000 shares
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Gifted shares
1,000 shares
Bona fide gift on May 28, 2026
Gifted shares
1,000 shares
Bona fide gift on June 1, 2026
Total gifted shares
2,000 shares
Aggregate gifts reported in this Form 4
Post-transaction holdings
102,794 shares
Common Stock directly owned after June 1, 2026 gift
Gift transactions
2
Both coded as bona fide gifts (Code G)
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4
3 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Both transactions are described with transaction code G as a bona fide gift."
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.
Common Stock financial
"Each transaction involves Escalade Inc. Common Stock held directly by the director."
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
"The insider activity is reported on a Form 4 for Escalade Inc."
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.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Escalade (ESCA) disclose in this Form 4?
Escalade disclosed that director Richard Fenton Baalmann Jr. made two bona fide gifts of Common Stock. He transferred 1,000 shares on May 28, 2026 and 1,000 shares on June 1, 2026, reducing but not eliminating his direct ownership stake.
What is Richard Fenton Baalmann Jr.’s Escalade (ESCA) ownership after the gifts?
After the two bona fide gift transactions, Richard Fenton Baalmann Jr. directly owns 102,794 shares of Escalade Common Stock. The filing lists this post-transaction balance for the June 1, 2026 entry, reflecting his remaining direct holdings after the reported gifts.
Were the Escalade (ESCA) Form 4 transactions market sales or purchases?
The reported transactions were not market sales or purchases. Both entries use transaction code “G,” described as bona fide gifts of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, indicating non-market, no‑consideration transfers rather than open‑market trading activity in Escalade shares.
Does the Escalade (ESCA) Form 4 show any derivative security activity?
The Form 4 does not show derivative transactions. All reported activity involves non-derivative Common Stock, and the derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no option exercises, conversions, or other derivative movements reported in connection with these June and May 2026 gifts.
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