Expedia director gifts 15K shares to charity
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) director Dara Khosrowshahi reported a charitable transfer of company stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) director Dara Khosrowshahi reported a charitable transfer of company stock. On August 14, 2026, he made a bona fide gift of 15,000 shares of directly owned common stock to a donor-advised fund for charitable purposes, leaving him with 120,366 directly held shares. A separate line reports 21,910 shares held indirectly through a children's trust, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.
Insider Trade Summary
15,000 shares gifted
Gift
2 txns
Insider
KHOSROWSHAHI DARA
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock F1 | 15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 120,366 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 21,910 shares (Indirect, By Children's Trust)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. On August 14, 2026, the reporting person donated 15,000 shares of directly owned common stock to a donor-advised fund, which will use the gifted shares for charitable purposes.
- F2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.
Key Figures
Shares gifted: 15000 shares
Direct holdings after transaction: 120366 shares
Indirect holdings in Children's Trust: 21910 shares
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4 metrics
Shares gifted
15000 shares
Bona fide gift of directly owned Expedia common stock on August 14, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
120366 shares
Directly held Expedia common stock following the 15,000-share gift
Indirect holdings in Children's Trust
21910 shares
Shares held indirectly by Children's Trust; beneficial ownership disclaimed
Gift transaction price
$0.0000 per share
Reported per-share price for the 15,000-share bona fide gift
Key Terms
bona fide gift, donor-advised fund, beneficial ownership, Children's Trust
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"The transaction code indicates a bona fide gift of 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.
donor-advised fund financial
"Shares were donated to a donor-advised fund for charitable purposes"
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account that lets an individual or family deposit cash, stock, or other assets now, get an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants to charities over time. Think of it like a private charitable bucket you control without running a charity yourself; investors care because it’s a tax-efficient way to give appreciated securities, can change when and how donated shares enter the market, and affects personal and corporate tax planning.
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares"
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.
Children's Trust financial
"Shares are held indirectly by Children's Trust"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did EXPE director Dara Khosrowshahi report on August 14, 2026?
Dara Khosrowshahi reported a bona fide gift of 15,000 EXPE common shares on August 14, 2026, transferring them to a donor-advised fund for charitable purposes.
What is the nature of Dara Khosrowshahi’s indirect Expedia (EXPE) holdings?
The Form 4 lists 21,910 EXPE shares held indirectly "By Children's Trust." A footnote states that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these trust-held shares.
Was Dara Khosrowshahi’s August 2026 Expedia (EXPE) transaction a sale for proceeds?
No. The transaction is coded as a bona fide gift (Code G) of 15,000 EXPE shares to a donor-advised fund, with a reported $0.00 per-share price, indicating a charitable transfer rather than a sale.
Does Dara Khosrowshahi use a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for this EXPE transaction?
The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and no footnote mentions such a plan. The 15,000-share gift is therefore not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
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