Form 4: GHC insider disposes 6,839 shares at $1,085.29
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Graham Holdings (GHC) reported insider activity by its President and CEO, who is also a director. On 11/11/2025, he exercised 7,582 employee stock options for Class B Common Stock at $872.01 (code M), and recorded a disposition of 6,839 Class B shares at $1,085.29 (code F). Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership stands at 27,484 Class B shares, which includes 8 shares held in a 401(k) account. He also reports 5,600 shares held indirectly in a trust.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
7,582 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
O'Shaughnessy Timothy J
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 7,582 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 7,582 | $872.01 | $6.61M |
| Tax Withholding | Class B Common Stock | 6,839 | $1,085.29 | $7.42M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 34,323 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 5,550 shares (Indirect, Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 5,600 shares (Indirect, Trust for spouse and children)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 8 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the reporting person in his Graham Holdings Company 401(k) plan account. The options exercise was executed in anticipation of the November 12, 2025 expiration date on a net settlement basis. The reporting person is a trustee of the trust that owns the reported securities, but he is not a beneficiary of such trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities. The stock option is fully vested. After this exercise of 7,582 options, there are no options remaining under the related grant. Shares of Class A Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class B Common Stock at any time on a one-for-one basis and have no expiration date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Graham Holdings (GHC) report?
On 11/11/2025, the President and CEO exercised 7,582 options (code M) and disposed of 6,839 Class B shares (code F).
At what prices were the GHC transactions recorded?
The option exercise price was $872.01 per share; the disposition price was $1,085.29 per share.
What is the CEO’s direct ownership after the transactions?
Direct beneficial ownership is 27,484 Class B shares, including 8 shares in a 401(k) account.
Are there any indirect holdings reported for GHC?
Yes, 5,600 Class B shares are held indirectly in a trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership.
Were any options remaining after the exercise?
No. After exercising 7,582 options, there are no options remaining under the related grant.
Was an expiration date referenced?
Yes. The exercise was executed in anticipation of the November 12, 2025 expiration date.