Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) director logs 6,000-share Class A for Class B exchange
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Graham Holdings Co director Katharine Weymouth reported an internal share exchange involving 6,000 shares. She acquired 6,000 shares of Class B Common Stock in an exchange transaction for an equivalent number of Class A shares and simultaneously disposed of 6,000 Class A shares in that exchange. The Form 4 characterizes these as "other" transactions rather than open‑market buys or sells. After the exchange, she holds 7,615 shares of Class B Common Stock directly and 30,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. Footnotes state that each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common Stock at any time and has no expiration date.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Weymouth Katharine
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class A Common Stock | 6,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 6,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 30,000 shares (Direct, null);
Class B Common Stock — 7,615 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Acquisition of Class B shares in an exchange transaction for the equivalent number of Class A shares. N/A 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. Disposition of 6,000 Class A shares in an exchange transaction for the equivalent number of Class B shares.
Key Figures
Class B shares acquired: 6,000 shares
Class A shares disposed: 6,000 shares
Class B holdings after transaction: 7,615 shares
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Class B shares acquired
6,000 shares
Acquisition in exchange for 6,000 Class A shares
Class A shares disposed
6,000 shares
Disposition in exchange for 6,000 Class B shares
Class B holdings after transaction
7,615 shares
Direct ownership following the exchange
Class A holdings after transaction
30,000 shares
Direct ownership following the exchange
Restructuring shares total
12,000 shares
Shares involved in J-code restructuring transactions
Key Terms
Form 4, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, Other acquisition or disposition, +1 more
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Form 4 regulatory
"Director Katharine Weymouth reported the transactions on a Form 4 insider filing."
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Disposition of 6,000 Class A shares in an exchange transaction for the equivalent number of Class B shares."
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.
Class B Common Stock financial
"Acquisition of Class B shares in an exchange transaction for the equivalent number of Class A shares."
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.
Other acquisition or disposition regulatory
"The transaction code description is "Other acquisition or disposition" for these entries."
exchange transaction financial
"Acquisition of Class B shares in an exchange transaction for the equivalent number of Class A shares."
FAQ
What insider transaction did GHC director Katharine Weymouth report on this Form 4?
Katharine Weymouth reported an internal exchange of 6,000 shares. She acquired 6,000 Class B Common shares and disposed of 6,000 Class A shares in an exchange transaction, with no open‑market buying or selling disclosed in this filing.
What does transaction code J mean in the Graham Holdings Form 4 for Katharine Weymouth?
Transaction code J is labeled as "Other acquisition or disposition." Here, it reflects a restructuring-style exchange where 6,000 Class A shares were exchanged for 6,000 Class B shares, rather than a standard purchase or sale on the open market.