Genie Energy (GNE) insider logs tax-withheld Class B share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genie Energy director and 10% owner Howard S. Jonas reported a tax-withholding disposition of 11,114 shares of Class B common stock at $14.13 per share on February 10, 2026. These shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes on vested restricted stock.

After this transaction, he beneficially owned 700,104 Class B shares directly, consisting of 530,709 shares held outright, 119,395 vested restricted shares, and 50,000 unvested restricted shares, with 25,000 scheduled to vest on August 3, 2026 and 25,000 on August 2, 2027. He also reported additional indirect holdings in various trusts, a foundation, and a partnership.

Insider Trade Summary

6 transactions reported

Mixed 6 txns

Insider JONAS HOWARD S

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	11,114	$14.13	$157K
holding	Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	--	--	--
holding	Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	--	--	--
holding	Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share — 700,104 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share — 275,047 shares (Indirect, By The Jonas Foundation); Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share — 1,574,326 shares (Indirect, By Genie A Partners, L.P.)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes upon the vesting of Restricted Stock. Consists of 530,709 shares held directly, 119,395 vested restricted shares of Class B common stock, and 50,000 unvested restricted shares of Class B common stock, 25,000 shares of which shall vest on each of August 3, 2026 and August 2, 2027.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

JONAS HOWARD S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GENIE ENERGY LTD.

520 BROAD STREET

(Street)

NEWARK NJ 07102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Genie Energy Ltd. [ GNE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	02/10/2026		F		11,114(1)	D	$14.13	700,104(2)	D
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share								275,047	I	By The Jonas Foundation
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share								1,085,645	I	By HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share								950,398	I	By Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Dynasty Trust
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share								95,366	I	By HSJ 2022 Annuity Trust I
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share								1,574,326	I	By Genie A Partners, L.P.

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes upon the vesting of Restricted Stock.

2. Consists of 530,709 shares held directly, 119,395 vested restricted shares of Class B common stock, and 50,000 unvested restricted shares of Class B common stock, 25,000 shares of which shall vest on each of August 3, 2026 and August 2, 2027.

	Joyce J. Mason, by Power of Attorney	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Howard S. Jonas report for Genie Energy (GNE)?

Howard S. Jonas reported a tax-withholding share disposition. On February 10, 2026, 11,114 shares of Genie Energy Class B common stock were withheld at $14.13 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock awards.

How many Genie Energy (GNE) Class B shares does Howard S. Jonas own directly after this filing?

Howard S. Jonas directly beneficially owns 700,104 Class B shares. This total includes 530,709 shares held outright, 119,395 vested restricted shares, and 50,000 unvested restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in two equal installments in 2026 and 2027.

What indirect Genie Energy (GNE) share holdings are associated with Howard S. Jonas?

Howard S. Jonas reports several indirect ownership positions. Indirect holdings include 275,047 Class B shares via The Jonas Foundation, 1,085,645 via HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust, 950,398 via Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Dynasty Trust, 95,366 via HSJ 2022 Annuity Trust I, and 1,574,326 Class A shares via Genie A Partners, L.P.

Was the Genie Energy (GNE) Form 4 transaction a market sale by Howard S. Jonas?

The transaction was tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The 11,114 Class B shares were withheld by Genie Energy to cover tax liabilities upon restricted stock vesting, as indicated by transaction code F and the accompanying explanatory footnote.

What future vesting schedule does the Genie Energy (GNE) filing disclose for Howard S. Jonas?

The filing discloses two future vesting dates for restricted shares. Of the unvested restricted Class B stock, 25,000 shares are scheduled to vest on August 3, 2026 and another 25,000 shares on August 2, 2027, subject to the award terms.