Genie Energy CEO reports tax-related share disposition

Genie Energy Ltd. CEO Michael M. Stein reported a tax-withholding disposition of 21,079 shares of Class B common stock on August 3, 2026, where the issuer withheld shares to satisfy taxes upon restricted stock vesting.

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Genie Energy Ltd. CEO Michael M. Stein reported a tax-withholding disposition of 21,079 shares of Class B common stock on August 3, 2026, where the issuer withheld shares to satisfy taxes upon restricted stock vesting. After this event, he holds 516,936 shares directly, consisting of 475,270 currently held shares and 41,666 unvested restricted shares scheduled to vest on August 2, 2027, and also reports 260,288 shares held indirectly through his wife.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 21,079 shares

Tax Withholding 2 txns

Insider STEIN MICHAEL M

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1, F2	21,079	$14.135	$298K
holding	Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 516,936 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 260,288 shares (Indirect, By Wife)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes upon the vesting of Restricted Stock.
2. F2. Consists of 475,270 shares of Class B common stock held directly and 41,666 unvested restricted shares of the Company's Class B common stock vesting on August 2, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 21,079 shares Tax withholding price: $14.135 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 516,936 shares +3 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 21,079 shares Issuer-withheld Class B shares on 2026-08-03 for tax on restricted stock vesting

Tax withholding price $14.135 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 21,079 shares

Direct holdings after transaction 516,936 shares CEO’s direct Class B common stock position following the tax-withholding event

Direct currently held shares 475,270 shares Portion of direct holdings that are not unvested restricted shares

Unvested restricted shares 41,666 shares Restricted Class B shares vesting on August 2, 2027, included in direct holdings

Indirect holdings by wife 260,288 shares Class B common stock reported as indirectly owned "By Wife"

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, Class B Common Stock, withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes

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Restricted Stock financial

"upon the vesting of Restricted Stock."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Class B Common Stock financial

"Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share"

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.

withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes financial

"Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for tax purposes"

FAQ

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What insider share transaction did Genie Energy (GNE) report for its CEO?

Genie Energy CEO Michael M. Stein reported a tax-withholding disposition of 21,079 Class B common shares on August 3, 2026. The issuer withheld these shares to cover taxes due upon the vesting of his restricted stock, rather than an open-market sale.

How many Genie Energy (GNE) shares were withheld for Michael Stein’s taxes?

A total of 21,079 Genie Energy Class B common shares were withheld to satisfy Michael Stein’s tax obligations. The footnote specifies these shares were retained by the issuer upon vesting of restricted stock, consistent with transaction code F for tax-liability payment.

What are Michael Stein’s direct Genie Energy (GNE) holdings after the transaction?

Following the tax-withholding event, Michael Stein directly holds 516,936 Genie Energy Class B shares. This position consists of 475,270 currently held shares plus 41,666 unvested restricted shares that are scheduled to vest on August 2, 2027, according to the filing’s footnote.

What indirect Genie Energy (GNE) holdings are reported for Michael Stein?

In addition to his direct stake, Michael Stein reports 260,288 Genie Energy Class B shares held indirectly. The holding entry notes these shares are owned "By Wife," reflecting indirect beneficial ownership attributed through his spouse rather than shares he holds in his own name.

When do Michael Stein’s unvested restricted Genie Energy (GNE) shares vest?

The filing states that 41,666 of Michael Stein’s Genie Energy Class B shares are unvested restricted stock. These restricted shares are scheduled to vest on August 2, 2027, and are included within his reported direct holding of 516,936 shares after the tax-withholding transaction.

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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^*

STEIN MICHAEL M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GENIE ENERGY LTD.

520 BROAD STREET

(Street)

NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

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

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

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

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, par value $.01 per share	08/03/2026		F		21,079(1)	D	$14.135	516,936(2)	D
Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share								260,288	I	By Wife

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 475,270 shares of Class B common stock held directly and 41,666 unvested restricted shares of the Company's Class B common stock vesting on August 2, 2027.

	Joyce J. Mason, by Power of Attorney	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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