Goldman Sachs director gifts 2,000 common shares
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. director David A. Viniar reported a bona fide gift of 2,000 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. director David A. Viniar reported a bona fide gift of 2,000 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026. After the gift, he holds 548,000 shares directly. He is also associated with 100,000 shares held through a limited liability company and 72,693 shares held through family trusts for which his spouse is sole trustee and he disclaims beneficial ownership.
Insider Trade Summary
2,000 shares gifted
Gift
3 txns
Insider
VINIAR DAVID A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 548,000 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 172,693 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Held through a limited liability company.
- F2. Held through trusts, the sole trustee of which is the Reporting Person's spouse and the sole beneficiaries of which are immediate family members of the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.
Key Figures
Shares gifted: 2,000 shares
Direct holdings after transaction: 548,000 shares
Indirect LLC holdings: 100,000 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
Shares gifted
2,000 shares
Bona fide gift of common stock on July 15, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
548,000 shares
Total common stock held directly following the gift
Indirect LLC holdings
100,000 shares
Held through a limited liability company
Family trust shares
72,693 shares
Held through family trusts; beneficial ownership disclaimed
Gift transaction price
$0.0000 per share
Per-share value reported for the bona fide gift
Key Terms
bona fide gift, indirect ownership, disclaims beneficial ownership, limited liability company, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction code "G", described as a bona fide gift"
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.
indirect ownership financial
"listed as indirect ownership with nature of ownership "See footnote""
disclaims beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares."
limited liability company financial
"Held through a limited liability company."
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
trusts financial
"Held through trusts, the sole trustee of which is the Reporting Person's spouse"
A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks, property, or a pool of investments—on behalf of others (the beneficiaries). For investors it matters because trusts can package assets into a single, managed vehicle that may offer professional oversight, specific tax or estate benefits, and tradeable shares or units that change how you access, control, and receive income from those assets; think of it as a secure box managed for your financial benefit.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did GS director David A. Viniar report?
David A. Viniar reported a bona fide gift of 2,000 shares of Goldman Sachs common stock on July 15, 2026, reducing only his directly held position while leaving substantial direct and indirect holdings reported.
What indirect Goldman Sachs (GS) holdings are reported for David A. Viniar?
The filing lists 100,000 shares held through a limited liability company and 72,693 shares held through family trusts. For the trust-held shares, his spouse is sole trustee and he disclaims beneficial ownership.
Was David A. Viniar’s GS stock gift made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is reported as not selected, indicating the 2,000-share bona fide gift was not affirmatively designated as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in this Form 4.
What is the transaction code for David A. Viniar’s GS stock transfer?
The Form 4 uses transaction code “G”, described as a bona fide gift, for the transfer of 2,000 shares of Goldman Sachs common stock, with no per-share consideration reported.
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