Howard Jonas (NYSE: IDT) reports share gift and indirect holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IDT CORP chairman Howard S. Jonas reported a small charitable-style transfer of stock. On June 23, 2026, he made a bona fide gift of 2,217 shares of Class B Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, leaving 46,553 Class B shares held directly.
The filing also lists multiple indirect holdings as of May 29, 2026, including 1,574,326 Class A shares held by IDT A Partners, L.P. and several Class B positions through a 401(k) plan, family trusts, a foundation, and Chartwell Holding LLC. No option or other derivative positions are shown.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,217 shares gifted
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
JONAS HOWARD S
Role
Chairman
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 2,217 | $0.00 | -- |
| 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 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 — 46,553 shares (Direct, null);
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share — 1,811,711 shares (Indirect, By HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust);
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share — 1,574,326 shares (Indirect, By IDT A Partners, L.P.)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Gifted Class B shares: 2,217 shares
Direct Class B holdings post-gift: 46,553 shares
Class A indirect holdings: 1,574,326 shares
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8 metrics
Gifted Class B shares
2,217 shares
Bona fide gift of Class B Common Stock on June 23, 2026
Direct Class B holdings post-gift
46,553 shares
Total Class B Common Stock held directly after the gift
Class A indirect holdings
1,574,326 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly by IDT A Partners, L.P. as of May 29, 2026
HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust Class B
1,811,711 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust as of May 29, 2026
Chartwell Holding LLC Class B
342,779 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via Chartwell Holding LLC as of May 29, 2026
Jonas Foundation Class B
197,641 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via The Jonas Foundation as of May 29, 2026
Dynasty Trust Class B
114,106 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Dynasty Trust as of May 29, 2026
401(k) Plan Class B
3,856 shares
Class B Common Stock held indirectly via 401(k) Plan as of May 29, 2026
Key Terms
bona fide gift, indirect ownership, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift of shares."
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
"Several entries list indirect ownership through trusts, a foundation, and an LLC."
Class A Common Stock financial
"The filing reports Class A Common Stock held by IDT A Partners, L.P."
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
"Multiple transactions involve Class B Common Stock with $.01 par value 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.
401(k) Plan financial
"Some Class B shares are held indirectly by a 401(k) Plan."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What insider transaction did IDT (IDT) report for Howard S. Jonas?
IDT reported that Chairman Howard S. Jonas made a bona fide gift of 2,217 Class B Common shares. The gift carried a stated price of $0.00 per share and is a non-market disposition, meaning no cash proceeds were received from the transfer.
Does this IDT Form 4 show any stock option or derivative positions for Howard S. Jonas?
The Form 4 derivative summary is empty, indicating no listed options, warrants, or other derivatives for Howard S. Jonas in this filing. All reported positions are in non-derivative Class A and Class B Common Stock, held directly or through related entities.
What date do the reported IDT indirect holdings for Howard S. Jonas relate to?
A footnote states that the reported indirect holdings are "As of May 29, 2026." This timing note applies to the listed positions in entities such as IDT A Partners, L.P., various trusts, a 401(k) plan, The Jonas Foundation, and Chartwell Holding LLC.