Howard S. Jonas (IDT) reports 11,931-share Class B gift disposals
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IDT CORP chairman Howard S. Jonas reported several non-market gifts of Class B Common Stock. He made bona fide gifts totaling 11,931 Class B shares at a price of $0.00 per share across multiple dates, including 7,942 shares on May 7, 2026, 1,175 shares on May 5, 2026, 600 shares on April 16, 2026, and 2,214 shares on January 28, 2026. After the most recent gift, he directly held 48,770 Class B shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings as of April 30, 2026, including 1,574,326 Class A shares held by IDT A Partners, L.P. and several Class B positions held through a 401(k) plan, trusts, a foundation, and an LLC.
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Insider Trade Summary
11,931 shares gifted
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10 txns
Insider
JONAS HOWARD S
Role
Chairman
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 7,942 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 1,175 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 600 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | 2,214 | $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 — 48,770 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
Total gifted shares: 11,931 shares
Gift on May 7, 2026: 7,942 shares
Gift on May 5, 2026: 1,175 shares
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8 metrics
Total gifted shares
11,931 shares
Aggregate G-code bona fide gifts of Class B Common Stock
Gift on May 7, 2026
7,942 shares
Class B Common Stock bona fide gift at $0.00 per share
Gift on May 5, 2026
1,175 shares
Class B Common Stock bona fide gift at $0.00 per share
Gift on April 16, 2026
600 shares
Class B Common Stock bona fide gift at $0.00 per share
Gift on January 28, 2026
2,214 shares
Class B Common Stock bona fide gift at $0.00 per share
Direct Class B holdings
48,770 shares
Directly owned after May 7, 2026 gift
Indirect Class A holdings
1,574,326 shares
Class A Common Stock held by IDT A Partners, L.P. as of April 30, 2026
Indirect trust holding
1,811,711 shares
Class B Common Stock held by HSJ 2019 Remainder Trust as of January 28, 2026
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, indirect ownership, +2 more
6 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "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.
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class B Common Stock, $.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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share""
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.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect""
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By 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.
Dynasty Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Dynasty Trust""
FAQ
What insider transactions did IDT (IDT) report for Howard S. Jonas?
Howard S. Jonas reported several bona fide gifts of IDT Class B Common Stock. The filing shows non-market gift transfers on January 28, April 16, May 5, and May 7, 2026, all at $0.00 per share, rather than open-market sales or purchases.
What are Howard S. Jonas’s direct IDT (IDT) holdings after these gifts?
After the most recent reported gift on May 7, 2026, Jonas directly held 48,770 Class B Common Stock shares. Earlier gift entries in the filing also show direct holdings after each transfer, but 48,770 shares is the latest direct ownership figure disclosed.
What indirect IDT (IDT) holdings are associated with Howard S. Jonas?
As of April 30, 2026, the filing lists indirect holdings including 1,574,326 Class A shares held by IDT A Partners, L.P. and several Class B positions, such as 3,873 shares via a 401(k) plan and larger blocks held by trusts, a foundation, and Chartwell Holding LLC.
Are the reported IDT (IDT) insider gifts open-market sales or purchases?
No, the reported transactions are classified as G-code bona fide gifts. Each entry shows a transaction price of $0.00 per share and a transaction direction of “dispose,” indicating non-market transfers rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
Does this IDT (IDT) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades?
The Form 4 data show no derivative transactions or option exercises. The derivativeSummary is empty, and the transactionSummary reports an exerciseCount of zero, with activity limited to non-derivative Class A and Class B Common Stock holdings and bona fide gifts.