Vladimir and Angelica Galkin (NASDAQ: JBLU) disclose 37.2M-share stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vladimir and Angelica Galkin have filed Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D reporting a large passive stake in JetBlue Airways Corporation. Together with the Angelica Galkin Revocable Trust, they beneficially own 37,200,000 shares of JetBlue common stock, or about 10.0% of the outstanding shares.
The filing explains that the position was acquired for investment in the ordinary course of business, funded with personal and trust cash plus margin borrowings, at an aggregate cost of approximately $225.8 million. The Galkins state they now intend to hold the shares as passive investors and no longer seek to change or influence control of JetBlue, though they may still have routine, non-control-related communications with management and the board.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 37,200,000 shares
Ownership percentage: 10.0% of class
Jointly held shares: 2,000,000 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
37,200,000 shares
JetBlue common stock beneficially owned by Vladimir and Angelica Galkin and related trust
Ownership percentage
10.0% of class
Percent of JetBlue common stock outstanding represented by 37,200,000 shares
Jointly held shares
2,000,000 shares
JetBlue shares jointly owned by Vladimir and Angelica Galkin, about 0.5% of outstanding shares
Trust holdings
35,200,000 shares
JetBlue shares held by the Angelica Galkin Revocable Trust, about 9.5% of outstanding shares
Acquisition cost
$225,793,084
Approximate total paid to acquire the reported JetBlue common shares
JetBlue shares outstanding
372,018,894 shares
JetBlue common shares outstanding used to calculate ownership percentages
Key Terms
Schedule 13D, beneficially own, margin account borrowings, dispositive power, +2 more
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Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 2 amends the filed on July 1, 2025 (the "Original Schedule")"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficially own financial
"each of Vladimir Galkin and Angelica Galkin may be deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, 37,200,000 shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
margin account borrowings financial
"used cash from their personal funds and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business"
dispositive power financial
"Shared Dispositive Power 37,200,000.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
passive investors financial
"The Reporting Persons intend to hold these securities as passive investors."
Revocable Trust financial
"Angelica Galkin Revocable Trust, dated April 21, 2018 ("Galkin Revocable Trust")"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
FAQ
How much of JetBlue (JBLU) do Vladimir and Angelica Galkin beneficially own?
Vladimir and Angelica Galkin beneficially own 37,200,000 shares of JetBlue common stock, representing approximately 10.0% of the company’s outstanding shares. This includes jointly held stock and shares held through the Angelica Galkin Revocable Trust.
How is the Galkins’ JetBlue (JBLU) stake structured between them and the trust?
The reported stake includes 2,000,000 JetBlue shares jointly owned by Vladimir and Angelica Galkin and 35,200,000 shares held by the Angelica Galkin Revocable Trust. Angelica is the sole trustee and beneficiary of this trust, and both Galkins share voting and dispositive power over its shares.
Are the Galkins active or passive investors in JetBlue (JBLU) now?
The filing states the Galkins now hold their JetBlue shares as passive investors, acquired for investment in the ordinary course of business. They indicate they no longer hold the securities with any purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of JetBlue Airways Corporation.
Can the Galkins increase or decrease their JetBlue (JBLU) position in the future?
The Galkins reserve the right to acquire additional JetBlue securities or dispose of existing holdings at any time. They note such decisions will depend on their general investment and trading policies, overall market conditions, and other factors they deem relevant.