Large Levi Strauss (LEVI) insider stake reshaped via entity and trust holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. 10% owner Jennifer C. Haas reported several internal transfers involving Class B Common Stock, each share convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock with no expiration. On February 3, 2026, entities associated with her transferred blocks of 1,938 Class B shares (transaction code G) into positions corresponding to 1,938 Class A shares at a stated price of $0 per derivative security.

After these transactions, one directly held position shows an underlying 11,167,747 Class A shares, with additional indirect positions of 1,938 and 33,708 underlying Class A shares. Further indirect holdings of 5,498,804 and 4,330,680 underlying Class A shares are held through a custodial account, a dependent, a limited liability company, and trusts. The filing notes that these arrangements are for the benefit of others, and in several cases Haas disclaims beneficial ownership, including for an LLC where she is manager but has no ownership interest.

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^*

Haas Jennifer C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARGONAUT SECURITIES COMPANY

1155 BATTERY STREET

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LEVI STRAUSS & CO [ LEVI ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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

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

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

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

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
Class B Common Stock	(1)	02/03/2026		G		1,938		(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	1,938	$0	11,167,747	D
Class B Common Stock	(1)	02/03/2026		G		1,938		(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	1,938	$0	1,938	I	See note(2)
Class B Common Stock	(1)	02/03/2026		G		1,938		(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	1,938	$0	33,708	I	See note(3)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	(1)		5,498,804	I	See note(4)
Class B Common Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	(1)		4,330,680	I	See note(5)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at the option of the holder and has no expiration date.

2. Shares held in a custodial account for the benefit of another. Ms. Haas is the custodian and has sole voting and investment power over the account. She disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.

3. Shares held by Ms. Haas' dependent. Ms. Haas disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.

4. Shares held by a limited liability company of which Ms. Haas is the manager. Ms. Haas has no ownership interest in the limited liability company. She disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.

5. Shares held in trusts of which Ms. Haas is the trustee.

	/s/ Christina M. Hamilton as Attorney-in-fact for Jennifer C. Haas	02/05/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did Levi Strauss (LEVI) report for Jennifer C. Haas?

Levi Strauss reported internal transfers by entities associated with 10% owner Jennifer C. Haas on February 3, 2026. These involved 1,938-share blocks of Class B Common Stock, each convertible into Class A shares, reflected as derivative positions rather than open‑market trades.

How many Levi Strauss shares does Jennifer C. Haas hold after this Form 4?

The filing shows a direct derivative position over 11,167,747 Class B shares, each convertible into Class A shares. Additional indirect positions reflect 1,938, 33,708, 5,498,804, and 4,330,680 underlying Class A shares held via custodial, family, LLC, and trust arrangements.

What does the Class B to Class A conversion mean for Levi Strauss (LEVI) shares?

Each share of Levi Strauss Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at the holder’s option, with no expiration date. This means the derivative positions can be turned into equivalent Class A shares on a one‑for‑one basis.

Were Levi Strauss (LEVI) shares bought or sold for cash in this insider filing?

The reported derivative transactions use code G and list a price of $0 per security, indicating transfers rather than cash purchases or sales. The filing records changes in how positions are held across direct and indirect accounts, not new cash investments.

How are the indirect Levi Strauss holdings of Jennifer C. Haas structured?

Indirect Levi Strauss positions are held through a custodial account, a dependent, a limited liability company, and trusts. The filing notes Haas serves as custodian, manager, or trustee, and in several of these arrangements she disclaims beneficial ownership of the underlying shares.

Why does the Levi Strauss Form 4 mention beneficial ownership disclaimers?

Beneficial ownership disclaimers clarify that some shares are held for others’ benefit or through entities. The filing explains that certain holdings are in a custodial account, for a dependent, or in an LLC and trusts, and Haas disclaims beneficial ownership in several of these indirect positions.