Marriott insider distributes 2M shares to J.W. Marriott
A Marriott International director reports a 2 million-share intra-family capital distribution via an affiliated entity, with no consideration exchanged.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marriott International Inc. (MAR) director Deborah Marriott Harrison reported an intra-family restructuring of her indirect holdings. On September 8, 2026, an affiliated entity, JWM Family Enterprises, Inc., disposed of 2,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock as a capital distribution to J. W. Marriott, Jr., with no consideration received. After this transaction, JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. held 20,027,118 shares indirectly reported for her, and she continues to hold additional Marriott shares directly and through multiple trusts. She disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect holdings except to the extent of her pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Other: 2,000,000 shares
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18 txns
Insider
Harrison Deborah Marriott
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class A Common Stock F1, F2 | 2,000,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock-Dir. Def. Stock Comp Plan-1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 20,027,118 shares (Indirect, JWM Family Enterprises);
Class A Common Stock — 43,631 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock-Dir. Def. Stock Comp Plan-1 — 1,962 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 9,845 shares (Indirect, 2024 Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 695,861 shares (Indirect, By 1974 Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 16,799 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Class A Common Stock — 285,883 shares (Indirect, By Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 240,000 shares (Indirect, Generations Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 21,343 shares (Indirect, Grandchildren Multi-Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 70,203 shares (Indirect, JWM III Trustee 1);
Class A Common Stock — 60,636 shares (Indirect, JWM III Trustee 2);
Class A Common Stock — 48,327 shares (Indirect, JWM III Trustee 3);
Class A Common Stock — 251,000 shares (Indirect, JWM Insurance Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 34,920 shares (Indirect, MCH Investments, LLC);
Class A Common Stock — 57,420 shares (Indirect, MCH Irrev. Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 90,561 shares (Indirect, SMH Investments, LLC);
Class A Common Stock — 12,658 shares (Indirect, SMH Irrev. Trust);
Class A Common Stock — 175,210 shares (Indirect, The Harrison Generation Trust)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Shares transferred as a capital distribution to Mr. J.W. Marriott, Jr. in a transaction exempt as to the transferee under Rule 16a-13. JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. did not receive any consideration in exchange for this capital distribution.
- F2. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Capital distribution shares: 2,000,000 shares
Indirect holdings via JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.: 20,027,118 shares
Direct holdings: 43,631 shares
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6 metrics
Capital distribution shares
2,000,000 shares
Class A Common Stock transferred on September 8, 2026 by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Indirect holdings via JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.
20,027,118 shares
Class A Common Stock indirectly reported for Deborah Marriott Harrison after the distribution
Direct holdings
43,631 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly by Deborah Marriott Harrison after the reported transactions
Director deferred stock units
1,962 units
Class A Common Stock-Dir. Def. Stock Comp Plan-1 balance after September 8, 2026
1974 Trust holdings
695,861 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly "By 1974 Trust" after September 8, 2026
Generations Trust holdings
240,000 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly by "Generations Trust" after September 8, 2026
Key Terms
capital distribution, Rule 16a-13, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest
4 terms
capital distribution financial
"Shares transferred as a capital distribution to Mr. J.W. Marriott, Jr."
Rule 16a-13 regulatory
"in a transaction exempt as to the transferee under Rule 16a-13"
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
What did Deborah Marriott Harrison report in this Form 4 for MAR?
She reported that JWM Family Enterprises, Inc., an entity associated with her, made a capital distribution of 2,000,000 Marriott International Class A shares on September 8, 2026, to J. W. Marriott, Jr., with no consideration received by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Does Deborah Marriott Harrison claim full beneficial ownership of the indirect MAR holdings?
No. The filing states that she disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of her pecuniary interest in them, covering shares held through JWM Family Enterprises, trusts, and related entities.
Was the MAR transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the footnotes instead describe the transaction as a capital distribution exempt under Rule 16a-13, with no reference to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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