JW Marriott Jr (MAR) makes bona fide gift of 17,500 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marriott International insider J.W. Marriott Jr. reported a bona fide gift of 17,500 shares of Class A Common Stock of Marriott International. The gift carried a reported price of $0.00 per share and is classified as a disposition by gift.
Following this transaction, he directly holds 2,540,056 shares of Class A Common Stock. Additional indirect holdings are reported through various entities, including trustee and family vehicles and a 401(k) account, each with their own share balances. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
17,500 shares gifted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
MARRIOTT J W JR
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 17,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,540,056 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 137,217.937 shares (Indirect, 401(k) account)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Gifted shares: 17,500 shares
Gift price per share: $0.0000 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 2,540,056 shares
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7 metrics
Gifted shares
17,500 shares
Class A Common Stock bona fide gift
Gift price per share
$0.0000 per share
Reported price for gifted shares
Direct holdings after transaction
2,540,056 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly post-gift
Trustee 19 indirect holdings
2,720,608 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly as Trustee 19
JWM Family Enterprises holdings
22,027,118 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly via JWM Family Enterprises
By Trust indirect holdings
285,883 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly by trust
401(k) account holdings
137,217.937 shares
Class A Common Stock in 401(k) account
Key Terms
bona fide gift, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, 401(k) account, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Transaction code G is described as a 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.
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 his pecuniary interest therein."
401(k) account financial
"An indirect holding is listed with nature of ownership noted as 401(k) account."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each reported transaction involves Class A Common Stock of Marriott International."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did J.W. Marriott Jr. report for MAR?
J.W. Marriott Jr. reported a bona fide gift of 17,500 shares of Marriott International Class A Common Stock. The Form 4 shows this as a disposition by gift at a reported price of $0.00 per share, rather than an open-market sale or purchase.
What are J.W. Marriott Jr.’s direct Marriott (MAR) holdings after the gift?
After the reported gift transaction, J.W. Marriott Jr. directly holds 2,540,056 shares of Marriott International Class A Common Stock. This post-transaction balance reflects the 17,500-share gift and represents only his direct ownership position as disclosed in the filing.
What indirect Marriott (MAR) holdings are reported in this Form 4?
The filing lists several indirect positions, including 2,720,608 shares as Trustee 19, 22,027,118 shares via JWM Family Enterprises, 285,883 shares held by a trust, and 137,217.937 shares in a 401(k) account. These entities hold the stock rather than J.W. Marriott Jr. personally.
Was this Marriott (MAR) insider transaction a market sale or purchase?
No. The transaction is coded as a bona fide gift, not an open-market sale or purchase. The reported price per share is $0.00, indicating a gratuitous transfer rather than a trade executed on an exchange or through a broker for cash consideration.