Philip Knight gifts 4.5M NIKE (NKE) Class B shares to spouse
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NIKE, Inc.’s Chairman Emeritus Philip H. Knight reported a large internal family transfer of NIKE Class B Common Stock. On February 11, 2026, 4,500,000 Class B shares were transferred to his spouse as a bona fide gift for no consideration.
After this gift, Knight’s direct holdings in NIKE Class B stock stand at 8,335,687 shares. The 4,500,000 shares are held directly by his spouse, Penelope P. Knight, and are reported as indirectly owned; Knight expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of those spouse-held shares for Section 16 and other purposes.
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Insider Trade Summary
9,000,000 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
KNIGHT PHILIP H
Role
Insider
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 4,500,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class B Common Stock | 4,500,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 8,335,687 shares (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 4,500,000 shares (Indirect, by Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares transferred to the reporting person's spouse for no consideration. Shares held directly by spouse, Penelope P. Knight. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Philip H. Knight report at NIKE (NKE)?
Philip H. Knight reported a bona fide gift of 4,500,000 shares of NIKE Class B Common Stock to his spouse. The transfer occurred on February 11, 2026 and was made for no consideration, meaning no payment was received.
What are Philip H. Knight’s direct NIKE (NKE) holdings after this Form 4 gift?
Following the reported gift, Philip H. Knight directly holds 8,335,687 shares of NIKE Class B Common Stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership after the 4,500,000-share transfer to his spouse on February 11, 2026.