Nelnet Form 4 Reveals 5.2M Indirect Shares Held by Exec Chair Dunlap
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) – Form 4 filed 30-Jul-2025
Executive Chairman and 10% owner Michael S. Dunlap reports indirect beneficial ownership of ≈5.21 million Class B shares and 136 Class A shares across multiple entities as of the 28-Jul-2025 transaction date. The holdings are spread among Union Financial Services, Inc. (1.59 M shares), five 2015 Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, two 2011 Post-Annuity Irrevocable Trusts, six 2015 Post-Annuity Irrevocable Trusts, three 2023 Post-Annuity Irrevocable Trusts, and six Dynasty Trusts established in 2011-2019. Dunlap disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in each vehicle.
This filing is the second of two Form 4s submitted the same day to report the 28-Jul-2025 transfers; the first filing contained the initial line items, while this document lists additional positions that exceeded the SEC table-row limit. No derivative securities are reported, and the form provides no transaction codes, prices, or share counts acquired/disposed, indicating that this portion of the disclosure is limited to post-transfer ownership totals.
Because the filing records ownership rather than open-market activity, it does not directly signal buying or selling pressure for NNI shares, but it confirms that Dunlap continues to control a significant equity stake—largely through estate-planning structures.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Chairman reports 5.2 M indirect shares; no buy/sell data—neutral signal.
The form discloses sizeable indirect holdings yet lacks transaction codes or pricing, so it neither evidences insider buying nor selling. The positions remain concentrated within trusts and a 50%-owned corporation, suggesting estate or tax planning rather than a change in economic exposure. Market impact should be minimal because no shares were reported as entering the public float.
TL;DR: Filing clarifies ownership structure; governance risk unchanged.
Dunlap continues to exercise voting influence over >5 M Class B shares, maintaining his entrenched control. The multiplicity of trust vehicles introduces complexity but is common in founder-led firms. As there is no reduction in underlying economic stake, the governance balance and potential related-party considerations remain stable.
Insider Trade Summary
25 transactions reported
Mixed
25 txns
Insider
DUNLAP MICHAEL S
Role
Executive Chairman of Board
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 1,586,691 shares (Indirect, By corporation);
Class A Common Stock — 46 shares (Indirect, By trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares held by Union Financial Services, Inc. ("UFS"), of which the reporting person is president and owns 50.0% of the outstanding capital stock. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by UFS, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by UFS except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated October 13, 2015. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated October 13, 2015. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated October 13, 2015. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated October 13, 2015. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Michael S. Dunlap 2011 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Michael S. Dunlap 2011 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Michael S. Dunlap 2011 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate 2015 post annuity irrevocable trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Michael S. Dunlap 2023 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Michael S. Dunlap 2023 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Michael S. Dunlap 2023 Post Annuity Irrevocable Trust, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Dynasty Trust established by the reporting person in 2011, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the initial beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Dynasty Trust established by the reporting person in 2011, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the initial beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a separate Dynasty Trust established by the reporting person in 2011, of which an adult son of the reporting person is the initial beneficiary. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Dynasty Trust established by the reporting person in 2019, of which the adult sons of the reporting person and his spouse are the initial beneficiaries. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares held by a Dynasty Trust established by the reporting person's spouse in 2019, of which the adult sons of the reporting person and his spouse are the initial beneficiaries. The reporting person continues to report beneficial ownership of all the shares held by the trust, but disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
FAQ
What is the transaction date disclosed in this Form 4?
The earliest transaction date listed is 28-Jul-2025.
Were any open-market purchases or sales reported?
No. The filing lists post-transaction ownership totals only; no transaction codes or prices are provided.
Why was a second Form 4 necessary?
The filer states that SEC limits on table line items required a second Form 4 to capture additional holdings.
Are any derivative securities involved?
No derivative securities are reported in this filing.