Public Storage director gifts 12,000 shares
Public Storage director Avedick B. Poladian reported a series of bona fide gift transfers of the company’s common shares.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Public Storage director Avedick B. Poladian reported a series of bona fide gift transfers of the company’s common shares. On April 10, 2026, he recorded six gift transactions covering a total of 12,000 shares, including transfers of 2,000 shares to each of three AMMEA trusts where he serves as trustee. Following these changes, he holds 24,163 shares directly, 2,000 shares in each of the three trusts, and 1,000 shares indirectly through an IRA.
Insider Trade Summary
12,000 shares gifted
Gift
7 txns
Insider
POLADIAN AVEDICK BARUYR
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust 1);
Common Shares — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust 2);
Common Shares — 24,163 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust 3);
Common Shares — 1,000 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. On April 10, 2026, the reporting person transferred 2,000 common shares to each of three trusts of which he is trustee.
- F2. AMMEA Trust #1, Avedick B. Poladian as trustee
- F3. AMMEA Trust #2, Avedick B. Poladian as trustee
- F4. AMMEA Trust #3, Avedick B. Poladian as trustee
- F5. By the custodian of an IRA for the benefit of Avedick B. Poladian.
Key Figures
Gifted shares total: 12,000 shares
Per-trust gift: 2,000 shares
Direct holdings after gifts: 24,163 shares
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7 metrics
Gifted shares total
12,000 shares
Gift transactions reported on April 10, 2026
Per-trust gift
2,000 shares
Transferred to each of three AMMEA trusts
Direct holdings after gifts
24,163 shares
Common shares held directly after transactions
Trust 1 holdings
2,000 shares
Common shares held indirectly by Trust 1
Trust 2 holdings
2,000 shares
Common shares held indirectly by Trust 2
Trust 3 holdings
2,000 shares
Common shares held indirectly by Trust 3
IRA holdings
1,000 shares
Common shares held indirectly by IRA
Key Terms
bona fide gift, indirect ownership, trustee, IRA, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "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.
indirect ownership financial
"transactions marked with ownership_type "indirect" and nature_of_ownership"
trustee financial
"“AMMEA Trust #1, Avedick B. Poladian as trustee”"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
IRA financial
"“By the custodian of an IRA for the benefit of Avedick B. Poladian.”"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Public Storage (PSA) director Avedick B. Poladian report?
Director Avedick B. Poladian reported a series of bona fide gift transfers of Public Storage common shares. The Form 4 lists six gift transactions involving 12,000 shares in total, recorded on April 10, 2026, rather than open-market purchases or sales.
How did Avedick B. Poladian’s direct Public Storage (PSA) holdings change after the gifts?
After the reported gifts, Poladian’s direct holdings stood at 24,163 Public Storage common shares. The Form 4 shows multiple gift entries that reduce his direct position while establishing or increasing indirect stakes through three AMMEA trusts that each hold 2,000 shares.
What indirect Public Storage (PSA) holdings does Avedick B. Poladian report after these transactions?
Poladian reports indirect ownership of 2,000 Public Storage shares in each of three AMMEA trusts and 1,000 shares via an IRA. The Form 4 notes his role as trustee of each AMMEA trust and identifies the IRA as being for his benefit.
Were Avedick B. Poladian’s Public Storage (PSA) transactions open-market sales or purchases?
No, the transactions are coded as bona fide gifts rather than open-market trades. The Form 4 uses transaction code “G” for each entry, indicating non-cash, gift-related dispositions, with no reported purchase or sale prices for the Public Storage common shares.
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