Director at UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) adds to stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UMH PROPERTIES, INC. director Jeffrey A. Carus reported an open-market purchase of 500 common shares at $14.50 per share. Following this transaction, his directly held common stock position is 33,565.73 shares.
He also holds stock options covering 11,000 shares at an exercise price of $15.80 expiring on January 10, 2034, 10,000 shares at $14.36 expiring on March 21, 2033, 12,000 shares at $16.86 expiring on June 16, 2035, and 12,000 shares at $16.15 expiring on January 21, 2036.
Additional holdings include indirect common stock positions of 729.39 shares and 620.58 shares in custodial accounts for his sons Daniel and Ethan, as well as 500 shares of UMH Properties, Inc. Preferred D stock held directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 500 shares ($7,250)
Net Buy
8 txns
Insider
Carus Jeffrey A
Role
Director
Bought
500 shs ($7K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | UMH Properties, Inc. | 500 | $14.50 | $7K |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | UMH Properties, Inc. (Preferred D) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
UMH Properties, Inc. — 33,565.73 shares (Direct);
UMH Properties, Inc. — 729.39 shares (Indirect, Custodial account for Son, Daniel);
UMH Properties, Inc. (Preferred D) — 500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 500 shares at $14.50
Direct common holdings: 33,565.73 shares
Stock options 2034: 11,000 shares at $15.80
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8 metrics
Open-market purchase
500 shares at $14.50
Common stock bought on April 1, 2026
Direct common holdings
33,565.73 shares
Shares held directly after transaction
Stock options 2034
11,000 shares at $15.80
Option award expiring January 10, 2034
Stock options 2033
10,000 shares at $14.36
Option award expiring March 21, 2033
Stock options 2035
12,000 shares at $16.86
Option award expiring June 16, 2035
Stock options 2036
12,000 shares at $16.15
Option award expiring January 21, 2036
Indirect custodial holding (Daniel)
729.39 shares
Custodial account for Son, Daniel
Preferred D holding
500 shares
UMH Properties, Inc. Preferred D held directly
Key Terms
open-market purchase, exercise price, expiration date, custodial account, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"reported an open-market purchase of 500 common shares"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
exercise price financial
"at an exercise price of $15.80 expiring on January 10, 2034"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"expiring on January 10, 2034, 10,000 shares at $14.36 expiring"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
custodial account financial
"custodial accounts for his sons Daniel and Ethan"
A custodial account is an investment or bank account opened and managed by an adult (the custodian) for the benefit of someone who cannot legally control assets, typically a minor. Think of it as a wallet held by a trusted guardian until the beneficiary reaches a legal age: it lets you save and invest on someone’s behalf, affects who makes decisions and who pays taxes, and determines when control of the assets transfers to the beneficiary—details investors watch for tax consequences, ownership rules, and timing of control.
Preferred D stock financial
"500 shares of UMH Properties, Inc. Preferred D stock held directly"
FAQ
What did UMH (UMH) director Jeffrey A. Carus do in this Form 4 filing?
Jeffrey A. Carus reported buying 500 UMH common shares in an open-market transaction. The purchase increases his directly held stake and is disclosed to show changes in insider ownership for transparency to other shareholders and market participants.
What indirect UMH (UMH) holdings are reported for Jeffrey A. Carus in this Form 4?
The filing lists 729.39 UMH common shares in a custodial account for his son Daniel and 620.58 shares in a custodial account for his son Ethan. These are reported as indirect holdings, separate from his personally held shares and derivative awards.
Does Jeffrey A. Carus hold any UMH (UMH) preferred stock?
Yes. The Form 4 shows he directly holds 500 shares of UMH Properties, Inc. Preferred D stock. This preferred position is reported separately from his common stock and option holdings, providing a fuller picture of his overall exposure to UMH securities.