Niehaus gifts Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) shares to charity foundation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. director Robert H. Niehaus reported non-market transfers of ZETA common stock. On May 7, 2026, he made two bona fide gifts totaling 120,000 shares of common stock, with no payment of consideration received.
One 60,000-share gift is reported as indirectly held "By The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation," a 501(c)(3) charity on whose management board he serves. The other 60,000-share gift came from his direct holdings, leaving 604,575 directly held shares after the transaction. A prior November 12, 2025 restructuring transaction moved 346,110 shares in connection with a pro rata distribution by Greenhill Capital Partners III, L.P. for no consideration.
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Insider Trade Summary
120,000 shares gifted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
NIEHAUS ROBERT H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common stock | 60,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Common stock | 60,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Common stock | 346,110 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common stock — 604,575 shares (Direct, null);
Common stock — 60,000 shares (Indirect, By The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation)
Footnotes (1)
- Greenhill Capital Partners III, L.P. ("GCP III") distributed these shares to its partners on a pro rata basis for no consideration. The reported transaction involved a transfer of securities by gift for which no payment of consideration was received by the reporting person. The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation and the reporting person is on the management board of the charity.
Key Figures
Total shares gifted: 120,000 shares
Individual gift size: 60,000 shares
Direct holdings after gifts: 604,575 shares
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5 metrics
Total shares gifted
120,000 shares
Bona fide gifts of common stock on May 7, 2026
Individual gift size
60,000 shares
Each of two gift transactions on May 7, 2026
Direct holdings after gifts
604,575 shares
Common stock held directly following May 7, 2026 gifts
Indirect foundation holdings
60,000 shares
Held by The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation after gift
Restructuring transaction size
346,110 shares
Other acquisition or disposition on November 12, 2025
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Other acquisition or disposition, pro rata basis, 501(c)(3) foundation
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"The reported transaction involved a transfer of securities by gift for which no payment of consideration was received"
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.
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""
pro rata basis financial
"Greenhill Capital Partners III, L.P. distributed these shares to its partners on a pro rata basis"
A "pro rata basis" means dividing or distributing something proportionally according to each person's share or interest. For example, if a group shares costs or profits, each person receives or pays a portion that reflects their contribution or ownership percentage. This method ensures fairness by allocating resources in line with individual stakes, which is important for investors to understand how gains, losses, or costs are fairly shared.
501(c)(3) foundation financial
"The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation and the reporting person is on the management board"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Robert H. Niehaus report for Zeta Global (ZETA)?
Robert H. Niehaus reported non-market transfers of Zeta Global common stock. On May 7, 2026, he made two bona fide gifts totaling 120,000 shares, and a prior November 12, 2025 restructuring transaction involving 346,110 shares was also disclosed.
What Zeta Global (ZETA) holdings does Robert H. Niehaus report after these gifts?
After the May 7, 2026 gifts, Robert H. Niehaus reports 604,575 Zeta Global common shares held directly. In addition, 60,000 shares are reported as indirectly held by The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation, reflecting his charitable-related holdings.