Form 4: Accel Entertainment CEO Andrew Rubenstein Gifts 6,580 Shares of Class A-1 Common Stock

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Accel Entertainment, Inc. CEO and President Andrew H. Rubenstein reported gifting 6,580 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock on May 23, 2025, reducing his direct beneficial ownership to 4,024,550 shares.

Worse than expectedThe CEO and 10% owner, Andrew H. Rubenstein, disposed of 6,580 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. While a gift, this reduces his direct beneficial ownership and could be perceived as a slight negative for insider alignment.

Summary

  • Andrew H. Rubenstein, who serves as CEO, President, Director, and a 10% Owner of Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL), reported a transaction on May 23, 2025.
  • He disposed of 6,580 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock through a gift, indicated by transaction code 'G'.
  • The shares were disposed of at a price of $0 per share, consistent with a gift.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Rubenstein directly beneficially owns 4,024,550 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The disposition of shares by a key insider, even as a gift, is generally viewed as a slight negative as it reduces direct ownership. However, the amount is relatively small compared to total holdings, preventing a lower score.

Negatives

  • An insider, Andrew H. Rubenstein, disposed of 6,580 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. While a gift, this still represents a reduction in his direct ownership.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: A slight reduction in insider ownership, which might be viewed neutrally to slightly negatively depending on the perception of insider alignment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/23/2025Date of transaction where Andrew H. Rubenstein disposed of shares.
05/28/2025Date the Form 4 was signed and filed.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Accel Entertainment, ACEL, Andrew Rubenstein, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Ownership, Class A-1 Common Stock, Gift of Shares

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