Form 4: American Eagle Outfitters Executive Chairman Jay Schottenstein Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman & CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, reports acquisition and disposal of common stock, resulting in adjusted beneficial ownership.

Summary

  • On February 21, 2025, Jay Schottenstein, the Executive Chairman & CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, reported changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's common stock.
  • He acquired 179,836 shares of common stock at $0.00, and disposed of 60,628 shares at $13.77.
  • Following these transactions, his direct ownership stands at 1,891,059 shares.
  • He also has indirect ownership through Schottenstein SEI, LLC (2,611,235 shares), SEI, Inc. (2,971,202 shares), and various family trusts (7,435,574 shares).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing reporting changes in beneficial ownership, which carries a neutral sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to changes in beneficial ownership by a company insider, which is a common occurrence in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The change in ownership may have a minor impact on shareholder confidence, depending on the interpretation of the transactions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/21/2025Date of the reported transactions (acquisition and disposal of shares).
02/24/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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