Form 4: Genie Energy Director Howard S. Jonas Transfers Class B Common Stock to Dynasty Trust

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Howard S. Jonas reports a transfer of Genie Energy Class B Common Stock from a marital trust to a dynasty trust for the benefit of his children.

Summary

  • On July 24, 2024, Howard S. Jonas, a director and 10% owner of Genie Energy Ltd., reported a transaction involving Class B Common Stock.
  • 950,398 shares were transferred from the Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Marital Trust to the Debbie Y. Jonas 2018 Dynasty Trust.
  • The Dynasty Trust is for the benefit of Jonas' children and their heirs, while the Marital Trust benefits Jonas and his wife.
  • Following the transaction, Jonas continues to hold a significant amount of Genie Energy stock both directly and indirectly through various trusts and partnerships.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing reporting a transfer of shares. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and doesn't necessarily reflect broader industry trends.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction may have a minor impact on shareholders as it involves a transfer of shares between trusts controlled by a major shareholder, but it does not represent a sale to the open market.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/24/2024Date of stock transfer transaction
08/03/2024Vesting date for 36,667 restricted shares
08/03/2025Vesting date for 36,666 restricted shares
02/10/2025Vesting date for a portion of the remaining 73,333 restricted shares
02/10/2026Vesting date for a portion of the remaining 73,333 restricted shares
07/26/2024Date of Form 4 signature

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