Form 4: Hyatt 10% Owner Trust Gifts 496K Class B Shares
Insider Transaction Report
PDTA Tom Trust, a member of Hyatt Hotels Corp's 10% owner group, reported gifting 496,237 shares of Class B Common Stock convertible to Class A shares.
Summary
- PDTA Tom Trust, identified as a member of Hyatt Hotels Corp's 10% owner group, reported a disposition of 496,237 shares of Class B Common Stock.
- The transaction occurred on January 1, 2026, and was coded as a gift (G), with a price of $0.
- Each Class B Common Stock share is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into one share of Class A Common Stock.
- Class B shares also automatically convert into Class A shares upon any transfer, except for certain permitted transfers.
- Following this transaction, the reporting person's beneficial ownership of derivative securities is 0.
- Maroon Private Trust Company, LLC serves as the trustee for PDTA Tom Trust and holds investment power over the shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral. The filing reports a gift of shares by a 10% owner group member, which is a factual disclosure of an ownership change rather than a positive or negative operational event for the company.
Future Outlook
N/A. This filing reports a past transaction and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance.
Management Comments
- Maroon Private Trust Company, LLC serves as trustee of the Reporting Person and has investment power over the shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
- The beneficiaries of the Reporting Person do not have investment power over the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Reporting Person.
- The Reporting Person may be deemed to be a member of a group because the Reporting Person has agreed to certain voting agreements and limitations on transfers of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
- The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
Industry Context
N/A. This Form 4 filing details an insider ownership change and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitor analysis.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The disposition of a significant block of Class B shares by a 10% owner group member, even as a gift, represents a change in beneficial ownership that could subtly shift the dynamics of control or influence within the shareholder base.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Date of earliest transaction (disposition of Class B Common Stock) |
| 01/02/2026 | Signature date of the reporting person's trustee |
Keywords
Hyatt Hotels Corp, H, SEC Form 4, beneficial ownership, insider transaction, Class B Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, stock gift, 10% owner
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