Form 4: Levi Strauss Director Robert Haas Gifts 250,000 Class A Shares, Direct Holdings Now Zero

Sentiment:

Insider Ownership Change 21 July 2025 3:28 PM

Robert D. Haas, a Director and 10% owner of Levi Strauss & Co., disposed of 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock via a gift, resulting in zero direct beneficial ownership of this class of shares.

Worse than expectedRobert D. Haas, a Director and 10% owner, disposed of 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, resulting in zero direct beneficial ownership of this class of shares. While a gift, this significant reduction in direct insider holdings could be viewed negatively by the market as it reduces direct alignment and commitment from a key insider.

Summary

Robert D. Haas, a Director and 10% owner of Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), reported a change in beneficial ownership.
On July 19, 2025, Haas disposed of 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
The transaction was coded as a "G" for Gift, with a reported price of $0 per share.
Following this transaction, Haas's direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock is reported as 0 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The disposition of a significant block of shares by a director and 10% owner, leading to zero direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock, is generally perceived negatively by the market, even if it's a gift, as it reduces direct insider alignment.

Negatives

A Director and 10% owner disposing of a significant block of shares (250,000) via gift, resulting in zero direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock, could be perceived negatively by investors as a reduction in direct insider alignment and commitment.

Risks

Potential investor concern regarding insider selling/gifting, especially when it leads to zero direct holdings for a significant shareholder and director, which might be interpreted as a lack of confidence or a shift in personal investment strategy.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this Form 4 filing, as it solely reports a change in beneficial ownership.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects a personal decision by a director and significant shareholder regarding their equity holdings in Levi Strauss & Co.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may view the reduction in direct insider ownership by a significant shareholder and director as a negative signal regarding long-term commitment or confidence.

Key Dates

Date	Description
07/19/2025	Date of disposition of 250,000 Class A Common Stock shares by Robert D. Haas.
07/21/2025	Date the Form 4 was signed by Parker B. Phillips, attorney-in-fact for Robert D. Haas.

Recommendation

sell

Keywords

Levi Strauss, LEVI, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Beneficial Ownership, Robert D. Haas, Stock Gift, Director, 10% Owner, Class A Common Stock

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