Form 4: Slim Family Affiliate Sells PBF Energy Shares

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Control Empresarial de Capitales, an entity associated with the Slim Family, reported the sale of 680,000 Class A Common Shares of PBF Energy Inc. across four transactions in early February 2026.

Worse than expectedA significant insider, Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., sold 680,000 Class A Common Shares.The sales reduce the beneficial ownership of the Slim Family-affiliated entity in PBF Energy Inc., which can be perceived negatively by the market.

Summary

  • Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. (CEC), identified as a 10% owner and director-affiliated entity, sold Class A Common Shares of PBF Energy Inc. (PBF).
  • A total of 680,000 Class A Common Shares were sold over two days: 200,000 shares on February 3, 2026, and 480,000 shares on February 4, 2026.
  • The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $33.2817 to $35.2764 per share.
  • Following these transactions, CEC beneficially owns 29,583,498 Class A Common Shares.
  • This remaining stake represents approximately 25.5% of PBF Energy's 115,847,488 issued and outstanding Class A Common Shares, as reported in the Form 10-Q filed on October 30, 2025.
  • The Slim Family, through their beneficial ownership of Control Empresarial, is deemed to indirectly beneficially own these shares.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a slightly negative signal, as a significant insider has reduced their stake, which can sometimes be interpreted as a lack of confidence or a portfolio rebalancing, though it is a disclosure of a past transaction.

Positives

  • NA

Negatives

  • A significant insider, Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., sold 680,000 Class A Common Shares of PBF Energy Inc.
  • The sales occurred over two consecutive days, indicating a planned reduction in the insider's equity exposure.

Risks

  • NA

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

  • NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that insider selling, particularly by a significant shareholder like Control Empresarial de Capitales (affiliated with the Slim Family), can sometimes be interpreted by the market as a signal regarding the company's future prospects or a strategic portfolio rebalancing. This transaction reduces their stake in PBF Energy, a refiner, at a time when the energy sector can experience volatility.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • NA

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment

Legal Proceedings

  • NA

Related Party Transactions

  • Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., an entity affiliated with the Slim Family (who are also deemed beneficial owners), sold Class A Common Shares of PBF Energy Inc.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: May interpret the insider selling as a negative signal, potentially impacting investor confidence and share price.
  • Management: The transaction itself does not directly impact management operations but could influence market perception of the company.

Next Steps

  • NA

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/03/2022Powers of Attorney for the Slim Family and Control Empresarial filed as exhibits to Schedule 13D/A.
10/30/2025Date of Issuer's Form 10-Q reporting 115,847,488 Class A Common Shares outstanding.
02/03/2026First transaction date for the sale of 59,341 and 140,659 Class A Common Shares.
02/04/2026Second transaction date for the sale of 220,400 and 259,600 Class A Common Shares.
02/05/2026Signature date of the Form 4 filing.

Recommendation

hold

The filing reports a significant insider sale by Control Empresarial de Capitales, an entity associated with the Slim Family, reducing their stake in PBF Energy Inc. While insider selling can be a negative signal, this Form 4 alone does not provide sufficient fundamental information to warrant a strong buy or sell recommendation. Investors should monitor future insider activity and broader company performance.

Keywords

PBF Energy, PBF, Control Empresarial de Capitales, Slim Family, insider trading, Form 4, share sale, beneficial ownership, Class A Common Shares

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