Form 4: Ross Stores Director Patricia Mueller Reports Stock Gift to LLC

Ross Stores, Inc. Director Patricia H. Mueller reported a bona fide gift of 1,536 shares of common stock, resulting in both a direct disposition and an indirect acquisition through an LLC.

Summary

• Patricia H. Mueller, a Director of Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock on May 28, 2025.
• The transaction was categorized as a bona fide gift (Transaction Code 'G').
• Ms. Mueller directly disposed of 1,536 shares of Common Stock at a transaction price of $0.
• Following this direct disposition, her direct beneficial ownership stands at 2,571 shares of Common Stock.
• Concurrently, 1,536 shares of Common Stock were indirectly acquired at a price of $0, held in the name of LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, an entity involving Ms. Mueller.
• After this indirect acquisition, the beneficial ownership through LT Doglover Holdings, LLC is 4,040 shares of Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. A Form 4 reporting a bona fide gift is a routine disclosure of an insider's personal financial planning and does not reflect positively or negatively on the company's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Related Party Transactions

• The indirect acquisition of shares is through LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, which involves Patricia H. Mueller, indicating a related party transaction for beneficial ownership purposes.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal direct impact on shareholders as this is a personal transaction by a director and does not affect the company's operations or financial health.
• No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

Recommendation

Keywords

Ross Stores, ROST, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, Patricia H. Mueller, Director, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership