Form 4: UMH Properties Director Acquires Shares in Stock Award

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jeffrey A. Carus, a director of UMH Properties, Inc., acquired 1,223 shares of company stock at $18.30 per share on March 25, 2025, as part of a director stock award.

Summary

  • On March 25, 2025, Jeffrey A. Carus, a director of UMH Properties, Inc., acquired 1,223 shares of UMH Properties, Inc. stock.
  • The acquisition was a stock award for directors, with the shares acquired at a price of $18.30 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Carus directly owns 26,573.72 shares of UMH Properties, Inc.
  • Carus also has indirect ownership through custodial accounts for his sons, Daniel (586.91 shares) and Ethan (487.35 shares).
  • Carus also directly owns 500 shares of UMH Properties, Inc. (Preferred D).
  • Additionally, Carus holds derivative securities, including options to purchase 11,000 shares at $15.80 (exercisable 01/10/2025, expiring 01/10/2034) and 10,000 shares at $14.36 (exercisable 03/21/2024, expiring 03/21/2033).

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. It's a routine disclosure of a director's stock award. While stock awards can be seen as positive, this is a standard transaction.

Positives

  • A director receiving a stock award can be seen as a positive sign, aligning the director's interests with those of the shareholders.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are routine disclosures required by the SEC to provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders. They are closely watched by investors seeking to understand management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction could have a minor positive impact on shareholder sentiment, as it aligns the director's interests with those of the shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/21/2024Date exercisable for options to purchase 10,000 shares at $14.36, expiring 03/21/2033
01/10/2025Date exercisable for options to purchase 11,000 shares at $15.80, expiring 01/10/2034
03/25/2025Date of stock award transaction where Jeffrey A. Carus acquired 1,223 shares at $18.30 per share
03/27/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing

Keywords

UMH Properties, Director, Stock Award, Beneficial Ownership, Form 4, Securities

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