Endeavor Foundation gifts 19,000 CENTRAL SECURITIES (NYSE: CET) shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Endeavor Foundation, Inc., a ten percent owner of Central Securities Corp, reported a bona fide gift of 19,000 shares of Common Stock on May 19, 2026. The gift carried a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that this was a non-market transfer. After the transaction, Endeavor Foundation directly held 9,519,835 Common shares, indicating the gifted amount was a small fraction of its overall position.

Insider Trade Summary

19,000 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION, INC.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	19,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,519,835 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares gifted: 19,000 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 9,519,835 shares +2 more

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Shares gifted 19,000 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock on May 19, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported value for gifted Central Securities common shares

Shares held after transaction 9,519,835 shares Endeavor Foundation direct holdings following gift

Gift transactions count 1 transaction Single bona fide gift reported in this Form 4

Total shares gifted in filing 19,000 shares GiftShares in transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, ten percent owner, Form 4

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"Transaction code description and footnote classify the transfer as a bona fide gift."

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"The security title for the reported transaction is Common Stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

ten percent owner financial

"Endeavor Foundation, Inc. is indicated as a ten percent owner of the issuer."

Form 4 regulatory

"Insider Filing Data (Form 4) summarizes Endeavor Foundation’s gift transaction."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION, INC.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1060 PARK AVE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10028

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP [ CET ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/19/2026		G		19,000	D	(1)	9,519,835	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Bonafide Gift

	/s/Marlene A. Krumholz as Attorney-in-fact for Endeavor Foundation, Inc.	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Endeavor Foundation report in CET stock?

Endeavor Foundation reported a bona fide gift of 19,000 shares of Central Securities Corp common stock. The transaction, coded as a gift, was recorded at $0.00 per share and reflects a non-market transfer rather than an open-market trade.

How many Central Securities (CET) shares did Endeavor Foundation hold after the gift?

After gifting 19,000 common shares, Endeavor Foundation held 9,519,835 Central Securities Corp shares directly. This shows the transaction involved only a small portion of its overall position while maintaining substantial ownership in the company.

When did Endeavor Foundation’s gift of CET shares occur?

The bona fide gift of 19,000 Central Securities Corp common shares by Endeavor Foundation occurred on May 19, 2026. This date is reported as the official transaction date in the Form 4 insider filing data for the non-derivative common stock.

What does the Form 4 gift code mean for Central Securities (CET)?

The Form 4 uses transaction code “G” to classify Endeavor Foundation’s transfer as a bona fide gift. This indicates a disposition without sale proceeds, distinguishing it from open-market buying or selling activity in Central Securities Corp common stock.

Is Endeavor Foundation considered a major holder of Central Securities Corp (CET)?

Yes. In the filing, Endeavor Foundation is identified as a ten percent owner of Central Securities Corp. Even after gifting 19,000 shares, it directly holds 9,519,835 common shares, confirming its role as a significant shareholder in the company.