GHC insider nets 7,582-share option exercise; post-trade holds 27,476
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Graham Holdings (GHC) insider filed a Form 4 reporting an option exercise and related share withholding. On 11/11/2025, the reporting person exercised 7,582 options (code M) at $872.01 per share, executed on a net settlement basis ahead of the November 12, 2025 expiration. A subsequent transaction (code F) showed 6,839 shares disposed at $1,085.29, consistent with tax/settlement withholding. Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership was 27,476 Class B shares. The filing also lists 8 shares held indirectly by a spouse and 5,600 shares held in a trust, with beneficial ownership disclaimed.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
7,582 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
O'Shaughnessy Laura
Role
10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 7,582 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 7,582 | $872.01 | $6.61M |
| Tax Withholding | Class B Common Stock | 6,839 | $1,085.29 | $7.42M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Indirect, Spouse);
Class B Common Stock — 34,315 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 5,500 shares (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 8 shares (Indirect, Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- The options exercise was executed in anticipation of the November 12, 2025 expiration date on a net settlement basis. The reporting person has no voting or investment power with respect to such shares. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities. The reporting person's spouse is a trustee of the trust that owns the reported securities. The reporting person is a beneficiary of such trust but has no voting or investment power with respect to the shares held in such trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities. Shares of Class A Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class B Common Stock at any time on a one-for-one basis and have no expiration date. The stock option is fully vested. After this exercise of 7,582 options, the reporting person's spouse has no options remaining under the related grant.
FAQ
What insider transaction did GHC report on Form 4?
An option exercise of 7,582 Class B shares (code M) at $872.01 on 11/11/2025, followed by a withholding/disposition of 6,839 shares (code F) at $1,085.29.
What are the reporting person’s direct holdings after the transactions for GHC?
Direct beneficial ownership is 27,476 Class B shares after the reported transactions.
What do the transaction codes M and F mean in the GHC Form 4?
Code M indicates an option exercise. Code F reflects share withholding/disposition, typically for taxes or exercise costs.