CALAMOS JOHN P SR 4

What Happened

• John P. Calamos Sr. (reported as a 10% owner) disclosed an in‑kind distribution related to Calamos Aksia Hedged Strategies Fund. The Form 4 shows both a disposition and an acquisition of 938,955.955 Class I shares on 2026-06-29 at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0.00). The filing (transaction code J) reflects an in‑kind transfer of those shares from Calamos Investments LLC to Calamos Family Partners, Inc.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-29; price reported: $0.00 per share; amount: 938,955.955 shares.
• Reported total value: $0.00 (in‑kind distribution, not an open‑market sale/purchase).
• Transaction code: J (other acquisition/disposition — in this case, an in‑kind distribution; footnote F1 confirms the transfer from Calamos Investments LLC to Calamos Family Partners, Inc.).
• Ownership context: filer is a 10% owner; footnote F3 notes Mr. Calamos, Calamos Investments LLC, and Calamos Advisors LLC are a Section 13(d) “group” with related disclaimers. Footnote F2 notes a balance includes shares from dividend reinvestment (12/15/2025). Footnotes F4/F5 indicate some shares are held directly by Calamos Investments LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC.
• Filing timeliness: Form filed 2026-07-01 for a 2026-06-29 transaction; no late filing indicated.

Context

• This was an in‑kind distribution/transfer between related entities, not an open‑market buy or sell, so it does not directly signal personal trading sentiment. For 10% owners and affiliated entities, such transfers often reflect internal allocation, estate or tax planning, or fund mechanics rather than market timing.