Markell Jack A. 4
4 · Graham Holdings Co · Filed Apr 2, 2026
Research Summary
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Graham Holdings (GHC) Director Jack A. Markell Receives 8 Shares
What Happened
Jack A. Markell, a director of Graham Holdings Co. (GHC), acquired 8 shares on April 1, 2026. The shares were issued at $1,061.70 each for a total value of $8,494. This was an award/acquisition (A) — shares received in lieu of cash director fees rather than an open-market purchase.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: 2026-04-01, 8 shares at $1,061.70 each.
- Total value: $8,494 (per filing).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
- Footnote: F1 — securities were acquired under the Director Share Purchase Program as an election to receive part of director fees in stock instead of cash.
- Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-04-02 for a 2026-04-01 transaction (appears timely).
Context
Receiving shares under a director share purchase program is routine compensation and does not necessarily indicate a personal buy/sell decision or signal about the company’s prospects. The dollar value here is modest relative to typical insider transactions; retail investors should view this as a compensation election rather than a large-scale insider accumulation.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Markell Jack A.
Director
Transactions
- Award
Class B Common Stock
[F1]2026-04-01$1061.70/sh+8$8,494→ 41 total(indirect: By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Securities acquired pursuant to the Director's election under the Director Share Purchase Program to receive a portion of the fees received for service as a director in stock in lieu of cash.
Signature
/s/ Nicole M. Maddrey for Jack A. Markell|2026-04-02