Last updated: 12 February 2024 at 5:27pm EST

William Carstanjen Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of William C Carstanjen is at least $219 Million dollars as of 31 December 2023. Mr. Carstanjen owns over 19,272 units of Churchill Downs stock worth over $206,056,703 and over the last 19 years he sold CHDN stock worth over $2,614,367. In addition, he makes $10,601,300 as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Churchill Downs.

Mr. Carstanjen CHDN stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

William has made over 16 trades of the Churchill Downs stock since 2012, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 19,272 units of CHDN stock worth $2,702,898 on 31 December 2023.

The largest trade he's ever made was exercising 151,942 units of Churchill Downs stock on 30 October 2023 worth over $21,309,866. On average, William trades about 6,693 units every 64 days since 2005. As of 31 December 2023 he still owns at least 1,469,210 units of Churchill Downs stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Carstanjen stock trades at the bottom of the page.





William Carstanjen biography

William C. Carstanjen serves as Chief Executive Officer, Director of the Company. Mr. Carstanjen was named the Company’s twelfth Chief Executive Officer in August 2014 and appointed to the Board of Directors in July 2015. Mr. Carstanjen served as CDI’s President and Chief Operating Officer (2011-2014), CDI’s Chief Operating Officer (2009-2011) and as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Development Officer for the Company (2005-2009). Mr. Carstanjen joined CDI in July 2005 after serving as an executive with General Electric Company. Mr. Carstanjen began his career as an attorney with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. Mr. Carstanjen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his leadership role at CDI. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Carstanjen has led CDI’s diversification strategy into online wagering and regional casino gaming, as well as led the growth of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby events. Mr. Carstanjen is a Director of Glenview Trust Company.

What is the salary of William Carstanjen?

As the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Churchill Downs, the total compensation of William Carstanjen at Churchill Downs is $10,601,300. There are no executives at Churchill Downs getting paid more.



How old is William Carstanjen?

William Carstanjen is 52, he's been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Churchill Downs since 2015. There are 11 older and 2 younger executives at Churchill Downs. The oldest executive at Churchill Downs, Inc. is Robert Fealy, 68, who is the Independent Director.

What's William Carstanjen's mailing address?

William's mailing address filed with the SEC is 600 N. HURSTBOURNE PKWY, SUITE 400, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40222.

Insiders trading at Churchill Downs

Over the last 21 years, insiders at Churchill Downs have traded over $198,028,140 worth of Churchill Downs stock and bought 329,777 units worth $21,975,741 . The most active insiders traders include Douglas C Grissom, Robert L Evans, and William C Carstanjen. On average, Churchill Downs executives and independent directors trade stock every 21 days with the average trade being worth of $1,277,257. The most recent stock trade was executed by Paul C Varga on 29 April 2024, trading 3,800 units of CHDN stock currently worth $494,836.



What does Churchill Downs do?

the evolution of cdi cdi’s history is well known. its namesake racetrack, churchill downs, in louisville, ky., opened in 1875 and during its inaugural race meeting featured two races, the kentucky derby and kentucky oaks, which still highlight churchill downs’ live racing calendar today. today, the twin spires still proudly reign over churchill downs’ homestretch, and kentucky derby champions race by these architectural features turned trademarks on their way to the finish line, the winner’s circle and the history books. about churchill downs incorporated churchill downs incorporated (cdi) (nasdaq: chdn), headquartered in louisville, ky., owns the world-renowned churchill downs racetrack, home of the kentucky derby and kentucky oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations in miami gardens, fla.; racetrack, casino and video poker operations in new orleans, la.; racetrack operations in arlington heights, ill.; a casino resort in greenville, miss.; a casino hotel in vicksburg,



What does Churchill Downs's logo look like?

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Complete history of Mr. Carstanjen stock trades at Churchill Downs

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
31 Dec 2023 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 19,272 $134.93 $2,600,371
31 Dec 2023
1,469,210
30 Oct 2023 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 151,942 $108.98 $16,558,639
30 Oct 2023
1,518,768
31 Dec 2022 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 5,358 $105.72 $566,448
31 Dec 2022
659,363
31 Oct 2022 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 75,971 $103.96 $7,897,945
31 Oct 2022
688,800
31 Dec 2021 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 10,815 $120.45 $1,302,667
31 Dec 2021
583,214
31 Dec 2020 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 19,402 $97.40 $1,889,755
31 Dec 2020
553,853
31 Dec 2019 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 32,039 $137.20 $4,395,751
31 Dec 2019
549,136
31 Dec 2018 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 11,039 $243.94 $2,692,854
31 Dec 2018
163,926
31 Dec 2017 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 34,042 $232.70 $7,921,573
31 Dec 2017
157,594
31 Dec 2016 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 29,744 $150.45 $4,474,985
31 Dec 2016
138,246
31 Dec 2016 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Option 29,744 $150.45 $4,474,985
31 Dec 2016
138,246
11 Apr 2016 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Sale 4,500 $144.96 $652,320
11 Apr 2016
108,502
1 Apr 2016 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Sale 10,000 $147.34 $1,473,400
1 Apr 2016
113,002
28 Dec 2012 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Sale 4,664 $64.67 $301,621
28 Dec 2012
70,037
18 Dec 2012 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Sale 703 $64.44 $45,301
18 Dec 2012
74,701
29 Jun 2012 William C Carstanjen
Chief Executive Officer
Sale 2,500 $56.69 $141,725
29 Jun 2012
81,598


Churchill Downs executives and stock owners

Churchill Downs executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: