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Insider Trading Pulse — July 31, 2026

Insider Trading Pulse

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The July 31, 2026 insider trading digest reveals a pronounced bearish tilt, with 15 open-market sales by C-suite executives and directors totaling over $6.8 million, while only two small open-market purchases were recorded.

Key period-over-period trends from the enriched data show a pattern of insider profit-taking following stock option exercises, particularly at ACME UNITED CORP, ECOLAB, and ENTERGY, where executives exercised low-cost options and immediately sold shares at higher market prices. The most critical development is the concentrated selling at WORLD KINECT CORP, where two directors sold $1.74 million in stock on the same day, signaling potential concern. Sector themes include a notable cluster of CFO selling (ECOLAB, HASBRO, PRECIGEN) and a wave of director option awards at ACME UNITED CORP, suggesting a compensation refresh. The data also reveals significant insider pledges and gifts, including a massive 1.5 million share gift by EchoStar's CEO, which may have estate planning or tax implications. Overall, the digest points to elevated insider selling relative to buying, warranting caution in names with multiple insider disposals.

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Filing types in this digest: Form 4

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior Insider Trading Pulse digest from July 23, 2026.

Investment Signals (11)

  • ECOLAB (BEARISH)

    CFO Kirkland Scott D sold $930K in stock after exercising options at $117.73, realizing a 135% gain. The sale represents 19% of his post-exercise holdings. This is a classic 'sell the winner' signal, but the magnitude suggests potential peak valuation concern

  • Two directors (Manley and Stebbins) sold a combined $1.74M in stock on the same day at ~$39.90. Stebbins sold 36% of his holdings. This synchronized selling is a strong bearish signal, especially given no 10b5-1 plan disclosure

  • PRECIGEN (BEARISH)

    CFO Thomasian Harry Jr. sold 100,000 shares for $606K, representing 28% of his holdings. The trade was under a 10b5-1 plan, but the size and CFO role make this a significant negative signal for a biotech name

  • HASBRO (BEARISH)

    EVP & CFO Goetter Gina M sold 8,265 shares for $777K, representing 9.4% of her holdings. CFO selling at a toy company entering the holiday season is a contrarian bearish indicator

  • Chairman & CEO Johnsen exercised 30,000 options at $23.99, then had 20,361 shares withheld for taxes at $59.90. This net exercise (9,639 shares retained) shows management is willing to hold stock, a mildly bullish signal

  • SVP Chapman Jason sold $1.03M in stock after exercising multiple tranches of options at prices from $49.54 to $82.79. The sale represents 35% of his post-exercise holdings. Utility insider selling at these levels suggests the stock may be fairly valued

  • Director Cole G Bradley sold $299K in stock and also gifted 4,500 shares. The combination of selling and gifting may indicate portfolio rebalancing, but the sale of 34% of holdings is notable for a biotech director

  • President & CEO Lynch sold 16,070 shares for $129K after exercising options at $6.70. The sale represents 13% of holdings. The small dollar amount but high percentage of holdings sold suggests limited confidence

  • EVP Anderson Sterling had 48,820 shares withheld for taxes ($4.36M) after exercising 95,951 RSUs. This is a routine tax withholding, not a discretionary sale, and the net retention of 47,131 shares is a neutral-to-positive signal

  • Director Geygan Jeffrey bought 62,895 shares at $0.75 for $47.2K, increasing his already large position to 3.3M shares. This insider buying at a penny stock level shows conviction from a director with significant skin in the game

  • SVP Nighan Warren sold 23,370 shares for $344K, representing 26.5% of holdings. This is a large percentage sale by a senior VP in quality/regulatory, potentially signaling internal concerns about product approvals

Risk Flags (10)

  • Two directors sold $1.74M on the same day at similar prices without 10b5-1 plans. This is a classic red flag for undisclosed negative news. Monitor for earnings miss or guidance cut

  • CFO sold 100,000 shares (28% of holdings) under 10b5-1 plan. For a biotech with no approved products, CFO selling this aggressively is a major risk signal

  • CFO sold $930K after exercising options at a 135% discount. CFO selling near all-time highs (stock at $276.96) suggests management sees limited upside

  • CFO sold $777K (9.4% of holdings) ahead of the critical holiday season. Toy companies often see insider buying before strong seasons; selling is a contrarian risk

  • SVP exercised options at three different prices ($49.54, $54.24, $82.79) and sold all resulting shares at $109.06. This systematic liquidation of option positions indicates no desire to hold utility equity at current levels

  • SVP of Quality & Regulatory sold 23,370 shares. In a med-tech company, regulatory insider selling can precede FDA setbacks. No 10b5-1 plan disclosed

  • Director sold 34% of holdings and gifted additional shares. Combined disposal of 8,173 shares (53% of holdings) is a strong negative signal for a biotech

  • Director sold 9,000 shares across three transactions at $33-$34.86 under a 10b5-1 plan. For a small regional bank, persistent insider selling under a plan can indicate expected weakness

  • EVP & COO sold $135K in stock. For a bank insider to sell rather than buy suggests management sees limited near-term upside in the stock

  • SVP & CHRO sold $237K in stock. HR executives selling can sometimes precede workforce reductions or internal turmoil

Opportunities (8)

  • Director Geygan bought 62,895 shares at $0.75, increasing his position to 3.3M shares. This is a high-conviction buy at a distressed price. The stock trades at a penny-stock level, but insider buying of this magnitude signals potential turnaround or catalyst

  • CEO Johnsen exercised 30,000 options and retained 9,639 shares net of taxes. This net acquisition shows management confidence. The stock is at $59.90, and the CEO is willing to hold, suggesting upside potential

  • EVP Anderson had 48,820 shares withheld for taxes but retained 47,131 shares from a 95,951 RSU exercise. This 49% retention rate is high for tax-withholding transactions and signals management confidence in GM's trajectory

  • CFO Hansen bought 174 shares at $8.98 for $1.56K. While small, this is the only open-market purchase by a C-suite officer in the entire digest. For a micro-cap financial, any insider buying is a positive signal

  • CFO Walia was awarded 66,738 shares, increasing his holdings to 107,333 shares. This large equity grant aligns management with shareholders post-merger. The stock may be undervalued if synergies materialize

  • Director Baden was awarded 30,000 options at $4.77, and CFO Cox was awarded 50,000 options at $4.77. These large option grants at a low strike price suggest the board sees significant upside. Total grant value of $382K is material for a small-cap

  • COO Gualy exercised 91,666 RSUs and retained 62,283 shares after tax withholding. This net retention of 68% of exercised RSUs shows management is bullish on the renewable energy company's prospects

  • Two directors (Szkutak and Dalzell) exercised small numbers of RSUs (48 and 58 shares) at $529.97. While small, these exercises at a high stock price show directors are willing to convert to common stock, a mild positive signal

Sector Themes (6)

  • CFO Selling Cluster

    4 CFOs (ECOLAB, HASBRO, PRECIGEN, ACME UNITED) sold or had shares withheld for taxes totaling $2.9M. CFO selling is often the most informative insider signal. The concentration across sectors (industrial, consumer, biotech, manufacturing) suggests a broader market caution among financial officers

  • Option Exercise & Sell Pattern

    5 executives (ECOLAB, ENTERGY, NORTHERN TECH, ACME UNITED CEO, SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP) exercised low-cost options and immediately sold shares. This pattern indicates insiders are monetizing options rather than building positions, a neutral-to-bearish signal for stock appreciation expectations

  • Director Compensation Refresh

    ACME UNITED awarded 5 directors (Barker, Conway, Murphy, Holden, and CFO Driscoll) a total of 27,500 employee stock options at $59.90, valued at $1.65M. This concentrated grant wave suggests the company is refreshing equity compensation, potentially ahead of a strategic initiative

  • Tax Withholding vs. Discretionary Selling

    7 filings involved tax-withholding transactions (GLOBAL PAYMENTS, GENERAL MOTORS, T1 ENERGY, ACME UNITED CEO & CFO, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP). These are non-discretionary but the net retention rates vary from 32% (ACME CFO) to 68% (T1 ENERGY COO), providing a spectrum of management conviction

  • 10b5-1 Plan Usage

    3 sales (PRECIGEN, INTUITIVE SURGICAL, FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP) were executed under 10b5-1 plans. While these plans reduce the informational content, the PRECIGEN CFO sale is large enough to warrant attention regardless of the plan

  • Gift Transactions as Signal

    2 significant gifts were recorded: EchoStar CEO gifted 1.5M shares (estate planning) and Kiniksa director gifted 4,500 shares. Gifts can precede selling or indicate tax planning. The EchoStar gift is particularly large and may signal a change in control or ownership structure

Watch List (8)

  • Two directors sold $1.74M on the same day. Watch for upcoming earnings or material news. If no news emerges within 2 weeks, the selling may be personal, but the synchronization is concerning

  • CFO sold 100,000 shares under 10b5-1 plan. Monitor for clinical trial updates or financing news. Biotech CFO selling often precedes dilution or disappointing data

  • 👁

    CFO sold $930K after option exercise. Stock is near all-time highs. Watch Q3 earnings for margin commentary. If guidance disappoints, this sale was well-timed

  • CEO gifted 1.5M shares. This massive gift could precede a change in control, estate planning, or a charitable donation. Monitor for Schedule 13D filings or ownership changes

  • Multiple director option grants at $59.90. Watch for strategic announcements or earnings. The concentrated grant wave may signal a new business initiative or turnaround plan

  • 👁

    CFO sold $777K ahead of holiday season. Monitor Q3 toy sales data and holiday guidance. Insider selling before the peak season is a contrarian indicator

  • SVP of Quality & Regulatory sold 26.5% of holdings. Watch for FDA announcements or product recall news. Regulatory insider selling is a leading indicator of setbacks

  • Two directors reported holdings and one had tax withholding. As a semiconductor foundry, monitor for chip demand cycle updates. Insider activity is muted but the sector is cyclical

Filing Analyses (50)
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

VP & Chief Accounting Officer Knecht Julie C. was awarded 7,154 Common Stock. Knecht Julie C. holds 16,294 shares after the transaction.

  • · VP & Chief Accounting Officer Knecht Julie C. was awarded 7,154 Common Stock
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 4 positive materiality 3/10

31-07-2026

CFO & EVP Hansen Kent A bought 174 Common Stock at $8.98 (~$1.56K). Hansen Kent A holds 136,037 shares after the transaction.

  • · CFO & EVP Hansen Kent A bought 174 Common Stock at $8.98 (~$1.56K)
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 4 neutral materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Chief Executive Officer Bready Cameron M had withheld for taxes 8,871 Common Stock at $88.27 (~$783K). Bready Cameron M holds 432,790 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Bready Cameron M exercised/converted 9,703 Common Stock at $74.66 (~$724K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Bready Cameron M had withheld for taxes 8,871 Common Stock at $88.27 (~$783K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Bready Cameron M exercised/converted 9,703 Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Chief Accounting Officer Hoffman David R. was awarded 16,017 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Hoffman David R. holds 115,227 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Accounting Officer Hoffman David R. was awarded 16,017 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Kinetik Holdings Inc. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

10% owner ISQ Global Fund II GP LLC exercised/converted 1,500,000 Class A Common Stock. ISQ Global Fund II GP LLC holds 1,928,894 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner ISQ Global Fund II GP LLC exercised/converted 1,500,000 Class A Common Stock
  • · 10% owner ISQ Global Fund II GP LLC exercised/converted 1,500,000 Kinetik Holdings Units
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director Baden Alan Perry was awarded 30,000 Option to Purchase Common Stock at $4.77 (~$143K).

  • · Director Baden Alan Perry was awarded 30,000 Option to Purchase Common Stock at $4.77 (~$143K)
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Chief Legal Officer Bennett Christopher Lawrence was awarded 9,343 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Bennett Christopher Lawrence holds 46,697 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Legal Officer Bennett Christopher Lawrence was awarded 9,343 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 4 negative materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON sold 9,447 Common Stock at $109.06 (~$1.03M). 7 transactions reported in total. CHAPMAN JASON holds 17,176 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 1,734 Common Stock at $54.24 (~$94.1K)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 5,140 Common Stock at $49.54 (~$255K)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 2,573 Common Stock at $82.79 (~$213K)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON sold 9,447 Common Stock at $109.06 (~$1.03M)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 5,140 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 1,734 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
  • · SVP Chief Tech & Bus Servs Off CHAPMAN JASON exercised/converted 2,573 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
PRECIGEN, INC. 4 negative materiality 7/10

31-07-2026

Chief Financial Officer Thomasian Harry Jr. sold 100,000 Common Stock at $6.06 (~$606K). Thomasian Harry Jr. holds 254,535 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Thomasian Harry Jr. sold 100,000 Common Stock at $6.06 (~$606K)
NOV Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director HARRISON DAVID D sold 9,594 Common Stock at $19.21 (~$184K). HARRISON DAVID D holds 126,763 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director HARRISON DAVID D sold 9,594 Common Stock at $19.21 (~$184K)
Apollo S3 Private Markets Fund 4 neutral materiality 2/10

31-07-2026

10% owner Apollo Principal Holdings B, L.P. disposed of 23,657.383 Class I Shares of Beneficial Ownership. Apollo Principal Holdings B, L.P. holds 2,043,303.79 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner Apollo Principal Holdings B, L.P. disposed of 23,657.383 Class I Shares of Beneficial Ownership
  • · 10% owner Apollo Principal Holdings B, L.P. acquired 5,095.521 Class I Shares of Beneficial Ownership
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC 4 neutral materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

CFO COX MARK ALAN was awarded 50,000 Option to Purchase Common Stock at $4.77 (~$239K).

  • · CFO COX MARK ALAN was awarded 50,000 Option to Purchase Common Stock at $4.77 (~$239K)
INTUIT INC. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director SZKUTAK THOMAS J exercised/converted 48 Common Stock at $529.97 (~$25.4K). SZKUTAK THOMAS J holds 5,720 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director SZKUTAK THOMAS J exercised/converted 48 Common Stock at $529.97 (~$25.4K)
  • · Director SZKUTAK THOMAS J exercised/converted 48 Restricted Stock Units at $529.97 (~$25.4K)
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

31-07-2026

Director CHURCHILL WINSTON J gifted 100 Common Stock. CHURCHILL WINSTON J holds 28,681 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director CHURCHILL WINSTON J gifted 100 Common Stock
ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC 4 negative materiality 3/10

31-07-2026

SVP & CHRO Milstein Jed sold 948 Common Stock at $250.28 (~$237K). Milstein Jed holds 11,259 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP & CHRO Milstein Jed sold 948 Common Stock at $250.28 (~$237K)
A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director Thompson Kelly Ann was awarded 2,778 Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share. Thompson Kelly Ann holds 23,029 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Thompson Kelly Ann was awarded 2,778 Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Chief Financial Officer Walia Ashok was awarded 66,738 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Walia Ashok holds 107,333 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Walia Ashok was awarded 66,738 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. 4 negative materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

President and CEO Engel Kevin K. sold 3,221 Common Stock at $47.00 (~$151K). Engel Kevin K. holds 9,666 shares after the transaction.

  • · President and CEO Engel Kevin K. sold 3,221 Common Stock at $47.00 (~$151K)
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 4 negative materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Director Cole G Bradley sold 3,673 Class A Ordinary Share at $81.43 (~$299K). Cole G Bradley holds 7,172 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Cole G Bradley sold 3,673 Class A Ordinary Share at $81.43 (~$299K)
  • · Director Cole G Bradley gifted 4,500 Class A Ordinary Share
INTUIT INC. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director DALZELL RICHARD L exercised/converted 58 Common Stock at $529.97 (~$30.7K). DALZELL RICHARD L holds 11,816 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director DALZELL RICHARD L exercised/converted 58 Common Stock at $529.97 (~$30.7K)
  • · Director DALZELL RICHARD L exercised/converted 58 Restricted Stock Units at $529.97 (~$30.7K)
NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP 4 negative materiality 7/10

31-07-2026

President and CEO LYNCH G PATRICK sold 16,070 Common Stock at $8.00 (~$129K). 4 transactions reported in total. LYNCH G PATRICK holds 105,284 shares after the transaction.

  • · President and CEO LYNCH G PATRICK exercised/converted 16,072 Common Stock at $6.70 (~$108K)
  • · President and CEO LYNCH G PATRICK sold 2 Common Stock at $8.10 (~$16.2)
  • · President and CEO LYNCH G PATRICK sold 16,070 Common Stock at $8.00 (~$129K)
  • · President and CEO LYNCH G PATRICK exercised/converted 16,072 Stock Option (right to buy)
General Motors Co 4 neutral materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Exective Vice President Anderson Sterling had withheld for taxes 48,820 Common Stock at $89.40 (~$4.36M). Anderson Sterling holds 59,853 shares after the transaction.

  • · Exective Vice President Anderson Sterling exercised/converted 95,951 Common Stock
  • · Exective Vice President Anderson Sterling had withheld for taxes 48,820 Common Stock at $89.40 (~$4.36M)
  • · Exective Vice President Anderson Sterling exercised/converted 95,951 Restricted Stock Units
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

SVP, Store Operations Hisel Doug was awarded 17,519 Common Stock. Hisel Doug holds 21,960 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP, Store Operations Hisel Doug was awarded 17,519 Common Stock
T1 Energy Inc. 4 neutral materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Chief Operating Officer Gualy Jaime Eduardo exercised/converted 91,666 Common Stock at $3.72 (~$341K). Gualy Jaime Eduardo holds 62,283 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Operating Officer Gualy Jaime Eduardo exercised/converted 91,666 Common Stock at $3.72 (~$341K)
  • · Chief Operating Officer Gualy Jaime Eduardo had withheld for taxes 29,383 Common Stock at $3.72 (~$109K)
  • · Chief Operating Officer Gualy Jaime Eduardo exercised/converted 91,600 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director BARKER BRIAN was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K).

  • · Director BARKER BRIAN was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K)
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Chairman and CEO JOHNSEN WALTER C was awarded 25,000 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$1.5M). 4 transactions reported in total. JOHNSEN WALTER C holds 324,638 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chairman and CEO JOHNSEN WALTER C exercised/converted 30,000 Common Stock at $23.99 (~$720K)
  • · Chairman and CEO JOHNSEN WALTER C had withheld for taxes 20,361 Common Stock at $59.90 (~$1.22M)
  • · Chairman and CEO JOHNSEN WALTER C exercised/converted 30,000 Employee Stock Option at $23.99 (~$720K)
  • · Chairman and CEO JOHNSEN WALTER C was awarded 25,000 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$1.5M)
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director Conway Paul J was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K).

  • · Director Conway Paul J was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K)
Loop Industries, Inc. 4 positive materiality 3/10

31-07-2026

Director GEYGAN JEFFREY RICHART bought 62,895 Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $0.75 (~$47.2K). GEYGAN JEFFREY RICHART holds 3,301,104 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director GEYGAN JEFFREY RICHART bought 6,610 Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $0.73 (~$4.81K)
  • · Director GEYGAN JEFFREY RICHART bought 62,895 Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $0.75 (~$47.2K)
  • · Director GEYGAN JEFFREY RICHART disposed of 370 Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Flowco Holdings Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director Rutherford John R was awarded 2,629 Class A Common Stock. Rutherford John R holds 2,629 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Rutherford John R was awarded 2,629 Class A Common Stock
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director MURPHY SUSAN H was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K).

  • · Director MURPHY SUSAN H was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K)
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director HOLDEN RICHMOND Y JR was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K).

  • · Director HOLDEN RICHMOND Y JR was awarded 2,500 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$150K)
WORLD KINECT CORP 4 negative materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director Manley John L sold 10,000 Common Stock at $39.88 (~$399K). Manley John L holds 54,116 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Manley John L sold 10,000 Common Stock at $39.88 (~$399K)
WORLD KINECT CORP 4 negative materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

Director STEBBINS PAUL H sold 33,445 Common Stock at $39.93 (~$1.34M). STEBBINS PAUL H holds 58,878 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director STEBBINS PAUL H sold 33,445 Common Stock at $39.93 (~$1.34M)
ACME UNITED CORP 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Chief Financial Officer DRISCOLL PAUL G was awarded 15,000 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$899K). 4 transactions reported in total. DRISCOLL PAUL G holds 55,098 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer DRISCOLL PAUL G exercised/converted 15,000 Common Stock at $24.92 (~$374K)
  • · Chief Financial Officer DRISCOLL PAUL G had withheld for taxes 10,300 Common Stock at $59.90 (~$617K)
  • · Chief Financial Officer DRISCOLL PAUL G exercised/converted 15,000 Employee Stock Option at $24.92 (~$374K)
  • · Chief Financial Officer DRISCOLL PAUL G was awarded 15,000 Employee Stock Option at $59.90 (~$899K)
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director FLORES WILLIAM was awarded 2,522 Common Stock. FLORES WILLIAM holds 4,335 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director FLORES WILLIAM was awarded 2,522 Common Stock
  • · Director FLORES WILLIAM exercised/converted 2,522 Restricted Stock Unit
XPEL, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director Thornton Mark Andrew disposed of 1,765 Restricted Stock Units.

  • · Director Thornton Mark Andrew disposed of 1,765 Restricted Stock Units
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 4 negative materiality 2/10

31-07-2026

EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 28 Common Stock at $351.00 (~$9.83K). Brosius Mark holds 1,266 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 28 Common Stock at $346.83 (~$9.71K)
  • · EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 28 Common Stock at $351.00 (~$9.83K)
Business First Bancshares, Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

EVP&COO of b1Bank MANSFIELD KEITH sold 4,200 COMMON STOCK at $32.08 (~$135K). MANSFIELD KEITH holds 77,139 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP&COO of b1Bank MANSFIELD KEITH sold 4,200 COMMON STOCK at $32.08 (~$135K)
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

Director Spiro Elliot exercised/converted 2,162 Common Stock. Spiro Elliot holds 2,530 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Spiro Elliot exercised/converted 2,162 Common Stock
  • · Director Spiro Elliot exercised/converted 2,162 Restricted Stock Unit
EchoStar CORP 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO ERGEN CHARLES W gifted 1,502,440 Class B Common Stock.

  • · CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO ERGEN CHARLES W gifted 1,502,440 Class B Common Stock
  • · CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO ERGEN CHARLES W gifted 1,502,440 Class B Common Stock
ECOLAB INC. 4 negative materiality 7/10

31-07-2026

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kirkland Scott D sold 3,357 Common Stock at $276.96 (~$930K). Kirkland Scott D holds 17,524.412 shares after the transaction.

  • · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kirkland Scott D exercised/converted 3,972 Common Stock at $117.73 (~$468K)
  • · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kirkland Scott D sold 3,357 Common Stock at $276.96 (~$930K)
  • · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kirkland Scott D exercised/converted 3,972 Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Yellowstone Midco Holdings II, LLC 4 negative materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

10% owner BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC sold 140,823 Common Stock at $15.18 (~$2.14M). BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC holds 17,642,721 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC sold 63,390 Common Stock at $15.31 (~$971K)
  • · 10% owner BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC sold 140,823 Common Stock at $15.18 (~$2.14M)
HASBRO, INC. 4 negative materiality 6/10

31-07-2026

EVP & CFO GOETTER GINA M sold 8,265 Common Stock (Par Value $.50 per share) at $93.96 (~$777K). GOETTER GINA M holds 79,839 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP & CFO GOETTER GINA M sold 8,265 Common Stock (Par Value $.50 per share) at $93.96 (~$777K)
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E disposed to the issuer 1,830 Common Stock at $78.31 (~$143K). 5 transactions reported in total. HECKER MARK E holds 10,065 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E exercised/converted 2,000 Common Stock at $37.31 (~$74.6K)
  • · EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E exercised/converted 2,000 Common Stock at $34.35 (~$68.7K)
  • · EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E disposed to the issuer 1,830 Common Stock at $78.31 (~$143K)
  • · EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E exercised/converted 2,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy) at $34.35 (~$68.7K)
  • · EVP-CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER HECKER MARK E exercised/converted 2,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy) at $37.31 (~$74.6K)
ANGIODYNAMICS INC 4 negative materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

SVP Quality and Regulatory Nighan Warren JR sold 23,370 Common Stock at $14.72 (~$344K). Nighan Warren JR holds 64,745 shares after the transaction.

  • · SVP Quality and Regulatory Nighan Warren JR sold 23,370 Common Stock at $14.72 (~$344K)
WEX Inc. 4 negative materiality 5/10

31-07-2026

COO, Benefits Deshaies Robert Joseph sold 1,000 Common Stock at $184.95 (~$185K). Deshaies Robert Joseph holds 19,288 shares after the transaction.

  • · COO, Benefits Deshaies Robert Joseph sold 1,000 Common Stock at $184.95 (~$185K)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. 4 neutral materiality 2/10

31-07-2026

Director Yerramilli - Rao Bobby Satyadev reported beneficial ownership in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.. 2 positions reported.

  • · Holds 3,291 Restricted Share Units (direct)
  • · Holds 28,152 Ordinary Shares (direct)
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC 4 negative materiality 4/10

31-07-2026

Director Briggs Andrew J sold 3,000 Common Stock at $34.86 (~$105K). Briggs Andrew J holds 84,550 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director Briggs Andrew J sold 3,000 Common Stock at $34.48 (~$103K)
  • · Director Briggs Andrew J sold 3,000 Common Stock at $34.86 (~$105K)
  • · Director Briggs Andrew J sold 3,000 Common Stock at $33.07 (~$99.2K)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. 4 neutral materiality 3/10

31-07-2026

Director OBEID CARLOS ANTOINE had withheld for taxes 1,671 Ordinary Shares at $49.02 (~$81.9K). OBEID CARLOS ANTOINE holds 19,455 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director OBEID CARLOS ANTOINE had withheld for taxes 1,671 Ordinary Shares at $49.02 (~$81.9K)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. 4 negative materiality 2/10

31-07-2026

Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L sold 335 Ordinary Shares at $48.93 (~$16.4K). Azar Samak L holds 11,809 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Legal Officer Azar Samak L sold 335 Ordinary Shares at $48.93 (~$16.4K)

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