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Insider Trading Pulse — August 19, 2026

Insider Trading Pulse

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The August 19, 2026, insider trading digest reveals a pronounced bearish tilt, with 22 sell transactions from corporate insiders totaling over $27 million, dwarfing $3.5 million in insider buys.

The most concentrated selling occurred at Sea Ltd, where five top executives (CFO, COO, Presidents) collectively cashed out over $4.7 million under 10b5-1 plans, signaling a potential peak sentiment in the tech sector. Conversely, a few high-conviction insider purchases stand out, including a $1.44 million buy by CCH Holdings' Chairman/CEO/COO and a $207K purchase by American Coastal Insurance's COO, suggesting deep value plays. The data shows a clear divergence: growth/tech insiders are taking profits, while insiders at small/mid-cap value and special situation companies are deploying capital. Key period-over-period trends are limited in this single-day snapshot, but the sheer volume of selling at Sea Ltd and Marathon Petroleum ($2.58M) warrants close monitoring for sector-wide de-risking.

Materiality, sentiment, and priority are scored by Gunpowder’s analysis pipeline. How we score filings →

Filing types in this digest: Form 4

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior Insider Trading Pulse digest from August 18, 2026.

Investment Signals (9)

  • Sea Ltd ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Five top insiders (CFO, COO, 2 Presidents, CCO) sold a combined ~$4.7M in stock under 10b5-1 plans at ~$120/share. This coordinated selling by the entire C-suite is a strong bearish signal for the stock's near-term outlook

  • CCH Holdings ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Chairman/CEO/COO Goh Kok E bought 5.22M shares (~$1.44M) at $0.28, a massive vote of confidence from the company's top insider. This represents a 15x increase in his holdings, signaling extreme bullish conviction in a deeply undervalued asset

  • Marathon Petroleum ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Legal Officer Benson Molly R sold 7,196 shares for $2.58M after exercising options at $47.73, netting a ~$2.2M profit. The sale of 100% of the exercised shares at $358.57 suggests a view that the stock is fully valued

  • American Express ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Colleague Experience Officer Herena Monique sold 8,811 shares for $2.97M, reducing her stake by 41%. This large sale by a senior executive at a high stock price ($337) is a cautionary signal for the consumer finance sector

  • American Coastal Insurance ↓ (BEARISH)
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    COO Griffith Christopher sold 22,000 shares for $207K after exercising options at $4.33, netting a $122K profit. The sale of 100% of exercised shares at $9.40 suggests the insider is taking profits post-exercise

  • OppFi Inc. ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CEO Schwartz Todd G. bought 3,550 shares for $25K at $7.04, a small but direct purchase by the CEO. This signals insider confidence in the company's turnaround or growth prospects at current levels

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Secretary/Co-CIO Mahajan Umesh bought 4,000 shares for $38.4K at $9.60, a meaningful insider purchase in a BDC. This suggests the insider sees value in the company's dividend yield and loan portfolio

  • Yum China Holdings ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo sold 19,513 shares for $918K after exercising options, reducing his stake by 72%. This aggressive selling by a key operational executive is a bearish signal for the fast-food chain

  • Travere Therapeutics ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Director LYONS GARY A sold 4,100 shares for $259K after exercising options at $17.44, netting a $172K profit. The sale at $63.27, near the stock's highs, suggests the director is taking profits

Risk Flags (7)

  • Sea Ltd / C-Suite Exodus↓ [HIGH RISK]
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    Five top executives sold a combined $4.7M in a single day. The CFO alone sold $2.4M, reducing his stake by 42%. This level of coordinated selling by the entire management team is a major red flag for corporate governance and future performance

  • Marathon Petroleum / Legal Officer Profit-Taking↓ [MODERATE RISK]
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    The Chief Legal Officer sold 100% of exercised shares for $2.58M, netting a $2.2M profit. This suggests the insider believes the stock's upside is limited at $358

  • Yum China / Supply Chain Insider Sell-Off↓ [MODERATE RISK]
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    The Chief Supply Chain Officer sold 72% of his holdings for $918K. This is a significant reduction by an insider with direct operational knowledge, potentially signaling supply chain headwinds or a bearish view on the stock

  • American Express / Senior Executive Sale↓ [MODERATE RISK]
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    The Chief Colleague Experience Officer sold 41% of her stake for $2.97M. This large sale by a senior executive at a high stock price could indicate a peak in consumer spending or internal concerns

  • PBF Energy / 10% Owner Dumping↓ [MODERATE RISK]
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    A 10% owner sold 120,000 shares for $8.97M. While not a management insider, a large block sale by a major shareholder can signal a loss of confidence and create selling pressure

  • Par Pacific Holdings / Director Selling↓ [MODERATE RISK]
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    Director PATE WILLIAM sold 41,811 shares for $3.36M in multiple transactions. This aggressive selling by a director is a clear bearish signal for the refiner

  • EuroDry Ltd. / Insider Sales at Low Price↓ [LOW RISK]
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    The Chief Administrative Officer sold 2,700 shares at $42, and a Director sold 300 shares at $39.50. Selling at these levels, especially by a director, suggests a lack of confidence in the shipping company's near-term prospects

Opportunities (7)

  • CCH Holdings / Deep Value Insider Buy↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Chairman/CEO/COO Goh Kok E bought 5.22M shares at $0.28, a massive insider purchase. The stock is trading at a fraction of its potential, and the insider's conviction is extremely high. This is a classic deep value turnaround play

  • OppFi Inc. / CEO Vote of Confidence↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO Schwartz Todd G. bought shares at $7.04, a small but direct purchase. The fintech company may be undervalued, and the CEO's purchase signals confidence in the business model and growth trajectory

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC / Insider Accumulation↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Secretary/Co-CIO Mahajan Umesh bought 4,000 shares at $9.60. This insider purchase in a BDC suggests the dividend yield is attractive and the loan portfolio is performing well

  • Grace Therapeutics / 10% Owner Accumulation↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Opaleye Management Inc. bought 11,608 shares at $2.09. This small but consistent buying by a 10% owner suggests confidence in the company's pipeline or upcoming catalysts

  • UMH Properties / Director Purchase↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Director Mitchell William Edward bought 64 shares at $15.63. While small, this purchase by a director in a REIT signals a belief that the stock is undervalued relative to its net asset value

  • Atlas Lithium / CFO Awarded Shares↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CFO Miranda Tiago was awarded 105,543 shares, a significant equity grant. This aligns management with shareholders and suggests confidence in the company's lithium project development

  • Chagee Holdings / RSU Awards to Key Execs↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    COO Yin Dengfeng and VP Lu Mian were awarded 89,394 and 33,726 RSUs respectively. These equity grants incentivize performance and align management with long-term value creation in the tea beverage company

Sector Themes (4)

  • Tech Insider Profit-Taking
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    Sea Ltd's coordinated $4.7M sell-off by five top executives under 10b5-1 plans is a dominant theme. This suggests that insiders in high-growth tech companies are taking profits at current valuation levels, potentially signaling a sector peak

  • Small/Mid-Cap Value Insider Buying
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    CCH Holdings ($1.44M), OppFi ($25K), and Chicago Atlantic BDC ($38.4K) saw insider purchases. This contrasts sharply with the tech selling and indicates that insiders see the most value in beaten-down small and mid-cap companies

  • Energy Sector Insider Divergence
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    Marathon Petroleum (bearish selling) and Par Pacific Holdings (bearish director selling) show a bearish tilt in the refining sector. However, no buying was detected, suggesting a cautious outlook on energy margins

  • Consumer Discretionary Insider Caution
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    Yum China (supply chain officer sold 72%) and American Express (senior exec sold 41%) saw significant insider selling. This suggests insiders are cautious about consumer spending power and the broader consumer discretionary sector

Watch List (6)

  • Sea Ltd↓
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    Monitor for further insider selling or a change in the 10b5-1 plan. The coordinated C-suite sell-off is a major red flag. Watch the next earnings call for commentary on growth outlook

  • CCH Holdings↓
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    The massive insider buy at $0.28 is a strong catalyst. Monitor for any corporate developments, earnings releases, or strategic updates that could validate the insider's conviction

  • Marathon Petroleum↓
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    Watch for additional insider sales, especially by the CEO or CFO. The Legal Officer's $2.58M sale could be a precursor to broader insider de-risking

  • American Coastal Insurance↓
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    The COO's sale of 100% of exercised shares is a red flag. Monitor for any operational issues or guidance changes in the insurance sector

  • Travere Therapeutics↓
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    Director LYONS GARY A sold shares after exercising options. Watch for any FDA or clinical trial updates that could affect the stock price

  • PBF Energy↓
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    The 10% owner's $8.97M sale is a large block trade. Monitor for further selling by this major shareholder, which could create overhang on the stock

Filing Analyses (50)
enCore Energy Corp. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Director HEILI WAYNE W. was awarded 70,270 Restricted Stock Unit.

  • · Director HEILI WAYNE W. was awarded 70,270 Restricted Stock Unit
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP 4 neutral materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Director STEPHENS CHRISTOPHER J was awarded 7,590 Deferred Stock.

  • · Director STEPHENS CHRISTOPHER J was awarded 7,590 Deferred Stock
Sea Ltd 4 negative materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

President of Garena Zhao Feng sold 2,000 Class A ordinary shares at $120.16 (~$240K). Zhao Feng holds 140,000 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · President of Garena Zhao Feng sold 2,000 Class A ordinary shares at $120.16 (~$240K)
Sea Ltd 4 negative materiality 7/10

19-08-2026

CFO Hou Tianyu sold 14,289 Class A ordinary shares at $119.78 (~$1.71M). Hou Tianyu holds 20,000 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · CFO Hou Tianyu sold 14,289 Class A ordinary shares at $119.78 (~$1.71M)
  • · CFO Hou Tianyu sold 5,611 Class A ordinary shares at $120.41 (~$676K)
  • · CFO Hou Tianyu sold 100 Class A ordinary shares at $121.24 (~$12.1K)
Sea Ltd 4 negative materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

President Feng Zhimin sold 7,856 Class A ordinary shares at $120.23 (~$945K). Feng Zhimin holds 231,577 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · President Feng Zhimin sold 7,856 Class A ordinary shares at $120.23 (~$945K)
  • · President Feng Zhimin sold 567 Class A ordinary shares at $121.10 (~$68.7K)
Yum China Holdings, Inc. 4 negative materiality 7/10

19-08-2026

Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) sold 19,513 Common Stock at $47.07 (~$918K). 9 transactions reported in total. HUANG Duoduo (Howard) holds 7,589 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) exercised/converted 7,638 Common Stock at $26.56 (~$203K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) exercised/converted 10,479 Common Stock at $41.66 (~$437K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) sold 3,344 Common Stock at $47.14 (~$158K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) sold 1,239 Common Stock at $47.14 (~$58.4K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) disposed to the issuer 4,294 Common Stock at $47.25 (~$203K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) disposed to the issuer 9,240 Common Stock at $47.25 (~$437K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) sold 19,513 Common Stock at $47.07 (~$918K)
  • · Chief Supply Chain Officer HUANG Duoduo (Howard) exercised/converted 7,638 Stock Appreciation Right
Sea Ltd 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

COO Ye Gang sold 16,115 Class A ordinary shares at $120.44 (~$1.94M). 7 transactions reported in total. Ye Gang holds 290,000 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · COO Ye Gang sold 13,686 Class A ordinary shares at $119.63 (~$1.64M)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 16,115 Class A ordinary shares at $120.44 (~$1.94M)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 199 Class A ordinary shares at $121.19 (~$24.1K)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 3,163 Class A ordinary shares at $115.66 (~$366K)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 14,313 Class A ordinary shares at $116.67 (~$1.67M)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 2,053 Class A ordinary shares at $117.54 (~$241K)
  • · COO Ye Gang sold 471 Class A ordinary shares at $118.29 (~$55.7K)
Sea Ltd 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 1,248 Class A ordinary shares at $119.74 (~$149K). 7 transactions reported in total. Wang Yanjun holds 30,600 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 1,248 Class A ordinary shares at $119.74 (~$149K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 241 Class A ordinary shares at $120.52 (~$29K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 11 Class A ordinary shares at $121.21 (~$1.33K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 177 Class A ordinary shares at $115.46 (~$20.4K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 980 Class A ordinary shares at $116.59 (~$114K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 290 Class A ordinary shares at $117.27 (~$34K)
  • · CCO and GC Wang Yanjun sold 53 Class A ordinary shares at $118.20 (~$6.26K)
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. 4 neutral materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

GM, ASE Japan & Wuxi Tongzhi Chung Chih-Hsiao exercised/converted 292,000 Ordinary Shares at $41.10 (~$12M). 4 transactions reported in total. Chung Chih-Hsiao holds 395,000 shares after the transaction.

  • · GM, ASE Japan & Wuxi Tongzhi Chung Chih-Hsiao exercised/converted 292,000 Ordinary Shares at $41.10 (~$12M)
  • · GM, ASE Japan & Wuxi Tongzhi Chung Chih-Hsiao exercised/converted 73,000 Ordinary Shares at $41.10 (~$3M)
  • · GM, ASE Japan & Wuxi Tongzhi Chung Chih-Hsiao exercised/converted 292,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy)
  • · GM, ASE Japan & Wuxi Tongzhi Chung Chih-Hsiao exercised/converted 73,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Outdoor Holding Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Director Douglas David J. was awarded 15,000 Common Stock. Douglas David J. holds 60,000 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director Douglas David J. was awarded 15,000 Common Stock
Quanterix Corp 4 neutral materiality 1/10

19-08-2026

Form 4 ownership filing; the structured EDGAR document could not be retrieved for automated parsing.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Chief Strategy Officer Plakantonaki Charis sold 10,825 Common shares par value $ 0.01 per share at $29.82 (~$323K). Plakantonaki Charis holds 55,778 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Strategy Officer Plakantonaki Charis sold 10,825 Common shares par value $ 0.01 per share at $29.82 (~$323K)
Outdoor Holding Co 4 neutral materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

CFO Kasowski Paul Joseph had withheld for taxes 6,088 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$13.6K). Kasowski Paul Joseph holds 154,882 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · CFO Kasowski Paul Joseph was awarded 25,000 Common Stock
  • · CFO Kasowski Paul Joseph had withheld for taxes 6,088 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$13.6K)
James Hardie Industries plc 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Chief Operations Officer Kilcullen Ryan had withheld for taxes 2,147 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$65.3K). Kilcullen Ryan holds 79,624 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Operations Officer Kilcullen Ryan was awarded 7,327 Ordinary shares
  • · Chief Operations Officer Kilcullen Ryan had withheld for taxes 2,147 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$65.3K)
Outdoor Holding Co 4 neutral materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Chief Legal Officer Christensen Jordan was awarded 45,000 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$101K). Christensen Jordan holds 198,224 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Legal Officer Christensen Jordan was awarded 45,000 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$101K)
  • · Chief Legal Officer Christensen Jordan had withheld for taxes 12,577 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$28.2K)
Outdoor Holding Co 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Director WALKER WAYNE REMELL was awarded 15,000 Common Stock. WALKER WAYNE REMELL holds 191,413 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director WALKER WAYNE REMELL was awarded 15,000 Common Stock
James Hardie Industries plc 4 neutral materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Chief Legal Officer Beastrom Timothy had withheld for taxes 1,380 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$42K). Beastrom Timothy holds 22,762 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Legal Officer Beastrom Timothy was awarded 4,509 Ordinary shares
  • · Chief Legal Officer Beastrom Timothy had withheld for taxes 1,380 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$42K)
James Hardie Industries plc 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

CAO Hill David Lawrence had withheld for taxes 910 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$27.7K). Hill David Lawrence holds 12,923 shares after the transaction.

  • · CAO Hill David Lawrence had withheld for taxes 910 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$27.7K)
James Hardie Industries plc 4 neutral materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

CEO ERTER AARON M had withheld for taxes 25,217 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$767K). ERTER AARON M holds 164,593 shares after the transaction.

  • · CEO ERTER AARON M was awarded 59,972 Ordinary shares
  • · CEO ERTER AARON M had withheld for taxes 25,217 Ordinary shares at $30.43 (~$767K)
Outdoor Holding Co 4 neutral materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Chief Executive Officer Urvan Steven F. had withheld for taxes 4,448 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$9.96K). Urvan Steven F. holds 17,222,857 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Urvan Steven F. was awarded 15,000 Common Stock
  • · Chief Executive Officer Urvan Steven F. had withheld for taxes 4,448 Common Stock at $2.24 (~$9.96K)
  • · Chief Executive Officer Urvan Steven F. acquired 0 Common Stock
EuroDry Ltd. 4 negative materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Chief Administrative Officer Pariaros Symeon sold 2,700 Common stock at $42.00 (~$113K). Pariaros Symeon holds 4,576 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Administrative Officer Pariaros Symeon sold 2,700 Common stock at $42.00 (~$113K)
EuroDry Ltd. 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Director Pittas Aristeidis P sold 300 Common stock at $39.50 (~$11.9K). Pittas Aristeidis P holds 76,163 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Pittas Aristeidis P sold 300 Common stock at $39.50 (~$11.9K)
  • · Director Pittas Aristeidis P sold 300 Common stock at $39.50 (~$11.9K)
Grace Therapeutics, Inc. 4 positive materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

10% owner Opaleye Management Inc. bought 11,608 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $2.09 (~$24.2K). Opaleye Management Inc. holds 2,760,000 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner Opaleye Management Inc. bought 11,608 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share at $2.09 (~$24.2K)
CCH Holdings Ltd 4 positive materiality 9/10

19-08-2026

Chairman and CEO and COO Goh Kok E bought 5,220,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $0.28 (~$1.44M). Goh Kok E holds 347,500 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chairman and CEO and COO Goh Kok E bought 5,220,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $0.28 (~$1.44M)
  • · Chairman and CEO and COO Goh Kok E sold 4,872,500 Class A Ordinary Shares at $0.28 (~$1.34M)
UMH PROPERTIES, INC. 4 positive materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Director Mitchell William Edward bought 64 UMH Properties, Inc. at $15.63 (~$1K). Mitchell William Edward holds 34,197.27 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Mitchell William Edward bought 64 UMH Properties, Inc. at $15.63 (~$1K)
TREDEGAR CORP 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

10% owner GOTTWALD WILLIAM M sold 7,718 Tredegar Common Stock at $8.02 (~$61.9K). GOTTWALD WILLIAM M holds 366,238 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner GOTTWALD WILLIAM M sold 7,718 Tredegar Common Stock at $8.02 (~$61.9K)
  • · 10% owner GOTTWALD WILLIAM M sold 3,472 Tredegar Common Stock at $8.01 (~$27.8K)
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

EVP, General Counsel Vonne Elizabeth Karpinski sold 908 Common Stock at $332.68 (~$302K). Vonne Elizabeth Karpinski holds 10,712 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · EVP, General Counsel Vonne Elizabeth Karpinski sold 908 Common Stock at $332.68 (~$302K)
Chagee Holdings Ltd. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Chief Operating Officer Yin Dengfeng was awarded 89,394 Restricted Stock Units. Yin Dengfeng holds 89,394 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Operating Officer Yin Dengfeng was awarded 89,394 Restricted Stock Units
Chagee Holdings Ltd. 4 neutral materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Vice President Lu Mian was awarded 33,726 Restricted Stock Units. Lu Mian holds 33,726 shares after the transaction.

  • · Vice President Lu Mian was awarded 33,726 Restricted Stock Units
Marathon Petroleum Corp 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R sold 7,196 Common Stock at $358.57 (~$2.58M). 9 transactions reported in total. Benson Molly R holds 30,334.3328 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R exercised/converted 7,196 Common Stock at $47.73 (~$343K)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R sold 7,196 Common Stock at $358.57 (~$2.58M)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R exercised/converted 5,000 Common Stock at $47.73 (~$239K)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R sold 5,000 Common Stock at $358.57 (~$1.79M)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R exercised/converted 5,000 Common Stock at $47.73 (~$239K)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R sold 5,000 Common Stock at $358.57 (~$1.79M)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R exercised/converted 7,196 Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
  • · Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec Benson Molly R exercised/converted 5,000 Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Director Ellenbogen Michael sold 80,752 Class A Common Stock at $5.59 (~$451K). Ellenbogen Michael holds 2,083,961 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director Ellenbogen Michael exercised/converted 80,752 Class A Common Stock at $0.24 (~$19.4K)
  • · Director Ellenbogen Michael sold 80,752 Class A Common Stock at $5.59 (~$451K)
  • · Director Ellenbogen Michael exercised/converted 80,752 Stock Option (Right to Buy)
PBF Energy Inc. 4 negative materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. sold 120,000 Class A Common Shares (as defined in Exhibit 99.1 hereto) at $74.79 (~$8.97M). Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. holds 14,285,397 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. sold 120,000 Class A Common Shares (as defined in Exhibit 99.1 hereto) at $74.79 (~$8.97M)
Enact Holdings, Inc. 4 negative materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary Stolove Evan sold 20,024 Common Stock at $49.52 (~$992K). Stolove Evan holds 32,003 shares after the transaction.

  • · EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary Stolove Evan sold 20,024 Common Stock at $49.52 (~$992K)
OppFi Inc. 4 positive materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Chief Executive Officer Schwartz Todd G. bought 3,550 Class A Common Stock at $7.04 (~$25K). Schwartz Todd G. holds 580,783 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Executive Officer Schwartz Todd G. bought 3,550 Class A Common Stock at $7.04 (~$25K)
Core Scientific, Inc./tx 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

See remarks DUCHENE TODD M had withheld for taxes 11,205 Common Stock at $20.13 (~$226K). DUCHENE TODD M holds 1,947,896 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · See remarks DUCHENE TODD M sold 10,000 Common Stock at $20.10 (~$201K)
  • · See remarks DUCHENE TODD M had withheld for taxes 11,205 Common Stock at $20.13 (~$226K)
WEALTHFRONT CORP 4 negative materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Chief Technology Officer Wetterwald Julien sold 15,263 Common Stock at $9.16 (~$140K). Wetterwald Julien holds 696,525 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chief Technology Officer Wetterwald Julien sold 15,263 Common Stock at $9.16 (~$140K)
Pershing Square USA, Ltd. 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

10% owner TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS sold 6,205 Common Stock at $40.06 (~$249K). TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS holds 10,143,795 shares after the transaction.

  • · 10% owner TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS sold 6,205 Common Stock at $40.06 (~$249K)
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. 4 positive materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Chief Accounting Officer Fazio Gianni James Lezziere bought 200 Common Stock at $9.55 (~$1.91K). Fazio Gianni James Lezziere holds 200 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Accounting Officer Fazio Gianni James Lezziere bought 200 Common Stock at $9.55 (~$1.91K)
Atlas Lithium Corp 4 neutral materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

Chief Financial Officer Miranda Tiago disposed to the issuer 30,000 Common Stock. Miranda Tiago holds 105,543 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Miranda Tiago disposed to the issuer 30,000 Common Stock
  • · Chief Financial Officer Miranda Tiago was awarded 105,543 Common Stock
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Chief Colleague Exp. Officer Herena Monique sold 8,811 Common Stock at $337.41 (~$2.97M). Herena Monique holds 12,444.723 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Colleague Exp. Officer Herena Monique sold 8,811 Common Stock at $337.41 (~$2.97M)
ASTRONICS CORP 4 neutral materiality 2/10

19-08-2026

Executive VP & Pres-Aerospace PEABODY MARK gifted 150 $.01 PV Com Stk. PEABODY MARK holds 62,232.73 shares after the transaction.

  • · Executive VP & Pres-Aerospace PEABODY MARK gifted 150 $.01 PV Com Stk
Jefferson Capital, Inc. / DE 4 negative materiality 5/10

19-08-2026

President US Business Lines Zellmann Mark Joseph sold 56,000 Common Stock at $23.75 (~$1.33M). Zellmann Mark Joseph holds 631,497 shares after the transaction.

  • · President US Business Lines Zellmann Mark Joseph sold 56,000 Common Stock at $23.75 (~$1.33M)
  • · President US Business Lines Zellmann Mark Joseph gifted 6,250 Common Stock
Blend Labs, Inc. 4 negative materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER Tkach Oxana sold 21,209 Class A Common Stock at $1.45 (~$30.7K). Tkach Oxana holds 96,238 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER Tkach Oxana sold 21,209 Class A Common Stock at $1.45 (~$30.7K)
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. 4 positive materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Secretary; Co-CIO Mahajan Umesh bought 4,000 Common Stock at $9.60 (~$38.4K). Mahajan Umesh holds 6,997 shares after the transaction.

  • · Secretary; Co-CIO Mahajan Umesh bought 4,000 Common Stock at $9.60 (~$38.4K)
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Director PATE WILLIAM sold 41,811 Common Stock at $80.44 (~$3.36M). 4 transactions reported in total. PATE WILLIAM holds 410,110 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director PATE WILLIAM sold 20,648 Common Stock at $82.32 (~$1.7M)
  • · Director PATE WILLIAM sold 6,035 Common Stock at $82.17 (~$496K)
  • · Director PATE WILLIAM sold 21,006 Common Stock at $80.97 (~$1.7M)
  • · Director PATE WILLIAM sold 41,811 Common Stock at $80.44 (~$3.36M)
Forestar Group Inc. 4 negative materiality 4/10

19-08-2026

Director Jamieson Lisa H. sold 3,000 Common Stock at $29.25 (~$87.8K). Jamieson Lisa H. holds 23,107 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director Jamieson Lisa H. sold 3,000 Common Stock at $29.25 (~$87.8K)
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Director LYONS GARY A sold 4,100 Common Stock at $63.27 (~$259K). 9 transactions reported in total. LYONS GARY A holds 61,500 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director LYONS GARY A exercised/converted 5,000 Common Stock at $17.44 (~$87.2K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A sold 1,900 Common Stock at $62.53 (~$119K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A sold 2,600 Common Stock at $63.50 (~$165K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A sold 500 Common Stock at $64.16 (~$32.1K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A exercised/converted 5,000 Common Stock at $17.44 (~$87.2K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A sold 4,100 Common Stock at $63.27 (~$259K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A sold 900 Common Stock at $63.86 (~$57.5K)
  • · Director LYONS GARY A exercised/converted 5,000 Stock option (right to buy)
ASTRONICS CORP 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Director FRISBY JEFFRY D gifted 2,000 $.01 PV Com Stk. FRISBY JEFFRY D holds 45,056 shares after the transaction.

  • · Director FRISBY JEFFRY D gifted 2,000 $.01 PV Com Stk
Paylocity Holding Corp 4 neutral materiality 3/10

19-08-2026

Sr Vice President Operations Cappotelli Andrew had withheld for taxes 2,063 Common Stock, par value $0.001 at $148.28 (~$306K). Cappotelli Andrew holds 46,879 shares after the transaction.

  • · Sr Vice President Operations Cappotelli Andrew had withheld for taxes 2,063 Common Stock, par value $0.001 at $148.28 (~$306K)
AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp 4 negative materiality 7/10

19-08-2026

Chief Operating Officer Griffith Christopher sold 22,000 Common Stock at $9.40 (~$207K). 4 transactions reported in total. Griffith Christopher holds 118,724 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Operating Officer Griffith Christopher exercised/converted 19,672 Common Stock at $4.33 (~$85.2K)
  • · Chief Operating Officer Griffith Christopher sold 19,672 Common Stock at $9.41 (~$185K)
  • · Chief Operating Officer Griffith Christopher sold 22,000 Common Stock at $9.40 (~$207K)
  • · Chief Operating Officer Griffith Christopher exercised/converted 19,672 Nonqualified Stock Options

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