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USA Insider Trading Pulse — August 19, 2026

USA Insider Trading Pulse

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

50 high priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The August 19, 2026 insider trading pulse reveals a predominantly bearish sentiment with significant insider selling across multiple sectors, totaling over $30 million in disclosed transactions.

The most concentrated selling occurred at Sea Ltd, where four top executives (President, CFO, COO, CCO) collectively sold over $4.5 million in stock, all under Rule 10b5-1 plans, suggesting pre-planned portfolio diversification rather than a reactive negative signal. The energy sector showed notable insider selling, with a 10% owner at PBF Energy selling $9 million and Marathon Petroleum's Chief Legal Officer selling $2.6 million after exercising options. However, a strong bullish counter-signal emerged from CCH Holdings Ltd, where the Chairman/CEO/COO made a $1.44 million open-market purchase, representing the most significant insider buying in this batch. The data shows a clear pattern of C-suite option exercises followed by immediate sales, particularly in the technology and energy sectors, while several small-cap and micro-cap companies saw insider buying at current levels, indicating potential value opportunities. The overall market signal is mixed, with insider selling concentrated in larger-cap names and buying focused on smaller, potentially undervalued companies.

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

Filing types in this digest: Form 4

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Investment Signals (12)

  • Sea Ltd ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Four top executives (President, CFO, COO, CCO) sold $4.5M+ in stock at ~$120, all under 10b5-1 plans. CFO sold 71% of holdings, COO sold 5% of holdings. Pre-planned selling suggests no new negative catalyst but signals management is taking profits at current levels

  • CCH Holdings Ltd ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Chairman/CEO/COO Goh Kok E bought 5.22M shares at $0.28 ($1.44M) in open market, the largest insider buy in this batch. This represents a massive vote of confidence at a $0.28 price level, suggesting significant undervaluation

  • Yum China Holdings ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Supply Chain Officer sold 19,513 shares ($918K), exercising options at $26.56-$41.66 and selling at $47.07. This is a classic option-exercise-and-sell pattern, reducing holdings by 72%, which signals bearish conviction from supply chain leadership

  • Marathon Petroleum ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Legal Officer exercised 7,196 options at $47.73 and immediately sold at $358.57 ($2.58M), a 651% gain. This aggressive profit-taking after a massive run-up suggests the stock may be fully valued

  • Royalty Pharma ↓ (BEARISH)
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    EVP & Chairman of Partnering sold 100,000 shares ($6M), reducing holdings by 81%. This is a significant reduction by a key executive, though executed under a 10b5-1 plan, warranting close monitoring

  • AMERICAN EXPRESS ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Colleague Experience Officer sold 8,811 shares ($2.97M), reducing holdings by 41%. This large sale by a senior executive at a high price level suggests potential caution on valuation

  • PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Director sold 41,811 shares ($3.36M) in multiple transactions at $80-$82, reducing holdings. This sustained selling by a director at elevated prices signals potential overvaluation

  • Red Cat Holdings ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chairman/CEO sold 150,000 shares ($1.57M) under 10b5-1 plan. While pre-planned, the magnitude of the sale (1.2% of holdings) by the CEO in a growth company is notable

  • OppFi Inc ↓ (BULLISH)
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    CEO bought 3,550 shares ($25K) in open market at $7.04. Small insider buy but from the CEO, signaling confidence at current levels in this fintech

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Two insiders (Secretary/Co-CIO bought $38K, Chief Accounting Officer bought $1.9K) bought stock at ~$9.60. Insider buying from multiple executives in a BDC suggests management sees value

  • Grace Therapeutics ↓ (BULLISH)
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    10% owner Opaleye Management bought 11,608 shares ($24K) at $2.09. Institutional insider buying in a small-cap biotech signals confidence in pipeline

  • EuroDry Ltd ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Chief Administrative Officer sold 2,700 shares ($113K) at $42, reducing holdings by 37%. Director also sold 300 shares. Insider selling in a shipping company at elevated prices suggests caution

Risk Flags (10)

  • Sea Ltd / Management Exodus Risk↓ [HIGH RISK]
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    Four C-suite executives (President, CFO, COO, CCO) all sold stock simultaneously under 10b5-1 plans. While pre-planned, the coordinated selling across multiple top executives is unusual and warrants monitoring for any operational issues

  • Yum China / Supply Chain Leadership Signal↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Chief Supply Chain Officer sold 72% of holdings ($918K) after exercising deep-in-the-money options. This aggressive reduction by a key operational executive could signal concerns about supply chain margins or cost pressures

  • PBF Energy / Major Shareholder Dumping↓ [HIGH RISK]
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    10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales sold 120,000 shares ($8.97M). Continued selling by a major shareholder could pressure the stock and signal lack of confidence in near-term prospects

  • Royalty Pharma / Key Executive Exit Risk↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    EVP & Chairman of Partnering sold 81% of holdings ($6M) and also gifted 16,800 shares. This near-total exit by a deal-making executive raises questions about future partnership pipeline

  • Jefferson Capital / President Selling↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    President of US Business Lines sold 56,000 shares ($1.33M) and gifted 6,250 shares. This large sale by a key operational leader could indicate slowing business momentum

  • Travere Therapeutics / Director Profit-Taking↓ [LOW RISK]
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    Director exercised 5,000 options at $17.44 and sold 4,100 shares at $63.27 ($259K). The 263% gain and immediate sale suggests limited confidence in further upside

  • ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS / Warrant Dumping↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Director sold 45,000 warrants at $0.32 and 43,900 warrants at $0.33, essentially exiting a leveraged position. This could signal concerns about the company's long-term equity value

  • Forestar Group / Director Selling↓ [LOW RISK]
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    Director sold 3,000 shares ($87.8K) at $29.25. While small in absolute terms, any insider selling in a real estate company during a potentially softening housing market is notable

  • Blend Labs / Accounting Officer Selling↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Principal Accounting Officer sold 21,209 shares ($30.7K) at $1.45. Selling by a finance executive in a struggling fintech could signal internal concerns about financial controls or outlook

  • Core Scientific / Insider Tax Withholding↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Insider had 11,205 shares withheld for taxes ($226K) and sold 10,000 shares ($201K). The combination of tax withholding and additional selling in a volatile crypto mining stock raises caution

Opportunities (10)

  • CCH Holdings Ltd / Deep Value Play↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Chairman/CEO/COO bought 5.22M shares at $0.28 ($1.44M), the largest insider buy in this batch. With the CEO tripling down at a $0.28 price level, this micro-cap presents a potential deep value opportunity if the company executes on its business plan

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC / Insider Accumulation↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Two insiders (Secretary/Co-CIO bought $38K, Chief Accounting Officer bought $1.9K) bought stock at ~$9.60. Multiple insider buys in a BDC yielding ~10-12% suggests management sees the dividend as sustainable and the stock as undervalued

  • OppFi Inc / CEO Vote of Confidence↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO bought 3,550 shares ($25K) at $7.04. With the stock trading near lows and the CEO putting personal capital to work, this fintech could be a turnaround play if credit metrics improve

  • Grace Therapeutics / Institutional Insider Buying↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    10% owner Opaleye Management bought 11,608 shares at $2.09. Institutional insider buying in a small-cap biotech with a market cap under $100M suggests potential catalyst from pipeline developments

  • UMH PROPERTIES / Director Accumulation↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Director bought 64 shares ($1K) at $15.63. While small, insider buying in a REIT during a rate-sensitive environment signals confidence in the dividend and property portfolio

  • EuroDry Ltd / Insider Selling at Highs↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Chief Administrative Officer sold 37% of holdings at $42. For contrarian investors, this selling at elevated prices could signal a peak in the shipping cycle, presenting a short opportunity if rates decline

  • Enact Holdings / Insider Profit-Taking↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    EVP sold 20,024 shares ($992K) at $49.52. The sale at a 52-week high could indicate the stock is fully valued, but for long-term investors, the mortgage insurance business remains strong with favorable fundamentals

  • ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES / Small Insider Sale↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    EVP sold only 908 shares ($302K) at $332.68, reducing holdings by just 8%. The minimal selling relative to total holdings suggests management remains confident in the semiconductor equipment cycle

  • Chagee Holdings / RSU Awards Signal Growth↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    COO awarded 89,394 RSUs and VP awarded 33,726 RSUs. Large equity grants to new executives in this tea beverage company signal aggressive expansion plans and management alignment with shareholders

  • Atlas Lithium / CFO Restructuring↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CFO disposed 30,000 shares to issuer and was awarded 105,543 shares. This equity restructuring suggests the company is incentivizing key management ahead of potential lithium production milestones

Sector Themes (6)

  • Tech Insider Selling Wave
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    Sea Ltd (4 executives sold $4.5M), Wealthfront (CTO sold $140K), and Blend Labs (PAO sold $30K) all saw insider selling. The pattern suggests tech executives are taking profits amid elevated valuations and uncertain growth outlooks

  • Energy Sector Profit-Taking
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    PBF Energy (10% owner sold $9M), Marathon Petroleum (CLO sold $2.6M), and Core Scientific (insider sold $427K) all saw significant insider selling. This coordinated profit-taking in energy stocks suggests the sector may be near a cyclical peak

  • Small-Cap Insider Buying Opportunity
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    CCH Holdings ($1.44M buy), OppFi ($25K buy), Chicago Atlantic BDC ($40K combined), and Grace Therapeutics ($24K buy) all saw insider buying. This cluster of insider buying in small/micro-caps suggests value-oriented insiders see their stocks as undervalued

  • Option Exercise & Sell Pattern Dominates
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    Multiple filings (Yum China, Marathon Petroleum, Travere Therapeutics, Evolv Technologies) show executives exercising deep-in-the-money options and immediately selling shares. This pattern indicates management is monetizing compensation rather than expressing bearish views, but still signals limited conviction in further upside

  • Financial Services Insider Divergence
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    Chicago Atlantic BDC (insider buying) and Enact Holdings (insider selling $992K) show divergent insider sentiment in financial services. This suggests stock-specific factors are driving insider behavior rather than sector-wide trends

  • Shipping Sector Insider Caution
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    EuroDry Ltd (CAO sold 37% of holdings, Director sold) saw insider selling at elevated prices. This could signal that shipping rates have peaked and insiders are reducing exposure ahead of a potential downturn

Watch List (8)

  • Sea Ltd↓
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    Watch for Q3 2026 earnings to see if operational metrics justify insider selling at $120. If fundamentals weaken, further selling could accelerate

  • CCH Holdings Ltd↓
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    Monitor for any corporate announcements or catalysts that could justify the CEO's $1.44M purchase at $0.28. A potential re-rating catalyst could be significant

  • PBF Energy↓
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    Track 10% owner selling pattern. If Control Empresarial de Capitales continues selling, it could indicate a strategic exit and pressure the stock

  • Royalty Pharma↓
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    Monitor for any partnership announcements or changes in deal pipeline following the EVP's 81% stake reduction

  • Red Cat Holdings↓
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    Watch for Q3 2026 earnings and any defense contract announcements that could justify the CEO's 150,000 share sale at $10.45

  • Chicago Atlantic BDC↓
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    Track insider buying pattern. If additional executives buy, it would strengthen the bull case for this BDC at current levels

  • Travere Therapeutics↓
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    Monitor for FDA decisions or pipeline updates following director's option exercise and sale at $63.27

  • AMERICAN EXPRESS↓
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    Watch for any changes in consumer spending trends or credit quality that could explain the Chief Colleague Experience Officer's $2.97M sale

Filing Analyses (50)
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 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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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.

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
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
Royalty Pharma plc 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

EVP & Chairman, Partnering Hite Christopher sold 100,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $59.97 (~$6M). Hite Christopher holds 23,200 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · EVP & Chairman, Partnering Hite Christopher sold 100,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $59.97 (~$6M)
  • · EVP & Chairman, Partnering Hite Christopher gifted 16,800 Class A Ordinary Shares
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A. 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Director MORETTINI JOSEPH L sold 45,000 Net Settle Stakeholder Warrants (ASPSW) (Right to Buy) at $0.32 (~$14.5K).

  • · Director MORETTINI JOSEPH L sold 45,000 Net Settle Stakeholder Warrants (ASPSW) (Right to Buy) at $0.32 (~$14.5K)
  • · Director MORETTINI JOSEPH L sold 43,900 Net Settle Stakeholder Warrants (ASPSW) (Right to Buy) at $0.33 (~$14.4K)
  • · Director MORETTINI JOSEPH L sold 4,288 Cash Exercise Stakeholder Warrants (ASPSZ) (Right to Buy) at $0.22 (~$922)
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. 4 negative materiality 6/10

19-08-2026

Chairman of the Board, CEO Thompson Jeffrey M sold 150,000 Common Stock at $10.45 (~$1.57M). Thompson Jeffrey M holds 12,612,202 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Chairman of the Board, CEO Thompson Jeffrey M sold 150,000 Common Stock at $10.45 (~$1.57M)
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)

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