Genius Group CEO Roger Hamilton Buys 300,000 Company Shares on the Open Market
Rhea-AI Summary
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) said CEO and founder Roger Hamilton bought 300,000 shares on the open market on March 13, 2025 at an average price of $0.37 per share.
According to the company, Mr. Hamilton has purchased 5.5 million shares totaling US$2.9 million across seven transactions since January 2024, and insider buying was restricted until the company filed its 20-F this week.
Positive
- CEO purchased 300,000 shares on March 13, 2025 at $0.37
- CEO total purchases: 5.5 million shares since January 2024
- Total insider investment equals US$2.9 million across seven transactions
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – GNS
In the Mar 17 session, GNS gained 11.53%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +8.4% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 16 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was above average at 1.6x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09 | Full-year results | Positive | -5.0% | Reported 2025 results with 80% pro forma revenue growth and Q4 profitability. |
| Mar 04 | Earnings date set | Positive | +8.1% | Announced date and webcast for releasing full year 2025 financial results. |
| Feb 19 | AI plan & outlook | Positive | -0.9% | Released AI-powered education plan and 2026 outlook with 48% revenue growth target. |
| Feb 04 | AI partnership | Positive | -3.6% | Partnered with ReadyNest to launch AI-powered, satellite-linked Space Capsule schools. |
| Jan 26 | Strategy letter | Positive | -8.9% | CEO outlined 2026 AI and Bitcoin-first strategy and multi-center growth plans. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history shows multiple positive strategic and financial updates being followed by share price declines, indicating a pattern where good news has often been sold into.
Over the past few months, GNS has reported strong pro forma growth to $13.6M, outlined an AI-powered 2026 plan targeting $20–$22M revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, launched an AI partnership for ‘Space Capsules’, and detailed a 2026 strategic roadmap. Despite generally constructive news, four of the last five events saw negative next-day price reactions, suggesting investor focus on risks and execution rather than headlines alone.
Key Terms
20-f regulatory
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SINGAPORE, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today announced that it has received notice that its CEO and Founder, Roger Hamilton, has made a further purchase of the Company’s shares at market price.
Mr. Hamilton notified the Company he purchased 300,000 of the Company’s shares on March 13, 2025 on the open market, at an average price of
Mr. Hamilton said “Insider purchases of the company have been restricted this year through to the filing of our 20-F annual filing this week. I’m pleased to have completed a further purchase of shares of Genius Group as soon as permitted, expressing my ongoing commitment and confidence in the Company’s future. I look forward to executing our 2026 plan with our team and thank our long-term shareholders for your ongoing support in our Company.”
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 6 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.ai/
Forward-Looking Statements
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