ACCESS Newswire CEO buys 10,000 ACCS shares

ACCESS Newswire Inc. director and CEO Brian R. Balbirnie reported an open-market purchase of 10,000 shares of Common Stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 08:26 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACCESS Newswire Inc. director and CEO Brian R. Balbirnie reported an open-market purchase of 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares were bought at a weighted average price of $6.4634 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $6.26 to $6.62. Following this transaction, he directly holds 632,917 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 10,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider BALBIRNIE BRIAN R

Role Director, CEO

Bought 10,000 shs ($65K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	10,000	$6.4634	$65K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 632,917 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the weighted average of open market purchase transactions ranging from $6.26 to $6.62 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price paid if requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 10,000 shares Weighted average price: $6.4634 per share Purchase price range: $6.26–$6.62 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 10,000 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Weighted average price $6.4634 per share Average purchase price for the 10,000 shares

Purchase price range $6.26–$6.62 per share Range of individual trade prices

Shares owned after trade 632,917 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, weighted average, Common Stock, more than 10% owner

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"Purchase in open market or private transaction"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

weighted average financial

"Represents the weighted average of open market purchase transactions"

A weighted average is a way of calculating an overall number when some items matter more than others by giving each item a different level of importance, or weight. Investors use weighted averages to combine figures like prices, returns or earnings so the result reflects the size or significance of each part — like grading a class where a final exam counts more than a quiz, producing a score that better represents true performance.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

more than 10% owner financial

"is_ten_percent_owner: 1"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) report in this Form 4?

ACCESS Newswire reported that director and CEO Brian R. Balbirnie bought 10,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction, at a weighted average purchase price of $6.4634 per share, according to the Form 4 filing.

At what price did the ACCS CEO buy shares in the latest Form 4?

The CEO bought 10,000 ACCS shares at a weighted average price of $6.4634 per share. Individual trades occurred in a range from $6.26 to $6.62 per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

How many ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) shares does Brian R. Balbirnie own after this trade?

After the reported purchase, Brian R. Balbirnie directly owns 632,917 shares of ACCESS Newswire Common Stock. This post-transaction holding reflects the additional 10,000 shares acquired in the open-market purchase disclosed on the Form 4.

What does the Form 4 say about the price range for the ACCS share purchases?

The Form 4 states the reported $6.4634 price is a weighted average for multiple trades. These open-market purchases took place at individual prices ranging from $6.26 to $6.62 per ACCS share, according to the filing footnote.

Who is the insider involved in the latest ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Brian R. Balbirnie, who serves as a director, CEO, and more than 10% owner of ACCESS Newswire Inc. He reported buying 10,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction in this Form 4.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BALBIRNIE BRIAN R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC.

ONE GLENWOOD DRIVE SUITE 1001

(Street)

RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA 27603

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACCESS Newswire Inc. [ ACCS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Director, CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/27/2026		P		10,000	A	$6.4634(1)	632,917	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the weighted average of open market purchase transactions ranging from $6.26 to $6.62 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price paid if requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.

	/s/ Brian R. Balbirnie	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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