Griffin Jr GRAT linked to ARGAN INC (AGX) sells 50,000 shares at $643.46
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ARGAN INC director-associated entity sells shares in an open-market transaction. On June 12, 2026, an entity associated with director William F. Griffin Jr., identified as William F Griffin Jr GRAT II dtd Oct 6, 2025, sold 50,000 shares of Argan common stock at an average price of $643.46 per share. Following this sale, the GRAT continued to hold 90,976 Argan shares indirectly for Griffin.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 50,000 shares ($32,173,000)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Griffin William F Jr
Role
null
Sold
50,000 shs ($32.17M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 50,000 | $643.46 | $32.17M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 90,976 shares (Indirect, William F Griffin Jr GRAT II dtd Oct 6, 2025)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 50,000 shares
Average sale price: $643.46 per share
Shares held after transaction: 90,976 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
50,000 shares
Open-market sale on June 12, 2026
Average sale price
$643.46 per share
Open-market sale on June 12, 2026
Shares held after transaction
90,976 shares
Indirect holdings via GRAT after sale
Net buy/sell shares
-50,000 shares
Net insider activity in this Form 4
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4, GRAT
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"the Reporting Person sold 50,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
GRAT financial
"nature_of_ownership": "William F Griffin Jr GRAT II dtd Oct 6, 2025""
FAQ
What insider transaction did ARGAN INC (AGX) report for William F. Griffin Jr?
ARGAN INC reported that an entity associated with director William F. Griffin Jr sold 50,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction, at an average price of $643.46 per share on June 12, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing.
Was the ARGAN INC (AGX) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?
The transaction was a sale of ARGAN INC common stock. The Form 4 lists transaction code “S,” indicating an open-market sale, and explicitly describes the action as an open-market sale of 50,000 shares at an average price of $643.46 per share.