[Form 4] Alzamend Neuro, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Milton C. Ault III, a director and 10% owner of Alzamend Neuro (ALZN), reported multiple transactions on Form 4. On 07/23/25, his affiliate Ault Lending, LLC converted 332.7553 Series B preferred shares into 143,429 common shares at an effective price of $2.32. The same day it sold 59,516 shares at an average $2.9502; a further 9,621 shares were sold on 07/24/25 at $2.9349.
Following the transactions, Ault Lending holds 82,552 common shares. Including other entities controlled by Mr. Ault (direct 1,843; Ault Life Sciences Inc. 11,068; Ault Life Sciences Fund LLC 61), his aggregate beneficial ownership is ≈95,524 common shares. Derivative positions remain significant: 1,767.2447 Series B preferred shares (no expiration) and 45,569 warrants with strike prices ranging from $108 to $4,050 expiring 2025-2029.
The filing shows a net reduction of roughly 69,137 shares (-42% of the 07/23 conversion) in Ault Lending’s indirect stake. While the conversion eliminates some preferred stock—simplifying the capital structure—the concurrent sales by a large insider can be viewed as a bearish signal for near-term sentiment.
- Conversion of Series B preferred into common stock reduces preferred overhang and simplifies ALZN’s capital structure.
- Sale of 69,137 common shares by a 10% owner/director signals potential short-term bearish sentiment.
Insights
TL;DR: 10% owner converts preferred, sells ~69k shares—slightly bearish.
The combination of a preferred-to-common conversion and immediate partial disposition indicates liquidity taking by a key insider. Although removal of preferred shares marginally cleans up the equity stack, the disposition equates to selling ~42 % of the shares just received, suggesting limited confidence in short-term upside. Remaining derivative exposure (1.77k preferred; 45.6k warrants) still aligns Mr. Ault with long-term optionality, but the market often views insider selling—especially by a control shareholder—as a negative price catalyst. Overall impact: modestly negative.
TL;DR: Insider’s mixed actions—capital-structure simplification vs. share sales—net to cautious outlook.
Conversion of Series B preferred improves transparency and may reduce dividend or voting complexity, a governance positive. However, rapid secondary-market sales weaken the alignment narrative typically expected from directors owning >10 %. Investors should watch for further sales or 13D amendments that could lower ownership below critical thresholds, potentially altering control dynamics.