[Form 4] ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
ANI Pharmaceuticals insider sales by Shanmugam Muthusamy The filing shows that Shanmugam Muthusamy, a director and an officer (Head of R&D, COO-Novitium Ops), reported sales of ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP) common stock on 08/14/2025 and 08/15/2025. On 08/14/2025 he sold 47,010 shares at a weighted average price of $89.48, leaving 584,910 shares reported as beneficially owned through Esjay LLC. On 08/15/2025 he sold 52,990 shares at a weighted average price of $87.15, leaving 531,920 shares reported as beneficially owned through Esjay LLC. The filing also reports indirect ownership of 5,000 shares held by SS Pharma LLC. The statement is signed by attorney-in-fact Meredith W. Cook on 08/18/2025.
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- Insider dispositions: The reporting person sold a total of 100,000 ANIP shares (47,010 on 08/14/2025 and 52,990 on 08/15/2025).
- Reduction in indirect holdings: Indirect beneficial ownership held by Esjay LLC decreased from 584,910 to 531,920 shares following the reported trades.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sold a total of 100,000 ANIP shares across two days at weighted prices near $87–$89, reducing indirect holdings.
The Form 4 documents two open-market dispositions by a prominent insider on consecutive days: 47,010 shares on 08/14/2025 at a weighted average of $89.48 and 52,990 shares on 08/15/2025 at a weighted average of $87.15. Post-transactions, the reporting person reports indirect beneficial ownership via Esjay LLC of 531,920 shares and indirect ownership via SS Pharma LLC of 5,000 shares. The filing explicitly states voting and dispositive power over the LLC-held shares and provides weighted-average price ranges for the trades. No options, grants, or other derivative transactions are reported. The disclosures are routine for Section 16 reporting and provide clear transactional detail for market participants.
TL;DR: Director/officer reported material open-market sales with clear disclosure of indirect ownership and authority over LLC holdings.
The Form 4 clearly identifies the reporting person as both a director and an officer and specifies indirect ownership structures (Esjay LLC and SS Pharma LLC) with stated voting and dispositive power. The filing includes weighted-average sale prices and ranges for the multiple trades, and it is properly signed by an attorney-in-fact. There are no amendments, derivative transactions, or other compensatory grants disclosed. From a governance and compliance standpoint, the filing appears complete and compliant with Section 16 reporting requirements based on the information provided.