Alphatec (ATEC) director Keith Valentine adds 135,000 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. director Keith Valentine bought 135,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions. The purchases occurred on May 7, 8, and 11, 2026 at weighted average prices around $7.00–$7.55 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 232,271 shares.
Footnotes explain that two of the trades were executed as multiple transactions within price ranges of $7.48–$7.50 and $7.52–$7.55 per share, with full trade-level details available on request.
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Insights
Director Keith Valentine made net open-market purchases of 135,000 Alphatec shares, modestly increasing his direct equity stake.
Director-level open-market purchases often signal personal confidence, since the buyer commits new capital at prevailing market prices. Here, Valentine accumulated shares over three days at prices between about $7.00 and $7.55 per share, ending with 232,271 shares held directly.
Two purchases used multiple trade executions within narrow price ranges of $7.48–$7.50 and $7.52–$7.55, described as weighted average prices. With no remaining derivative positions disclosed in this filing, the activity reflects straightforward cash purchases rather than option exercises.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 135,000 shares ($996,192)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Valentine Keith
Role
null
Bought
135,000 shs ($996K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 35,000 | $7.00 | $245K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 43,847 | $7.54 | $331K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 56,153 | $7.49 | $421K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 232,271 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $7.48 to $7.50, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $7.52 to $7.55, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Total shares purchased: 135,000 shares
May 7, 2026 purchase: 56,153 shares at $7.49/share
May 8, 2026 purchase: 43,847 shares at $7.54/share
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Total shares purchased
135,000 shares
Aggregate open-market buys on May 7–11, 2026
May 7, 2026 purchase
56,153 shares at $7.49/share
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
May 8, 2026 purchase
43,847 shares at $7.54/share
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
May 11, 2026 purchase
35,000 shares at $7.00/share
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
Holdings after transactions
232,271 shares
Directly owned Common Stock following May 11, 2026 trade
Price range footnote 1
$7.48–$7.50/share
Weighted average range for one multi-tranche purchase
Price range footnote 2
$7.52–$7.55/share
Weighted average range for another multi-tranche purchase
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for each Common Stock trade"
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 price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for all reported transactions"
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.
FAQ
What did Alphatec (ATEC) director Keith Valentine report in this Form 4?
Keith Valentine reported buying 135,000 shares of Alphatec common stock in three open-market transactions. The trades occurred on May 7, 8, and 11, 2026, and increased his direct ownership to 232,271 shares following the final purchase.
Were Keith Valentine’s Alphatec (ATEC) trades single executions or multiple fills?
Two trades were executed in multiple fills at different prices, reported as weighted average prices. Footnotes state shares on those days traded within $7.48–$7.50 and $7.52–$7.55 ranges, and that detailed per-trade pricing information is available upon request.