Director-linked entities at Aura Minerals (AUGO) shift BDRs via securities lending
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aura Minerals Inc. director-associated entities reported internal restructuring transactions involving Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) and related securities lending agreements. On May 15 and May 18, clients managed by Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda. adjusted positions through securities lending, with no stated purchase or sale price.
The positions are held by entities managed by Kapitalo and may be deemed indirectly beneficially owned by Bruno Sousa Mauad. Certain clients entered securities lending agreements transferring title to counterparties, while those clients may still be considered beneficial owners because the arrangements can be discontinued at any time.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Sousa Mauad Bruno
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Brazilian Depository Receipts | 1,400 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Securities Lending Agreement | 1,400 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Brazilian Depository Receipts | 21,801 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Securities Lending Agreement | 21,801 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Brazilian Depository Receipts — 15,957,822 shares (Indirect, (2));
Securities Lending Agreement — 15,959,222 shares (Indirect, (2))
Footnotes (1)
- (1) Brazilian Depositary Receipts ("BDRs") are certificates representing common shares no par value ("Common Shares")of the Issuer. Three BDRs represent one Common Share of the issuer. The securities are owned directlu by entities managed by Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda. ("Kapitalo"), and may deemed to be indirectly beneficially owned by Bruno Sousa Mauad, partner of Kapitalo. Certain clients managed by Kapitalo entered into securities lending agreements whereby title to the securities of the Issuer transferred to a counterparty for the duration of the agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing transactions, such clients may be deemed to cotinue to have beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein as the arrangements to have beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein as the arrangements may be discontinued at any time by the clients.
Key Figures
Restructuring securities: 46,402 derivative securities
Securities lending entry: 21,801 securities
BDR restructuring entry: 21,801 BDRs
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6 metrics
Restructuring securities
46,402 derivative securities
Total restructuringShares in transaction summary
Securities lending entry
21,801 securities
Securities Lending Agreement on May 15, 2026
BDR restructuring entry
21,801 BDRs
Brazilian Depository Receipts on May 15, 2026
Indirect holdings after transaction
15,959,222 securities
Total following one May 15 securities lending transaction
Indirect holdings after BDR move
15,957,822 securities
Total following one May 18 BDR transaction
BDR-to-share ratio
3 BDRs per common share
Relationship between BDRs and common shares in footnote
Key Terms
Brazilian Depositary Receipts, Securities Lending Agreement, beneficial ownership, Brazilian Depositary Receipts ("BDRs"), +1 more
5 terms
Brazilian Depositary Receipts financial
"Brazilian Depositary Receipts ("BDRs") are certificates representing common shares no par value"
Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) are certificates traded on Brazilian exchanges that represent ownership of shares in foreign companies, allowing local investors to buy and sell exposure to those overseas stocks without opening foreign brokerage accounts. They matter because they let investors diversify across global companies using local currency and trading hours, similar to buying a locally issued voucher for a foreign product, while still exposing portfolios to the performance and risks of the underlying foreign shares.
Securities Lending Agreement financial
"Certain clients managed by Kapitalo entered into securities lending agreements whereby title to the securities"
beneficial ownership financial
"such clients may be deemed to continue to have beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Brazilian Depositary Receipts ("BDRs") financial
"Brazilian Depositary Receipts ("BDRs") are certificates representing common shares no par value"
FAQ
What does the Aura Minerals (AUGO) Form 4 filing report?
The Form 4 reports internal restructuring transactions involving Brazilian Depositary Receipts and securities lending agreements. These were executed by entities managed by Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda., with no open-market buy or sell activity disclosed and no transaction price per share reported.
Who is involved in the Aura Minerals (AUGO) restructuring transactions?
The transactions relate to entities managed by Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda., which hold Aura Minerals securities. Director Bruno Sousa Mauad, a partner of Kapitalo, may be deemed an indirect beneficial owner of these positions according to the disclosure in the Form 4 footnotes.
What are Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) in the Aura Minerals (AUGO) filing?
Brazilian Depositary Receipts are certificates that represent Aura Minerals common shares. The filing states that three BDRs represent one common share, linking the Brazilian-traded receipts to the underlying common equity of Aura Minerals for reporting and beneficial ownership purposes.
What is the role of securities lending agreements in Aura Minerals (AUGO)’s Form 4?
Certain clients managed by Kapitalo entered securities lending agreements transferring title of Aura Minerals securities to counterparties. Despite this, those clients may still be deemed beneficial owners because the lending arrangements can be discontinued at any time, leaving underlying economic exposure unchanged.
How many Aura Minerals securities were affected by the restructuring in this Form 4?
The transaction summary shows 46,402 derivative securities involved in restructuring transactions. These include securities lending-related movements in BDRs and linked instruments, with total indirect positions after transactions exceeding 15.9 million units for the reported derivative holdings.