Aware (AWRE) director exercises derivative to add 22,059 Common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AWARE INC /MA/ director Brent P. Johnstone increased his direct stake through an option-related transaction. On this Form 4, he exercised a derivative security and acquired 22,059 shares of Common Stock. Following the exercise, he directly owns a total of 293,712 Common Stock shares.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Johnstone Brent P
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock | 22,059 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 293,712 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares acquired via exercise: 22,059 shares
Shares owned after transaction: 293,712 shares
Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share
+1 more
4 metrics
Shares acquired via exercise
22,059 shares
Exercise or conversion of derivative security on Common Stock
Shares owned after transaction
293,712 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings following Form 4 transaction
Transaction price per share
$0.0000 per share
Reported price for the non-derivative Common Stock entry
Transaction code
M
Exercise or conversion of derivative security
Key Terms
Form 4, Common Stock, derivative security, transaction code M, +1 more
5 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"On this Form 4, he exercised a derivative security"
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.
Common Stock financial
"acquired 22,059 shares of 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.
derivative security financial
"exercised a derivative security and acquired 22,059 shares"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
transaction code M regulatory
"The Form 4 uses transaction code M, described as an exercise"
direct ownership financial
"The filing reports his holdings as direct ownership"
FAQ
What insider transaction did AWARE (AWRE) director Brent P. Johnstone report?
Brent P. Johnstone reported exercising a derivative security to acquire 22,059 shares of AWARE Common Stock. The Form 4 classifies this as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, increasing his direct ownership position in the company’s shares.
Was Brent P. Johnstone’s AWARE (AWRE) transaction a purchase or a derivative exercise?
The transaction was a derivative exercise, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code M, described as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, resulting in the acquisition of additional Common Stock rather than a standard market buy.