Director at Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) buys 1,000 shares in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Acuity Inc. director Laura O'Shaughnessy reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $282.98 per share. After this transaction, she directly owns 3,111 shares of the company’s stock, indicating an increase in her personal equity stake.
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- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($282,980)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
O'Shaughnessy Laura
Role
Director
Bought
1,000 shs ($283K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,000 | $282.98 | $283K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,111 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,000 shares
Purchase price: $282.98 per share
Shares owned after: 3,111 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
1,000 shares
Open-market purchase of Common Stock on 2026-04-08
Purchase price
$282.98 per share
Price paid in the reported open-market transaction
Shares owned after
3,111 shares
Total direct ownership following the transaction
Net buy shares
1,000 shares
Net result of reported transactions in this Form 4
Key Terms
open-market purchase, non-derivative, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"The transaction_action field describes an open-market purchase of Common Stock."
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.
non-derivative financial
"The transaction_type is listed as non-derivative for the Common Stock trade."
Common Stock financial
"The security_title for the transaction is specified as 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.
Form 4 regulatory
"This insider transaction is reported on SEC Form 4 for Acuity Inc."
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 insider transaction did Acuity Inc. (AYI) disclose for Laura O'Shaughnessy?
Laura O'Shaughnessy reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Acuity Inc. Common Stock. The transaction was recorded as a non-derivative buy, reflecting a direct increase in her ownership position in the company’s equity.
Is the recent Acuity Inc. (AYI) insider trade a buy or a sell?
The recent insider trade by Laura O'Shaughnessy is a buy. The Form 4 identifies the transaction code as “P,” an open-market purchase, and classifies it as a non-derivative acquisition of Common Stock rather than a sale or disposition.
Does the Acuity Inc. (AYI) Form 4 involve derivatives or options?
The Form 4 shows only a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock, with no derivative positions listed. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no stock options, warrants, or other derivative securities were reported in connection with this transaction.