CEO James Flanigan boosts stake in FLANIGANS ENTERPRISES (BDL)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FLANIGANS ENTERPRISES INC Chief Executive Officer James G. Flanigan II made open-market purchases of 2,000 shares of common stock. The trades occurred on May 15, 18, and 19 at prices between $30.00 and $32.00 per share.
After these transactions, Flanigan directly and indirectly owned 982,072 shares of common stock. This total includes shares held through a limited liability company he manages, a trust where he is trustee, shares held as custodian for his children, and shares owned by his spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 2,000 shares ($63,447)
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
FLANIGAN JAMES II
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Bought
2,000 shs ($63K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 | 76 | $31.46 | $2K |
| Purchase | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 | 975 | $32.00 | $31K |
| Purchase | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 | 924 | $31.50 | $29K |
| Purchase | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 | 25 | $30.00 | $750.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 — 982,072 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Total shares bought: 2,000 shares
Purchase prices: $30.00–$32.00 per share
Holdings after latest trade: 982,072 shares
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7 metrics
Total shares bought
2,000 shares
Open-market purchases reported in this Form 4
Purchase prices
$30.00–$32.00 per share
Range of transaction prices on May 15, 18, 19
Holdings after latest trade
982,072 shares
Common stock owned following May 19 transaction
May 18 larger trade
975 shares at $32.00
Open-market purchase on May 18
Additional May 18 trade
924 shares at $31.50
Second open-market purchase on May 18
May 19 trade
76 shares at $31.46
Open-market purchase on May 19
May 15 trade
25 shares at $30.00
Open-market purchase on May 15
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Common Stock, Par Value $1.00, limited liability company, trustee, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
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.
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 financial
"security_title": "Common Stock, Par Value $1.00""
limited liability company financial
"Includes 741,796 shares owned by a limited liability company of which James G. Flanigan II is the manager"
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
trustee financial
"138,694 shares owned by a trust of which Jame G, Flanigan II is the trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
beneficial ownership financial
"Includes 741,796 shares owned by a limited liability company ... and 12,776 shares owned by his spouse."
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did BDL CEO James G. Flanigan II report?
James G. Flanigan II reported open-market purchases of 2,000 BDL common shares. The trades took place on May 15, 18, and 19 at prices from $30.00 to $32.00 per share, increasing his total reported holdings to 982,072 shares.