BKV Corp (NYSE: BKV) CFO uses ESPP to acquire 920 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BKV Corp Chief Financial Officer Tameron David acquired 920 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The ESPP purchase was priced at $23.0775 per share, and his directly held stake increased to 62,845 shares after the transaction.
He also reports 300 shares held indirectly through his son. The ESPP price was set at 85% of the lesser of the closing prices on January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, consistent with the plan terms.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Tameron David
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 920 | $23.0775 | $21K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 62,845 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 300 shares (Indirect, By Son)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares were acquired under the BKV Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c). The reporting person is voluntarily reporting this transaction. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased at a price equal to 85% of the lesser of (i) closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the first trading day of the offering period, January 1, 2026, or (ii) closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the last trading day of the offering period, June 30, 2026.
Key Figures
ESPP shares acquired: 920 shares
ESPP purchase price: $23.0775 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 62,845 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
ESPP shares acquired
920 shares
Common stock acquired under ESPP on June 30, 2026
ESPP purchase price
$23.0775 per share
Price for ESPP acquisition of 920 shares
Direct holdings after transaction
62,845 shares
Common stock directly held following ESPP acquisition
Indirect holdings via son
300 shares
Common stock held indirectly, by son
ESPP discount factor
85% of reference price
85% of lesser closing price on Jan 1, 2026 or Jun 30, 2026
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Rule 16b-3(d), Rule 16b-3(c), +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"The shares were acquired under the BKV Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in a transaction that was exempt..."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
ESPP financial
"In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased at a price equal to 85% of the lesser..."
An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.
Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory
"The shares were acquired under the BKV Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d)..."
Rule 16b-3(d) is a narrow SEC safe-harbor that shields company insiders (officers, directors and large shareholders) from liability for short‑swing profits when their buys or sells of company stock are made under a pre-established, written plan or contract that removes the insider’s ability to time trades. For investors, this matters because it permits predictable, automated insider transactions — like scheduled sales for diversification or payroll withholding — without triggering forced disgorgement, so such planned trades are treated differently from opportunistic insider trading.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"The shares were acquired under the BKV Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in a transaction that was exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)."
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for the 920-share ESPP transaction"
FAQ
What did BKV (BKV) CFO Tameron David report in this Form 4?
BKV Chief Financial Officer Tameron David reported acquiring 920 shares of common stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. After this ESPP transaction, he directly holds 62,845 shares and reports an additional 300 shares held indirectly through his son.
What are Tameron David’s BKV (BKV) holdings after this ESPP transaction?
After the ESPP acquisition, Tameron David directly holds 62,845 shares of BKV common stock. He also reports 300 shares held indirectly via his son, reflecting both direct and family-related ownership interests as of the reported transaction date.
How is the BKV (BKV) ESPP purchase price determined for this transaction?
The ESPP purchase price was set at 85% of the lesser of the closing price on January 1, 2026 and the closing price on June 30, 2026. For this offering period, that formula produced an effective purchase price of $23.0775 per share for the acquired shares.
Is the BKV (BKV) CFO’s ESPP acquisition an open-market stock purchase?
No, the CFO’s acquisition occurred under the BKV Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan and is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. The filing notes the transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c) and is voluntarily reported.