[Form 4] Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Insider Trading Activity
Gary Bowman, CEO, director and 10% owner of Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN), reported sales of Company common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On 09/24/2025 Mr. Bowman executed two sell transactions: 12,500 shares sold directly at $42.39 and 7,500 shares sold resulting in an indirect disposition attributed to a family LLC at $42.39.
After these transactions Mr. Bowman beneficially owned 919,024 shares directly and 1,390,838 shares indirectly. The filing explains the sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted June 6, 2025, which authorizes planned sales of up to 112,500 shares for Mr. Bowman and up to 67,500 shares for Bowman Family Asset Management LLC through September 2026.
- Sales executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, providing procedural clarity and reducing appearance of opportunistic trading
- Significant continued ownership: 919,024 shares direct and 1,390,838 shares indirect after the sales
- Insider sold 20,000 shares on 09/24/2025 at $42.39, creating announced supply into the market
- 10b5-1 plan authorizes up to 112,500 shares for Mr. Bowman and 67,500 for BFAM through Sept 2026, indicating additional planned sales could occur
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sales were executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating planned liquidity rather than opportunistic trading.
The use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan provides procedural protection and market transparency for scheduled disposals by a 10% owner and CEO. The disclosed transactions are modest relative to total beneficial ownership: 20,000 shares sold versus combined direct and indirect holdings exceeding 2.3 million shares. The plan limits noted in the filing (up to 112,500 shares for Mr. Bowman and 67,500 for BFAM through Sept 2026) are material for monitoring future dilution or insider supply but do not alone indicate change in control or immediate governance concerns.
TL;DR: Reported sales are small relative to total holdings; monitor remaining plan capacity for potential future selling pressure.
The reported dispositions occurred at $42.39 per share and total 20,000 shares. Given Mr. Bowman remains a substantial direct and indirect holder, the transactions are likely for routine liquidity or estate planning as stated. Investors should note the explicit limits in the 10b5-1 plan which authorize additional sales through September 2026, creating potential, announced future share supply. No derivative transactions or other compensatory changes were reported in this filing.