Byrna insider Bryan Ganz buys 1,500 shares
Byrna Technologies Inc. insider Bryan Ganz reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of $6.56 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Byrna Technologies Inc. insider Bryan Ganz reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of $6.56 per share. After this trade, he directly holds 382,673 common shares.
The filing also lists additional indirect holdings attributed to entities and persons associated with Ganz, including BSG Family Investment LLC, Northeast Industrial Partners LLC, Li Zhang, and the Judith L. Ganz Trust. The footnotes state that he disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect positions except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,500 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Ganz Bryan
Role
Insider
Bought
1,500 shs ($10K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,500 | $6.56 | $10K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 382,673 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 469,233 shares (Indirect, By BSG Family Investment LLC);
Common Stock — 288,059 shares (Indirect, By Northeast Industrial Partners LLC);
Common Stock — 3,800 shares (Indirect, By Li Zhang);
Common Stock — 70,753 shares (Indirect, By the Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2015)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $6.535 to $6.61, inclusive. The reported price of $6.56 represents the volume weighted average price for the reported transaction. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.
- F2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of their beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F3. Ms. Zhang is married to the reporting person. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of their beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,500 shares
Average purchase price: $6.56 per share
Trade price range: $6.535–$6.61 per share
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8 metrics
Shares purchased
1,500 shares
Open-market purchase on April 15, 2026
Average purchase price
$6.56 per share
Volume-weighted average price for 1,500-share trade
Trade price range
$6.535–$6.61 per share
Range of prices for individual purchase transactions
Direct holdings after trade
382,673 shares
Common stock directly owned by Bryan Ganz after purchase
Indirect holdings via BSG Family Investment LLC
469,233 shares
Common stock held indirectly through BSG Family Investment LLC
Indirect holdings via Northeast Industrial Partners LLC
288,059 shares
Common stock held indirectly through Northeast Industrial Partners LLC
Indirect holdings via Li Zhang
3,800 shares
Common stock held indirectly through Li Zhang
Indirect holdings via Judith L. Ganz Trust
70,753 shares
Common stock held indirectly through Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2015
Key Terms
open-market purchase, volume weighted average price, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, +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.
volume weighted average price financial
"represents the volume weighted average price for the reported transaction"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
beneficial ownership financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
Section 16 regulatory
"shall not be deemed an admission of their beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Bryan Ganz report for Byrna Technologies (BYRN)?
Bryan Ganz reported buying 1,500 shares of Byrna Technologies common stock in an open-market transaction. The purchase occurred on April 15, 2026, and was reported on Form 4, indicating direct insider buying activity in the company’s shares.
What does the price range in Bryan Ganz’s Byrna Technologies (BYRN) purchase mean?
The footnote explains the 1,500 shares were bought in multiple trades between $6.535 and $6.61. The reported $6.56 figure is a volume-weighted average price across those trades, and detailed per-trade pricing is available from the reporting person upon request.
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