Dakota Gold (DC) director sells 15,511 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dakota Gold Corp. director Jennifer S. Grafton sold 15,511 shares of common stock on May 18, 2026 in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $5.56 per share, executed through multiple trades between $5.560 and $5.575. The sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 12, 2026, and she now directly holds 144,560 shares of Dakota Gold common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 15,511 shares ($86,241)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Grafton Jennifer S
Role
null
Sold
15,511 shs ($86K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | COMMON STOCK | 15,511 | $5.56 | $86K |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 144,560 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 15,511 shares
Weighted average price: $5.56 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 144,560 shares
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Shares sold
15,511 shares
Open-market sale on May 18, 2026
Weighted average price
$5.56 per share
Common stock sale on May 18, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
144,560 shares
Shares directly owned after sale
Price range of trades
$5.560–$5.575 per share
Multiple sale executions on May 18, 2026
Plan adoption date
January 12, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adoption
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average sale price, Form 4, open-market sale
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on January 12, 2026."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents shares of common stock sold at a weighted average sale price of $5.56 per share."
Form 4 regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on January 12, 2026."
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.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Dakota Gold (DC) report for Jennifer S. Grafton?
Dakota Gold reported that director Jennifer S. Grafton sold 15,511 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred on May 18, 2026, and was reported on Form 4 as a routine insider trading disclosure for existing shareholders.
Was the Dakota Gold (DC) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states that the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 12, 2026. Such plans prearrange trades, indicating these transactions were scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily by the insider.
What does the weighted average sale price mean in the Dakota Gold (DC) Form 4?
The weighted average sale price of $5.56 per share reflects several trades executed between $5.560 and $5.575. The Form 4 notes that detailed trade-by-trade pricing is available upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer, or any Dakota Gold security holder.