Ecolab director buys 1,000 shares in open market
ECOLAB INC. director David MacLennan reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $250.65 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ECOLAB INC. director David MacLennan reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $250.65 per share. Following this buy, he directly holds 25,230.01 shares. He also reports indirect holdings of 709 shares through sibling's trusts and 3,500 shares through a revocable trust.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,000 shares
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
MacLennan David
Role
Director
Bought
1,000 shs ($251K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,000 | $250.65 | $251K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 25,230.01 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,500 shares (Indirect, By Kathleen F. MacLennan Revocable Trust u/a dated 11/07/2002);
Common Stock — 709 shares (Indirect, By sibling's trusts)
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,000 shares
Purchase price: $250.65 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 25,230.01 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Shares purchased
1,000 shares
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
Purchase price
$250.65 per share
Price paid for purchased shares
Direct holdings after transaction
25,230.01 shares
Common Stock held directly after purchase
Indirect holdings via sibling's trusts
709 shares
Common Stock held indirectly
Indirect holdings via revocable trust
3,500 shares
Common Stock held through revocable trust
Net buy shares
1,000 shares
Net buy-sell activity in period
Key Terms
open-market purchase, indirect ownership, Common Stock, Form 4, +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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
transaction code "P" financial
""transaction_code": "P""
FAQ
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What did Ecolab (ECL) director David MacLennan do in this Form 4?
David MacLennan reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 Ecolab common shares. The transaction was coded "P," indicating a purchase in the open market or a private transaction, and increased his directly held stake in the company.
What is David MacLennan’s direct Ecolab (ECL) ownership after this transaction?
After the reported purchase, David MacLennan directly owns 25,230.01 shares of Ecolab common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings only and excludes any shares reported as indirectly owned through trusts.
What indirect Ecolab (ECL) holdings are reported for David MacLennan?
The filing lists 709 Ecolab shares held indirectly through sibling's trusts and 3,500 shares held through the Kathleen F. MacLennan Revocable Trust. These positions are categorized as indirect ownership, separate from his directly held shares.
What transaction codes appear in this Ecolab (ECL) Form 4 for David MacLennan?
The primary transaction uses code "P," meaning an open-market or private purchase. Two additional entries are labeled as holdings with unknown codes, reflecting indirect ownership positions reported without a specific buy or sell designation.
Does this Ecolab (ECL) Form 4 show any stock sales by David MacLennan?
No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The summary data shows one purchase totaling 1,000 shares and no sell transactions, resulting in a net-buy position for the reporting period.
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