electroCore (ECOR) director boosts stake with 9,992-share open-market buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
electroCore director Thomas J. Errico increased his stake in the company through open-market buying. On May 21, 2026, he purchased 9,992 shares of electroCore common stock at $5.99 per share in an open-market transaction. This followed a small acquisition of 8 shares on May 20, 2026 classified under Rule 16a-6.
After these transactions, Errico directly owns 360,071 shares of common stock. A footnote explains that his broader holdings also include 259,106 shares owned directly, 1,296 shares held by a family trust, 11,000 shares in a trust for his benefit, 8,872 unvested shares underlying deferred stock units, and 69,797 shares that have vested from previously issued deferred stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 9,992 shares ($59,852)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Errico Thomas J.
Role
Director
Bought
9,992 shs ($60K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 9,992 | $5.99 | $60K |
| L | Common Stock | 8 | $5.98 | $47.84 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 360,071 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 9,992 shares at $5.99/share
Small acquisition: 8 shares at $5.98/share
Direct holdings after transactions: 360,071 shares
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8 metrics
Open-market purchase
9,992 shares at $5.99/share
Common Stock bought on May 21, 2026
Small acquisition
8 shares at $5.98/share
Common Stock acquired May 20, 2026 under Rule 16a-6
Direct holdings after transactions
360,071 shares
Common Stock directly owned following reported trades
Directly owned shares noted in footnote
259,106 shares
Shares owned directly referenced in footnote F1
Family trust holdings
1,296 shares
Shares held by a trust for the benefit of the family
Personal trust holdings
11,000 shares
Shares held by a trust for the benefit of the reporting person
Unvested DSUs
8,872 shares
Unvested shares underlying deferred stock units
Vested DSU shares
69,797 shares
Shares that have vested from previously issued DSUs
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Rule 16a-6, deferred stock units ("DSUs"), unvested shares, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"he purchased 9,992 shares of electroCore common stock at $5.99 per share in an open-market transaction"
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.
Rule 16a-6 regulatory
"a small acquisition of 8 shares on May 20, 2026 classified under Rule 16a-6"
deferred stock units ("DSUs") financial
"8,872 unvested shares underlying deferred stock units ("DSUs"); and 69,797 shares that have vested"
FAQ
What insider transactions did electroCore (ECOR) director Thomas J. Errico report?
Thomas J. Errico reported buying 9,992 electroCore common shares at $5.99 on May 21, 2026, plus a small 8-share acquisition on May 20, 2026. Both transactions increased his direct ownership position in the company’s stock.
What is the small acquisition under Rule 16a-6 in the electroCore (ECOR) Form 4?
The Form 4 shows a small acquisition of 8 electroCore common shares on May 20, 2026, coded “L” under Rule 16a-6. This rule covers de minimis acquisitions that still require reporting but are minor in size.
What deferred stock unit (DSU) holdings does Thomas J. Errico have at electroCore (ECOR)?
A footnote states Errico has 8,872 unvested shares underlying deferred stock units and 69,797 shares that have vested from previously issued DSUs. These DSU-related amounts are in addition to his directly owned and trust-held common shares.