Aqua Capital boosts Energizer (ENR) stake with 80,000 open-market share purchases
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. reported that entities affiliated with large shareholder Aqua Capital, Ltd. made open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. Aqua Capital bought 40,000 shares on July 7, 2026 at a weighted average price of $20.8098 per share and another 40,000 shares on July 8, 2026 at a weighted average price of $20.2458 per share, for a total of 80,000 shares. After these transactions, Aqua Capital directly owned 7,420,000 shares of Energizer common stock. Footnotes explain that Aqua Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Durango Capital, Ltd., and that Durango Capital, Fundacion Omerinta, Brinza International Corp., Fundacion Barniz and Alfredo Jose Diez Ramirez are indirect beneficial owners of these securities.
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Large shareholder increased direct Energizer stake with 80,000-share open-market buys.
Entities led by Aqua Capital, Ltd., a ten percent owner of ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC., executed two open-market purchases totaling 80,000 common shares around $20–$21 per share. These are discretionary market transactions, not option exercises or tax withholdings.
Following the trades, Aqua Capital held 7,420,000 shares directly, indicating it retains a substantial position in Energizer. The filing also clarifies a multilayered ownership structure in which Durango Capital and several foundations are indirect beneficial owners, giving transparency on who ultimately benefits from this stake.
The net-buy pattern may be viewed as supportive by some investors, but the filing does not provide information on Energizer’s operating performance or valuation. Subsequent company filings will provide the fundamental context needed to interpret this large holder’s trading activity.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 40,000 | $20.2458 | $810K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 40,000 | $20.8098 | $832K |
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $20.3938 to $21.19, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Energizer Holdings, Inc. (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (1) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $20.10 to $20.37, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (1) to this Form 4. These shares are owned directly by Aqua Capital, Ltd., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Durango Capital, Ltd ("Durango Capital"), which is owned 50% by The Apollo Trust (established under the laws of Bermuda) and 50% by The Minerva Trust (established under the laws of Bermuda). Fundacion Omerinta is the Protector of each of The Apollo Trust and The Minerva Trust and controls the appointment of the trustees of The Apollo Trust and The Minerva Trust. Brinza International Corp. is the founder and sole member of the Foundation Council (which acts like a board of directors) of Fundacion Omerinta, and Fundacion Barniz is the sole shareholder of Brinza International Corp. Alfredo Jose Diez Ramirez is the Founder and Protector of Fundacion Barniz and the sole director and president of Durango Capital, Ltd. Durango Capital, Fundacion Omerinta, Brinza International Corp., Fundacion Barniz and Alfredo Jose Diez Ramirez are indirect beneficial owners of the reported securities.