Gator Capital (GROW) buys 38,293 shares, holds 1,100,767 total

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gator Capital Management, LLC, a ten percent owner of U S Global Investors, Inc. (GROW), reported a series of open-market purchases of Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting) during May 2026. Across nine transactions from May 1 to May 28, it bought 38,293 shares at prices generally around the mid‑$2.50s per share.

After these trades, the Form 4 and footnotes state that 1,100,767 shares are beneficially owned in the aggregate, held across Gator Financial Partners, LLC, Gator Qualified Partners, LLC, ECA Fund, LP, and a managed account, over which Gator Capital exercises investment discretion. The firm disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest. One transaction price is disclosed as a weighted average, and the filing notes that this Form 4 is being filed late.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 38,293 shares

Net Buy 9 txns

Insider Gator Capital Management, LLC

Role 10% Owner

Bought 38,293 shs ($98K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	1,376	$2.60	$4K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	23,910	$2.5482	$61K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	3,601	$2.5531	$9K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	404	$2.55	$1K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	5,354	$2.6198	$14K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	208	$2.62	$544.96
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	2,976	$2.62	$8K
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	259	$2.61	$675.99
Purchase	Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	205	$2.63	$539.15

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting) — 1,100,767 shares (Indirect, Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes))

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Shares purchased in Gator Qualified Partners, LLC, an account over which Gator Capital Management, LLC exercises investment discretion.
2. F2. Shares purchased in Gator Financial Partners, LLC, an account over which Gator Capital Management, LLC exercises investment discretion.
3. F3. As of the date of this report, the Reporting Person’s aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,100,767 shares is held across the following accounts: Gator Financial Partners, LLC (918,175 shares); Gator Qualified Partners, LLC (101,670 shares); ECA Fund, LP (74,922 shares); Managed Account (6,000 shares). Gator Capital Management, LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
4. F4. The price reported is a weighted average price. The reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price upon request to the SEC staff or the issuer.
5. F5. This Form 4 is being filed late.

Key Figures

Net shares purchased: 38,293 shares Post-transaction holdings: 1,100,767 shares Purchase price example: $2.6300 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Net shares purchased 38,293 shares Total open-market buys in May 2026

Post-transaction holdings 1,100,767 shares Aggregate beneficial ownership across client accounts as of this report

Purchase price example $2.6300 per share Class A non-voting shares bought on May 1, 2026

Purchase price example $2.5482 per share Weighted-average purchase price on May 21, 2026

Largest single-day buy 23,910 shares Open-market purchase on May 21, 2026

Holdings in Gator Financial Partners 918,175 shares Portion of aggregate GROW holdings by that entity

Key Terms

Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting), beneficial ownership, investment discretion, weighted average price, +1 more

5 terms

Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting) financial

"security_title: "Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)""

beneficial ownership financial

"the Reporting Person’s aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,100,767 shares"

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.

investment discretion financial

"an account over which Gator Capital Management, LLC exercises investment discretion"

weighted average price financial

"The price reported is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

ten percent owner financial

"Gator Capital Management, LLC is marked as a ten percent owner"

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FAQ

What insider activity did Gator Capital report for U S Global Investors (GROW)?

Gator Capital Management reported a series of open-market purchases of U S Global Investors Class A non-voting shares in May 2026. The Form 4 shows nine separate buys, reflecting active accumulation across multiple client accounts over that period.

How many GROW shares did Gator Capital buy and over what period?

Gator Capital bought a total of 38,293 Class A non-voting shares of GROW during May 2026. The purchases occurred in nine transactions between May 1 and May 28, as detailed in the Form 4 transaction table.

At what prices did Gator Capital purchase U S Global Investors (GROW) shares?

The purchases were made at prices in the mid-$2.50s per share, including trades at $2.6300, $2.6200, $2.6100, $2.6000, $2.5531, $2.5500, and $2.5482. One transaction is reported using a weighted average price, with full breakdown available on request.

What is Gator Capital’s total indirect ownership of GROW after these trades?

After the reported transactions, aggregate beneficial ownership is 1,100,767 GROW Class A non-voting shares. These shares are spread across Gator Financial Partners, Gator Qualified Partners, ECA Fund, and a managed account, with Gator Capital exercising investment discretion over the accounts.

How are GROW shares held across Gator Capital-related accounts?

The filing notes 918,175 shares in Gator Financial Partners, 101,670 in Gator Qualified Partners, 74,922 in ECA Fund, and 6,000 in a managed account. Gator Capital acts as investment adviser with discretion and disclaims beneficial ownership beyond its pecuniary interest.

Did the GROW Form 4 disclose any special pricing or timing details?

Yes. One transaction price is described as a weighted average, with exact price buckets available on request to regulators or the issuer. The Form 4 also explicitly states that this insider report is being filed late relative to the transaction dates.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gator Capital Management, LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2502 N. ROCKY POINT DR. SUITE 665

(Street)

TAMPA FLORIDA 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC [ GROW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/01/2026		P		205	A	$2.63	1,062,679	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/06/2026		P		259	A	$2.61	1,062,938	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/07/2026		P		2,976	A	$2.62	1,065,914	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/08/2026		P		208	A	$2.62	1,066,122	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/11/2026		P		5,354	A	$2.6198	1,071,476	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/12/2026		P		404	A	$2.55	1,071,880	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/13/2026		P		3,601	A	$2.5531	1,075,481	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/21/2026		P		23,910	A	$2.5482	1,099,391	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(1)(3)(4)(5)
Class A Common Stock (Non-Voting)	05/28/2026		P		1,376	A	$2.6	1,100,767	I	Investment adviser with discretion over multiple client accounts (See Footnotes)(2)(3)(4)(5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares purchased in Gator Qualified Partners, LLC, an account over which Gator Capital Management, LLC exercises investment discretion.

2. Shares purchased in Gator Financial Partners, LLC, an account over which Gator Capital Management, LLC exercises investment discretion.

3. As of the date of this report, the Reporting Person’s aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,100,767 shares is held across the following accounts: Gator Financial Partners, LLC (918,175 shares); Gator Qualified Partners, LLC (101,670 shares); ECA Fund, LP (74,922 shares); Managed Account (6,000 shares). Gator Capital Management, LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

4. The price reported is a weighted average price. The reporting person will provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price upon request to the SEC staff or the issuer.

5. This Form 4 is being filed late.

	/s/ Gator Capital Management, LLC	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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