ESS Tech CEO buys 25,000 company shares
ESS Tech, Inc. CEO Drew P. Buckley reported an open-market purchase of 25,000 shares of Common Stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESS Tech, Inc. CEO Drew P. Buckley reported an open-market purchase of 25,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares were bought on June 4, 2026 at a weighted average price of $1.0264 per share across multiple trades priced between $1.0073 and $1.0299. Following this transaction, Buckley directly holds 25,000 shares of ESS Tech common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 25,000 shares
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Buckley Drew P
Role
CEO
Bought
25,000 shs ($26K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 25,000 | $1.0264 | $26K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 25,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.0073 to $1.0299, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to 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.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 25,000 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $1.0264 per share
Trade price range: $1.0073–$1.0299 per share
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
25,000 shares
Open-market purchase on June 4, 2026
Weighted average purchase price
$1.0264 per share
Common Stock, multiple trades
Trade price range
$1.0073–$1.0299 per share
Prices across individual transactions
Shares owned after transaction
25,000 shares
Total Common Stock directly held post-purchase
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"identified the transaction as an open-market purchase of Common Stock"
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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 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.
Common Stock financial
"25,000 shares of 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
"according to the Form 4 footnote"
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did ESS Tech (GWH) report for CEO Drew Buckley?
ESS Tech reported that CEO Drew P. Buckley bought 25,000 shares of Common Stock. The open-market purchase occurred on June 4, 2026, and increased his direct holdings to 25,000 shares following the transaction.
Was the ESS Tech (GWH) CEO transaction an open-market purchase?
Yes. The filing identifies the transaction as an open-market purchase of Common Stock. It is coded as a “P” transaction, described as a purchase in an open market or private transaction under SEC reporting rules.
Did ESS Tech (GWH) CEO’s purchase occur in a single trade or multiple trades?
The CEO’s purchase was executed in multiple trades. The Form 4 notes that the reported weighted average price reflects several individual transactions, with prices ranging from $1.0073 to $1.0299 per share.
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