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Heritage Global (HGBL) president buys 26,000 shares in open market

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heritage Global Inc. President of Industrial Assets Nicholas Kirk Dove bought 26,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market purchase at $1.215 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 126,000 shares of Heritage Global common stock.

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Insights

Heritage Global executive makes a modest open-market share purchase.

President, Industrial Assets, Nicholas Kirk Dove executed an open-market purchase of 26,000 shares of Heritage Global Inc. common stock at $1.215 per share. This raises his direct holdings to 126,000 shares.

Open-market purchases (code P) generally signal insider confidence, since the executive commits personal capital at prevailing prices. The filing shows no derivative positions and no footnotes indicating indirect ownership structures or pre-planned trading, so this appears to be a straightforward discretionary buy.

The scale of the transaction relative to total company shares outstanding is not indicated in this data, so its broader impact on the stock depends on overall market liquidity and future disclosures in company filings.

Insider Dove Nicholas Kirk
Role President, Industrial Assets
Bought 26,000 shs ($32K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 26,000 $1.215 $32K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 126,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares purchased 26,000 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock
Purchase price $1.215 per share Open-market transaction price
Shares owned after transaction 126,000 shares Direct holdings following purchase
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.
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""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Dove Nicholas Kirk

(Last)(First)(Middle)
6130 NANCY RIDGE DRIVE

(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Heritage Global Inc. [ HGBL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, Industrial Assets
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/21/2026P26,000A$1.215126,000D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Nicholas K. Dove by James E. Sklar POA05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL) insider Nicholas Kirk Dove do in this Form 4?

Nicholas Kirk Dove purchased 26,000 shares of Heritage Global common stock in an open-market transaction at $1.215 per share. After this buy, he directly holds 126,000 shares, increasing his personal equity stake in the company.

What price did Heritage Global (HGBL) shares trade at in Nicholas Kirk Dove’s purchase?

Nicholas Kirk Dove bought Heritage Global common stock at an average price of $1.215 per share. The Form 4 classifies this as an open-market purchase, meaning he acquired the shares at prevailing market prices rather than through an option exercise or grant.

How many Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL) shares does Nicholas Kirk Dove own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Nicholas Kirk Dove directly owns 126,000 shares of Heritage Global common stock. The Form 4 indicates this new holding level following his purchase of 26,000 shares, all reported as directly owned rather than through an indirect entity.

Was Nicholas Kirk Dove’s Heritage Global (HGBL) transaction a buy or a sale?

The filing shows a buy transaction. Nicholas Kirk Dove executed an open-market purchase of 26,000 Heritage Global common shares, coded as “P” for purchase, and did not report any sales or dispositions in this Form 4 submission.

Does the Heritage Global (HGBL) Form 4 show any derivative or option exercises by Nicholas Kirk Dove?

No derivative or option exercises are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists a single non-derivative transaction: an open-market purchase of 26,000 common shares, with the derivative holdings section showing no remaining derivative positions.