AWM Investment (MASS) logs 5,000-share sale, still holds 5.1M
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AWM Investment Company, Inc., a 10% owner of 908 Devices Inc., reported an indirect open-market sale of 5,000 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $8.2514 per share on May 11, 2026.
The shares are held through a limited partnership, and AWM reports indirect ownership. After this transaction, entities advised by AWM collectively held 5,116,715 shares of 908 Devices Common Stock. AWM and its principals disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($41,257)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
AWM Investment Company, Inc.
Role
null
Sold
5,000 shs ($41K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,000 | $8.2514 | $41K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 5,116,715 shares (Indirect, By Limited Partnership)
Footnotes (1)
- This is a weighted average price. AWM Investment Company, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (AWM), is the investment adviser to Special Situations Fund III QP, L.P. (SSFQP), Special Situations Cayman Fund, L.P. (CAY), Special Situations Private Equity Fund, L.P. (SSPE), Special Situations Technology Fund, L.P. (TECH) and Special Situations Technology Fund II, L.P. (TECH II and together with SSFQP, CAY, SSPE and TECH, the Funds). As the investment adviser to the Funds, AWM holds sole voting and investment power over 2,179,495 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer (the Shares) held by SSFQP, 630,388 Shares held by CAY, 291,372 Shares held by SSPE, 338,137 Shares held by TECH and 1,677,323 Shares held by TECH II. David M. Greenhouse (Greenhouse) and Adam C. Stettner (Stettner) are the controlling principals of AWM. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities reported herein for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,000 shares
Sale price: $8.2514 per share
Shares held after sale: 5,116,715 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
5,000 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock on May 11, 2026
Sale price
$8.2514 per share
Weighted average sale price for 5,000-share transaction
Shares held after sale
5,116,715 shares
Indirect holdings by AWM-advised entities following transaction
SSFQP holdings
2,179,495 shares
Common Stock held by Special Situations Fund III QP, L.P.
CAY holdings
630,388 shares
Common Stock held by Special Situations Cayman Fund, L.P.
SSPE holdings
291,372 shares
Common Stock held by Special Situations Private Equity Fund, L.P.
TECH holdings
338,137 shares
Common Stock held by Special Situations Technology Fund, L.P.
TECH II holdings
1,677,323 shares
Common Stock held by Special Situations Technology Fund II, L.P.
Key Terms
open-market sale, indirect ownership, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market sale of Common Stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
indirect ownership financial
"the transaction is reported as indirect, with ownership via a limited partnership"
beneficial ownership financial
"the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the 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.
pecuniary interest financial
"beneficial ownership is disclaimed except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"
Section 16 regulatory
"the securities are reported for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AWM Investment report for 908 Devices (MASS)?
AWM Investment Company, Inc. reported selling 5,000 908 Devices shares. The indirect open-market sale of Common Stock occurred on May 11, 2026 at a weighted average price of $8.2514 per share, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing.
Was the 908 Devices (MASS) insider trade by AWM a buy or a sell?
The reported insider trade was a sale of shares. AWM’s Form 4 describes an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of 908 Devices Common Stock, coded as an “S” transaction and classified as a non-derivative, indirect disposition.
How is AWM’s ownership in 908 Devices (MASS) structured according to the Form 4?
AWM’s interest is held indirectly through several investment funds. The filing explains that AWM advises multiple limited partnerships that hold 908 Devices shares, and AWM has sole voting and investment power over those fund-held positions while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond pecuniary interest.