Markel director buys 150 shares of common stock
MARKEL GROUP INC. director Diane Leopold reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MARKEL GROUP INC. director Diane Leopold reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. She bought 100 shares on May 6, 2026 at $1,792.61 per share, bringing her directly held stake to 2,190.0993 shares. On May 7, 2026, 50 additional shares were purchased at $1,789.19 per share and are held indirectly through her spouse, totaling 550 indirectly held shares. A footnote states that beneficial ownership of these securities is expressly disclaimed.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 150 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Leopold Diane
Role
Director
Bought
150 shs ($269K)
Increase in Position
5.8%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 50 | $1,789.19 | $89K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 100 | $1,792.61 | $179K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,190.0993 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 550 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, 2,090.0993 to 2,190.0993 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, 500 to 550 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market purchases of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Beneficial ownership of securities is expressly disclaimed.
Key Figures
Shares purchased May 6, 2026: 100 shares
Price per share May 6, 2026: $1,792.61/share
Shares purchased May 7, 2026: 50 shares
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7 metrics
Shares purchased May 6, 2026
100 shares
Open-market purchase at $1,792.61 per share
Price per share May 6, 2026
$1,792.61/share
Common Stock open-market purchase
Shares purchased May 7, 2026
50 shares
Open-market purchase at $1,789.19 per share
Price per share May 7, 2026
$1,789.19/share
Common Stock open-market purchase via spouse
Direct holdings after May 6 purchase
2,190.0993 shares
Directly owned Markel common stock
Indirect holdings after May 7 purchase
550 shares
Indirectly owned by spouse
Net share change
150 shares
Net-buy across two open-market purchases
Key Terms
open-market purchase, indirect ownership, Common Stock, beneficial ownership
4 terms
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.
indirect ownership financial
""direct_or_indirect": "I","nature_of_ownership": "By Spouse""
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"Beneficial ownership of securities is expressly disclaimed."
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.
FAQ
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What did MARKEL GROUP (MKL) director Diane Leopold report in this Form 4?
Director Diane Leopold reported open-market purchases of Markel Group common stock. She disclosed buying 150 shares across two days, increasing both her direct and indirect holdings, while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership in a filing footnote.
What are Diane Leopold’s Markel (MKL) holdings after these transactions?
After these transactions, Diane Leopold directly holds 2,190.0993 shares of Markel common stock. Separately, 50 newly purchased shares are held indirectly by her spouse, contributing to an indirect holding of 550 shares reported in the filing.
How is indirect ownership by spouse reported in this MARKEL (MKL) Form 4?
The Form 4 classifies 50 purchased shares as indirectly owned “By Spouse.” This indicates the shares are held in the spouse’s name, while the director reports them, and a footnote states that beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed.
Does this MARKEL (MKL) Form 4 involve any derivative securities or options?
The filing shows no derivative securities or option exercises. All reported activity involves non-derivative Markel common stock, purchased in the open market, with derivative positions listed as an empty set in the filing’s derivative summary.
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