Neogen (NEOG) CEO reports son’s 23-share indirect stock purchase, disclaims ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Neogen Corp’s CEO, Nassif Mikheal, reported an indirect open‑market purchase of company stock associated with his son. On February 17, 2026, 23 shares of Neogen common stock were bought at $10.94 per share. Following this trade, 704 shares are reported as indirectly owned "by son." A footnote states that Mikheal disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, meaning he does not concede that he is their beneficial owner for regulatory or any other purpose.

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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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^*

Nassif Mikheal

(Last) (First) (Middle)

620 LESHER PLACE

(Street)

LANSING MI 48912

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEOGEN CORP [ NEOG ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	02/17/2026		P		23	A	$10.94	704	I	By son(1)

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. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

	Christopher Sefcheck (Attorney in Fact)	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Neogen Corp (NEOG) report on February 17, 2026?

Neogen Corp reported an indirect open-market purchase tied to CEO Nassif Mikheal’s son. The transaction involved buying 23 shares of Neogen common stock at $10.94 per share, with 704 shares reported as indirectly owned afterwards, subject to a disclaimer of beneficial ownership.

Who is the reporting person in the latest Neogen Corp (NEOG) Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Nassif Mikheal, who serves as Neogen Corp’s CEO and a director. He reported an indirect ownership position in shares held by his son and expressly disclaimed beneficial ownership of those securities for Section 16 and other purposes.

How many Neogen Corp (NEOG) shares were purchased in the reported insider trade?

The reported transaction shows a purchase of 23 shares of Neogen common stock. These shares were bought in an open-market transaction at a price of $10.94 per share and are reflected as indirectly owned through the CEO’s son after the transaction.

What is the total indirect ownership reported after the Neogen Corp (NEOG) transaction?

After the reported transaction, 704 shares of Neogen common stock are shown as indirectly owned "by son." The CEO, Nassif Mikheal, includes this figure in the Form 4 but specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of those securities under Section 16 and for any other purpose.

How is the Neogen Corp (NEOG) insider transaction classified in the Form 4?

The Neogen transaction is classified with code “P,” indicating an open‑market or private purchase. It involves common stock, is labeled as an indirect ownership position “by son,” and is accompanied by a disclaimer that the reporting CEO does not admit beneficial ownership of the shares.

Does Neogen Corp’s (NEOG) CEO claim beneficial ownership of the indirectly held shares?

No. The Form 4 explicitly states that the reporting person, CEO Nassif Mikheal, disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirectly held shares. The filing notes that this report should not be taken as an admission that he is the beneficial owner for Section 16 or other purposes.