Nomad Foods (NOMD) director adds 100,000 shares through living trust
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nomad Foods Ltd director Ian G.H. Ashken, through the Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust, completed an open-market purchase of 100,000 Ordinary Shares at a weighted average price of $9.1269 per share. Following this transaction, the Living Trust holds 116,916 Ordinary Shares.
In addition, entities associated with Ashken are shown holding 485,443 Ordinary Shares through Tasburgh LLC and 8,182 Restricted Stock Units directly, which are scheduled to vest on the earlier of the company’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting or August 10, 2026. The filing notes that Ashken disclaims beneficial ownership of the trust and LLC shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 100,000 shares ($912,690)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
ASHKEN IAN G H
Role
null
Bought
100,000 shs ($913K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Ordinary Shares | 100,000 | $9.1269 | $913K |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 116,916 shares (Indirect, By Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust);
Ordinary Shares — 8,182 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price represents the weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions reported on this line. The prices of the transactions ranged form $9.1167 to $9.1878, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Issuer and will provide any security holder of the Issuer or the SEC staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the specified range. These shares are held directly by the Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust, of which the Reporting Person is the sole settlor and trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes 8,182 Restricted Stock Units which shall vest on the earlier of (i) the date of the Issuer's 2026 annual meeting of the shareholders or (ii) August 10, 2026. These shares are held directly by Tasburgh LLC. The Reporting Person is the managing member of Tasburgh LLC. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 100,000 Ordinary Shares
Weighted average purchase price: $9.1269 per share
Trust holdings after purchase: 116,916 Ordinary Shares
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6 metrics
Open-market purchase
100,000 Ordinary Shares
Bought by Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust on May 13, 2026
Weighted average purchase price
$9.1269 per share
Open-market purchase range $9.1167–$9.1878
Trust holdings after purchase
116,916 Ordinary Shares
Held by Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust after transaction
Tasburgh LLC holdings
485,443 Ordinary Shares
Indirect holdings associated with Ashken via Tasburgh LLC
Restricted Stock Units
8,182 RSUs
Scheduled to vest by the earlier of 2026 meeting or August 10, 2026
Price range of trades
$9.1167–$9.1878 per share
Range of individual purchase prices within reported transaction
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Restricted Stock Units, weighted average purchase price, pecuniary interest, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"completed an open-market purchase of 100,000 Ordinary Shares at a weighted average price"
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.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Includes 8,182 Restricted Stock Units which shall vest on the earlier of"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
weighted average purchase price financial
"The price represents the weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions"
The weighted average purchase price is the average cost per share you paid across multiple buys, calculated so larger purchases count more than smaller ones. Imagine buying apples at different prices: the overall price you effectively paid depends on how many apples you bought at each price. Investors use it to measure true cost basis, calculate gains or losses, decide when to sell, and manage taxes and portfolio performance.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except"
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
What insider transaction did Nomad Foods (NOMD) report for Ian G.H. Ashken?
Nomad Foods reported that director Ian G.H. Ashken’s living trust bought 100,000 Ordinary Shares in an open-market purchase. The weighted average price was $9.1269 per share, with individual trades ranging from $9.1167 to $9.1878.
What other Nomad Foods (NOMD) holdings are associated with Ian G.H. Ashken?
Entities associated with Ian G.H. Ashken hold 485,443 Nomad Foods Ordinary Shares through Tasburgh LLC and 8,182 Restricted Stock Units directly. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of the 2026 annual meeting or August 10, 2026.