Northwest Natural CEO buys 1,225 shares
Northwest Natural Holding Co President & CEO Justin Palfreyman bought 1,225 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Northwest Natural Holding Co President & CEO Justin Palfreyman bought 1,225 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. He paid $48.75 per share on May 7, 2026, increasing his direct ownership to 22,165 shares.
An additional 6,286 shares are held indirectly, credited to his account under the Northwest Natural Gas Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,225 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Palfreyman Justin
Role
President & CEO
Bought
1,225 shs ($60K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,225 | $48.75 | $60K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 22,165 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 6,286 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades on the reported date with prices ranging from $48.73 to $48.75 resulting in an average price of $48.75. Northwest Natural Holding Company (Issuer) will provide upon request by the Commission staff or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate transaction.
- F2. Shares have been credited to the reporting persons account under the Northwest Natural Gas Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,225 shares
Purchase price: $48.75 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 22,165 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
1,225 shares
Open-market buy on May 7, 2026
Purchase price
$48.75 per share
Average price for the reported trades
Direct holdings after transaction
22,165 shares
Common stock directly owned by CEO after purchase
Indirect deferred plan shares
6,286 shares
Credited under Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Deferred Compensation Plan, indirect ownership, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"bought 1,225 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction"
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"credited to the reporting persons account under the Northwest Natural Gas Company Deferred Compensation Plan"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
indirect ownership financial
"An additional 6,286 shares are held indirectly, credited to his account"
Form 4 regulatory
"as detailed in the accompanying Form 4 footnote"
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Northwest Natural (NWN) report for its CEO?
Northwest Natural reported that President & CEO Justin Palfreyman bought 1,225 common shares in an open-market transaction at $48.75 per share. This filing shows a direct increase in his personal share ownership on May 7, 2026.
What does indirect ownership mean in this Northwest Natural (NWN) Form 4?
Indirect ownership in this filing refers to 6,286 shares credited to the CEO’s account under the Northwest Natural Gas Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives. These shares are reported separately from his 22,165 directly held common shares.
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