Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ: PLSE) CEO adds 15,000 shares in open-market buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. director and Chief Executive Officer Paul A. LAVIOLETTE bought 15,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase on May 11, 2026 at $19.69 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 15,846 shares of the company’s stock.
Footnotes explain the shares were acquired through the company’s at-the-market equity offering program under an Equity Distribution Agreement with TD Securities (USA) LLC, during an open trading window under the insider trading policy. His holdings also include shares purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan in March 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 15,000 shares ($295,350)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
LAVIOLETTE PAUL A
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Bought
15,000 shs ($295K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 15,000 | $19.69 | $295K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 15,846 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares reported herein were acquired through the Company's at-the-market equity offering program established pursuant to that certain Equity Distribution Agreement, dated February 19, 2026, by and between the Company and TD Securities (USA) LLC, as sales agent. The shares were purchased during an open trading window under the Company's Insider Trading Policy and in accordance with applicable securities laws. The shares reported herein were acquired in a negotiated through the Company's at-the-market equity offering program at the prevailing market bid price or better at the time of sale. Includes shares purchased through the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan in March 2026.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 15,000 shares
Purchase price: $19.69 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 15,846 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
15,000 shares
Open-market purchase on May 11, 2026
Purchase price
$19.69 per share
Common stock transaction on May 11, 2026
Shares owned after transaction
15,846 shares
Direct ownership following May 11, 2026 purchase
Net buy shares
15,000 shares
Net buying activity in this Form 4/A
Key Terms
open-market purchase, at-the-market equity offering program, Equity Distribution Agreement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for the common stock 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.
at-the-market equity offering program financial
"The shares reported herein were acquired through the Company's at-the-market equity offering program"
A program that lets a company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at whatever the current trading price is, usually through a broker, and do so gradually over time instead of all at once. Investors care because it can dilute existing ownership and put steady selling pressure on the stock price, while giving the company a flexible, on-demand way to raise cash — like adding small amounts of water to a pool rather than dumping in a bucket.
Equity Distribution Agreement financial
"program established pursuant to that certain Equity Distribution Agreement, dated February 19, 2026"
An equity distribution agreement is a formal plan between a company and financial institutions to sell newly issued shares of the company's stock to investors over a period of time. It helps the company raise money gradually, similar to filling a container with water in stages, rather than all at once. For investors, it provides an organized way to buy shares and can influence the stock's supply and price.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes shares purchased through the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan in March 2026."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
FAQ
What insider transaction did PLSE CEO Paul A. LAVIOLETTE report?
Paul A. LAVIOLETTE reported buying 15,000 shares of Pulse Biosciences common stock. The open-market purchase occurred on May 11, 2026 at $19.69 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 15,846 shares after the transaction.