Insulet (PODD) director adds 3,450 shares in $144 open-market purchase
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
INSULET CORP director Elizabeth H. Weatherman reported an open-market purchase of Common Stock. She bought 3,450 shares at a weighted average price of $144.20 per share, increasing her direct holdings to 10,352 shares after the transaction.
The shares were acquired in multiple trades: 1,607 shares at prices ranging from $143.21 to $144.13 with a weighted average of $143.65, and 1,843 shares at prices ranging from $144.22 to $145 with a weighted average of $144.69.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 3,450 shares ($497,490)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
WEATHERMAN ELIZABETH H
Role
null
Bought
3,450 shs ($497K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 3,450 | $144.20 | $497K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 10,352 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported represents the weighted average purchase price of the shares acquired. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $143.21 to $145. Specifically: 1,607 shares were purchased in the range of $143.21 to $144.13, at a weighted average share price of $143.65; 1,843 shares were purchased in the range of $144.22 to $145, at a weighted average share price of $144.69. Footnote continued: The Reporting Person hereby undertakes, upon the request of the Staff of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 3,450 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $144.20 per share
Shares held after transaction: 10,352 shares
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5 metrics
Shares purchased
3,450 shares
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
Weighted average purchase price
$144.20 per share
Overall 3,450-share transaction
Shares held after transaction
10,352 shares
Director’s direct ownership following purchase
First trade group
1,607 shares at $143.65 average
Prices ranged from $143.21 to $144.13
Second trade group
1,843 shares at $144.69 average
Prices ranged from $144.22 to $145.00
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average purchase price, Common Stock
3 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.
weighted average purchase price financial
"The price reported represents the weighted average purchase price of the shares acquired."
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.
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Insulet (PODD) report for Elizabeth H. Weatherman?
Insulet reported that director Elizabeth H. Weatherman purchased 3,450 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The weighted average purchase price was $144.20 per share, increasing her direct ownership to 10,352 shares following the transaction.
What does the Form 4 say about detailed pricing for the Insulet (PODD) director’s trades?
The filing notes that the reported price is a weighted average and that individual trades occurred across specified price ranges. The reporting person undertakes to provide full information on share amounts at each separate price upon request from regulators, the issuer, or its shareholders.