Executive Manmeet Singh Soni buys 50K Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Summit Therapeutics Inc. director and executive officer Manmeet Singh Soni, who serves as COO and CFO, reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On June 4, 2026, he bought 25,000 shares at $14.43 and another 25,000 shares at $14.46.
These transactions total 50,000 shares of Summit Therapeutics common stock acquired in the open market, leaving him with a direct ownership stake of more than three million shares.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 50,000 shares ($722,250)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Soni Manmeet Singh
Role
COO and CFO
Bought
50,000 shs ($722K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 25,000 | $14.46 | $362K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 25,000 | $14.43 | $361K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,098,603 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Open-market purchase 1: 25,000 shares at $14.43
Open-market purchase 2: 25,000 shares at $14.46
Total shares bought: 50,000 shares
+1 more
4 metrics
Open-market purchase 1
25,000 shares at $14.43
Common Stock, June 4, 2026
Open-market purchase 2
25,000 shares at $14.46
Common Stock, June 4, 2026
Total shares bought
50,000 shares
Net buy across two transactions
Net buy/sell direction
net-buy, 50,000 shares
Transaction summary for this Form 4
Key Terms
Form 4, open-market purchase, non-derivative, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"This Summit Therapeutics insider activity is disclosed on a Form 4 filing."
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.
open-market purchase financial
"Each transaction is coded as an open-market purchase of Common Stock."
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.
non-derivative financial
"Both entries are classified as non-derivative transactions in Common Stock."
Common Stock financial
"The security title for each transaction is listed as 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.
direct ownership financial
"Ownership type for these trades is reported as direct ownership by the insider."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) report on this Form 4?
Summit Therapeutics reported that executive Manmeet Singh Soni purchased 50,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The trades occurred on June 4, 2026, across two separate 25,000-share buys at prices of $14.43 and $14.46 per share.
At what prices were the Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) insider purchases made?
The insider purchases were made at $14.43 and $14.46 per share. Each price corresponds to a 25,000-share open-market transaction in Summit Therapeutics common stock on June 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.
Are the Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) insider trades direct or through an entity?
The trades are reported as directly owned by Manmeet Singh Soni. The Form 4 classifies both transactions as non-derivative, with ownership type marked as direct and no footnotes indicating that another entity holds voting or investment authority.