Simply Good Foods (SMPL) director adds 10,000 shares in open-market buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Simply Good Foods Co director Clayton C. Daley Jr. bought 10,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $11.78 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 111,743 shares, indicating a routine increase in his personal stake.
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- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 10,000 shares ($117,782)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
DALEY CLAYTON C JR
Role
null
Bought
10,000 shs ($118K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 10,000 | $11.7782 | $118K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 111,743 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares purchased: 10,000 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $11.7782 per share
Holdings after transaction: 111,743 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
10,000 shares
Open-market purchase of Common Stock
Weighted average purchase price
$11.7782 per share
Price for 10,000-share buy
Holdings after transaction
111,743 shares
Director’s direct ownership following purchase
Purchase price range
$11.58–$11.82 per share
Range of individual trade prices in the buy
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 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 price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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
What insider transaction did SMPL director Clayton C. Daley Jr. report?
Clayton C. Daley Jr., a director of Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), reported buying 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares were acquired in an open-market purchase, increasing his direct holdings to 111,743 shares after the transaction.
Was the SMPL director’s transaction an open-market purchase or another type?
The SMPL director’s transaction was an open-market purchase of Common Stock. The Form 4 identifies the transaction with code “P” and describes it as a purchase in the open market or a private transaction.