S&P Global director buys 1,152 shares in open market
S&P Global Inc. director Robert Edward Moritz Jr. bought 1,151.996 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $434.03 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
S&P Global Inc. director Robert Edward Moritz Jr. bought 1,151.996 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $434.03 per share. The shares were acquired in multiple trades, with prices ranging from $433.05 to $434.03.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 1,151.996 shares
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Moritz Robert Edward Jr.
Role
Director
Bought
1,151.996 shs ($500K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,151.996 | $434.03 | $500K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,151.996 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $433.05 to $434.03, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to S&P Global Inc., any security holder of S&P Global Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 1,151.996 shares
Weighted average purchase price: $434.03 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 1,151.996 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
1,151.996 shares
Open-market purchase of common stock
Weighted average purchase price
$434.03 per share
Price reported for the transaction
Post-transaction holdings
1,151.996 shares
Total common stock directly owned after purchase
Price range of trades
$433.05–$434.03 per share
Range for multiple transactions on the trade date
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, Form 4, Common Stock
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"within the range set forth in footnote (1) to this 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.
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
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What did S&P Global (SPGI) insider Robert Edward Moritz Jr. do?
Robert Edward Moritz Jr., a director of S&P Global, bought 1,151.996 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. This was reported on Form 4 and reflects a direct ownership position established through multiple trades on the same date.
Was the S&P Global (SPGI) transaction a buy or sell?
The transaction was a buy. The Form 4 classifies it as an open-market purchase of common stock, with the transaction code "P" and transaction_direction noted as "buy," indicating shares were acquired rather than sold.
Does the S&P Global (SPGI) Form 4 show direct or indirect ownership?
The Form 4 lists the holding as direct ownership, coded "D" for the acquired common stock. There is no indication in the footnotes that another entity holds voting or investment power, so the shares are attributed directly to the reporting person.
What does weighted average price mean in this S&P Global (SPGI) filing?
Weighted average price means the reported $434.03 per share reflects the average of multiple trades. The footnote explains shares were bought in several transactions between $433.05 and $434.03, and full trade-by-trade details are available upon request.
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