Star Equity (STRR) CEO adds 16,292 shares in open-market buys
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey E. Eberwein reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On June 5, 2026, he bought 3,443 shares at $11.51 per share. On June 8, 2026, he purchased 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $11.45 per share, and on June 9, 2026 he acquired 2,849 shares at a weighted average price of $11.23 per share.
After these transactions, he directly owns a total of 1,103,830 shares, which include 21,125 shares of restricted stock, 6,750 RSUs, and over 1.07 million shares of common stock, with an additional 2,000 shares held indirectly in retirement accounts.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 16,292 shares ($186,123)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Eberwein Jeffrey E.
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Bought
16,292 shs ($186K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock. | 2,849 | $11.23 | $32K |
| Purchase | Common Stock. | 10,000 | $11.45 | $115K |
| Purchase | Common Stock. | 3,443 | $11.51 | $40K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock. — 1,103,830 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes (i) 21,125 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's 2009 Incentive Plan; (ii) 6,750 RSUs; and (iii) 1,063,106 shares of common stock. Excludes 2,000 shares indirectly owned in contributory 401(k) and IRA accounts. Each share of restricted stock and each RSU represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price, rounded to the nearest cent. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.14 to $11.51 on June 8, 2026 and $11.01 to $11.26 on June 9, 2026. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Issuer and any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price such shares were purchased. Includes (i) 21,125 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's 2009 Incentive Plan; (ii) 6,750 RSUs; and (iii) 1,073,106 shares of common stock. Excludes 2,000 shares indirectly owned in contributory 401(k) and IRA accounts. Each share of restricted stock and each RSU represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. Includes (i) 21,125 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's 2009 Incentive Plan; (ii) 6,750 RSUs; and (iii) 1,075,955 shares of common stock. Excludes 2,000 shares indirectly owned in contributory 401(k) and IRA accounts. Each share of restricted stock and each RSU represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock.
Key Figures
Shares bought 2026-06-05: 3,443 shares at $11.51
Shares bought 2026-06-08: 10,000 shares at $11.45
Shares bought 2026-06-09: 2,849 shares at $11.23
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Shares bought 2026-06-05
3,443 shares at $11.51
Open-market purchase of common stock on June 5, 2026
Shares bought 2026-06-08
10,000 shares at $11.45
Weighted average open-market purchase price on June 8, 2026
Shares bought 2026-06-09
2,849 shares at $11.23
Weighted average open-market purchase price on June 9, 2026
Total shares bought
16,292 shares
Net open-market purchases across three June 2026 trades
Direct holdings after trades
1,103,830 shares
Total direct Star Equity holdings after June 9, 2026
Restricted stock
21,125 shares
Restricted stock under 2009 Incentive Plan included in holdings
RSUs
6,750 RSUs
RSUs included in the CEO’s direct holdings
Indirect retirement holdings
2,000 shares
Additional shares in 401(k) and IRA accounts
Key Terms
restricted stock, RSUs, weighted average price, open-market purchase
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"Includes (i) 21,125 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
RSUs financial
"Includes (i) 21,125 shares of restricted stock ...; (ii) 6,750 RSUs; and (iii) 1,063,106 shares"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price, rounded to the nearest cent."
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.
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.
FAQ
What portion of the Star Equity (STRR) CEO’s holdings are restricted stock and RSUs?
Within Jeffrey Eberwein’s 1,103,830 directly held Star Equity shares, 21,125 shares are restricted stock and 6,750 shares are RSUs. Each restricted share and RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon settlement under the company’s 2009 Incentive Plan.
Were the recent Star Equity (STRR) CEO transactions open-market purchases?
Yes. All reported transactions are coded P, indicating open-market purchases of Star Equity common stock. The filing describes them as purchases in open market or private transactions, with no indication of option exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding dispositions in this Form 4.