Tredegar (NYSE: TG) major shareholder reports 18,159-share indirect stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tredegar Corp’s large shareholder John D. Gottwald reported indirect sales of Tredegar Common Stock. Entities associated with him sold a total of 18,159 shares in open-market transactions, including 15,808 shares at a weighted average price of about $8.04 per share within a range of $8.00–$8.135, and 2,351 shares at $8.00 per share.
The filing notes that some shares are owned by his wife and by family trusts, and Gottwald disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect holdings. He also continues to hold 1,917,639 Tredegar shares directly as of June 9, 2026, in addition to various indirect positions.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 18,159 shares ($145,825)
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
GOTTWALD JOHN D
Role
null
Sold
18,159 shs ($146K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Tredegar Common Stock | 15,808 | $8.035 | $127K |
| Sale | Tredegar Common Stock | 2,351 | $8.00 | $19K |
| holding | Tredegar Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Tredegar Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Tredegar Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Tredegar Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Tredegar Common Stock — 435,065 shares (Indirect, Footnote);
Tredegar Common Stock — 1,917,639 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Owned by wife. (Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership) Held by the reporting person and James T Gottwald as trustees of the John D. Gottwald Family Trust FBO reporting person's children. (Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership.) Held as co-trustee FBO (among others) reporting person's family u/w Floyd D. Gottwald. Held as co-trustee of the Residual 10- Year CLAT UA FDGJR Living Trust. Represents weighted sales price. The shares sold at prices ranging from $8.00 to $8.135. The reporting Person will provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Key Figures
Shares sold (total): 18,159 shares
Sale block 1: 15,808 shares
Sale block 1 price range: $8.00–$8.135/share
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6 metrics
Shares sold (total)
18,159 shares
Net open-market sales reported in this Form 4
Sale block 1
15,808 shares
Indirect open-market sale on June 10, 2026
Sale block 1 price range
$8.00–$8.135/share
Weighted average sale price range for 15,808 shares
Sale block 2
2,351 shares
Indirect open-market sale on June 9, 2026 at $8.00
Direct holdings after transactions
1,917,639 shares
Shares held directly by John D. Gottwald as of June 9, 2026
Indirect holdings example
450,873 shares
One reported indirect account balance after June 9, 2026 sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, Tredegar Common Stock, ten percent owner, beneficial ownership
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"entities associated with him sold a total of 18,159 shares in open-market transactions"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Tredegar Common Stock financial
"Entities associated with him sold a total of 18,159 shares of Tredegar Common Stock"
ten percent owner financial
"The filing identifies John D. Gottwald as a ten percent owner of Tredegar"
beneficial ownership financial
"Gottwald disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect holdings"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What insider transaction did John D. Gottwald report for TREDEGAR CORP (TG)?
John D. Gottwald reported indirect open-market sales of Tredegar Common Stock totaling 18,159 shares. These include one sale of 15,808 shares and another of 2,351 shares, reflecting activity in accounts associated with his family and related trusts.
Does John D. Gottwald still hold a significant position in TREDEGAR CORP after these sales?
Yes. John D. Gottwald continues to hold 1,917,639 Tredegar shares directly as of June 9, 2026. The filing also lists several indirect holdings through his wife and family trusts, although he disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirect positions.