Value Line (VALU) CEO buys 200 shares in open-market stock purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Value Line Inc Chairman and CEO Howard A. Brecher reported an open-market purchase of 200 shares of common stock at $33.89 per share on May 21, 2026. After this transaction, his directly held stake increased to 1,800 shares, representing a modest addition to his personal investment.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 200 shares ($6,778)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider BRECHER HOWARD A

Role Chairman and CEO

Bought 200 shs ($7K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	COMMON STOCK	200	$33.89	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 1,800 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 200 shares Purchase price: $33.89 per share Post-transaction holdings: 1,800 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 200 shares Open-market purchase on May 21, 2026

Purchase price $33.89 per share Price paid for VALUE LINE INC common stock

Post-transaction holdings 1,800 shares Direct holdings after the May 21, 2026 trade

Net share change 200 shares Net-buy direction from this Form 4 filing

Key Terms

open-market purchase, COMMON STOCK, transaction code P, direct ownership

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"reported an open-market purchase of 200 shares 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.

COMMON STOCK financial

"security title is listed as COMMON STOCK in the transaction"

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.

transaction code P financial

"transaction code P indicates a purchase in open market"

direct ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect is D, reflecting direct ownership by the insider"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BRECHER HOWARD A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

551 FIFTH AVE., 3RD FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10176

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALUE LINE INC [ VALU ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	05/21/2026		P		200	A	$33.89	1,800	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Howard A. Brecher	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did VALUE LINE INC (VALU) report for Howard A. Brecher?

VALUE LINE INC reported that Chairman and CEO Howard A. Brecher bought 200 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were acquired at $33.89 each, modestly increasing his direct ownership stake.

At what price did the VALUE LINE INC CEO buy shares in this Form 4 filing?

Howard A. Brecher bought VALUE LINE INC common stock at $33.89 per share. This price reflects what he paid in the open market for 200 shares on May 21, 2026, as disclosed in the insider transaction.

How many VALUE LINE INC shares does Howard A. Brecher hold after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, Howard A. Brecher directly holds 1,800 VALUE LINE INC common shares. This total includes the newly acquired 200 shares, showing his current direct stake following the May 21, 2026 transaction.

Was the recent VALUE LINE INC insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The recent VALUE LINE INC insider transaction was a purchase. Chairman and CEO Howard A. Brecher conducted an open-market buy of 200 common shares, classified under transaction code P, indicating a standard purchase.

What does transaction code P mean in the VALUE LINE INC Form 4 for VALU?

Transaction code P in the VALUE LINE INC Form 4 indicates an open-market or private purchase of shares. In this case, it shows Howard A. Brecher bought 200 common shares at $33.89 each, increasing his direct holdings to 1,800 shares.