Vital Farms director buys 6,100 shares
Vital Farms, Inc. director Glenda J. Flanagan reported an open-market purchase of 6,100 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $8.33 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vital Farms, Inc. director Glenda J. Flanagan reported an open-market purchase of 6,100 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $8.33 per share. Following this buy, she directly holds 37,498 shares. The shares were bought in multiple trades at prices ranging from $8.33 to $8.34.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 6,100 shares
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Flanagan Glenda J
Role
Director
Bought
6,100 shs ($51K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 6,100 | $8.33 | $51K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 37,498 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.33 to $8.34 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 6,100 shares
Weighted average price: $8.33 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 37,498 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
6,100 shares
Open-market buy of Common Stock
Weighted average price
$8.33 per share
Price for 6,100-share purchase
Post-transaction holdings
37,498 shares
Shares directly held after purchase
Trade price range
$8.33–$8.34 per share
Range of individual trade prices
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"reported an open-market purchase of 6,100 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.
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
"open-market purchase of 6,100 shares of 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
"disclosed in the Form 4 filing"
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
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What insider transaction did Vital Farms (VITL) report in this Form 4?
Vital Farms reported that director Glenda J. Flanagan bought 6,100 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $8.33 per share, increasing her directly held position to 37,498 shares.
Was the Vital Farms (VITL) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?
The Form 4 shows an open-market purchase. Director Glenda J. Flanagan acquired 6,100 shares of Vital Farms Common Stock, categorized as a buy transaction, rather than a sale or disposition of shares in the market.
How is the Vital Farms (VITL) transaction price range described in the Form 4 footnote?
The transaction price is reported as a weighted average, with individual trades occurring between $8.33 and $8.34 per share. The footnote notes that detailed trade-by-trade pricing is available to the issuer, security holders, or SEC staff upon request.
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