Strome-linked entities buy Zivo Bioscience (ZIVO) shares and new warrants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zivo Bioscience reported that investment entities associated with 10% owner Mark E. Strome, through Strome Mezzanine Fund II, LP, bought 20,000 shares of common stock at $9.77 per share and 2,000 common stock purchase warrants on February 12, 2026.
After these indirect purchases, the entities reported beneficial ownership of 472,942 common shares and 45,071 warrants.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 22,000 shares ($195,400)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
STROME MARK E, STROME INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LP, STROME GROUP, INC.
Role
10% Owner | Insider | Insider
Bought
22,000 shs ($195K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock Purchase Warrant | 2,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 20,000 | $9.77 | $195K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock Purchase Warrant — 45,071 shares (Indirect, By entity);
Common Stock — 472,942 shares (Indirect, By entity)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported securities are owned directly by Strome Mezzanine Fund II, LP ("SMF II"), which were acquired pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement that SMF II entered into with the issuer. Strome Investment Management, LP is the general partner of SMF II. Strome Group, Inc. is the general partner of Strome Investment Management, LP. Mark E. Strome is the President and CEO of Strome Group, Inc. Mr. Strome, Strome Investment Management, LP and Strome Group, Inc. (together, the "Reporting Persons") may be deemed to share voting and investment power for and to beneficially own the shares held by SMF II under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) of the Exchange Act, this filing shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any equity securities reported herein.
FAQ
What insider transactions did entities linked to ZIVO’s 10% owner report?
Entities linked to ZIVO’s 10% owner reported buying 20,000 common shares and 2,000 common stock purchase warrants. These were acquired on February 12, 2026, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by Strome Mezzanine Fund II, LP with Zivo Bioscience.
What prices were paid in the February 12, 2026 ZIVO insider purchases?
The entities paid $9.77 per share for 20,000 Zivo common shares. They also acquired 2,000 common stock purchase warrants with a $9.77 exercise price, and a reported derivative security price of $0 in the table for the warrant transaction.
Who actually holds the ZIVO securities reported in this Form 4 filing?
The securities are held directly by Strome Mezzanine Fund II, LP (SMF II). The filing explains SMF II acquired them under a Securities Purchase Agreement, and related Strome entities and Mark E. Strome may be deemed to share voting and investment power over SMF II’s holdings.
How does the Form 4 describe Mark E. Strome’s and affiliates’ beneficial ownership in ZIVO?
The Form 4 states that Mark E. Strome, Strome Investment Management, LP, and Strome Group, Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own shares held by SMF II under Section 13(d), but it also clarifies this is not an admission of beneficial ownership for Section 16 purposes.
What is the nature of ownership for the ZIVO securities in this insider report?
All reported holdings are classified as indirect ownership, noted as “By entity” in the tables. The filing attributes direct ownership of the shares and warrants to Strome Mezzanine Fund II, LP, with related Strome entities listed as reporting persons connected to that fund.