Form 4: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Director Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Trading Plan

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Floyd F. Petersen, a director at Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, sold 500 shares of common stock at an average price of $24.0829 on May 1, 2025, under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Summary

  • On May 1, 2025, Floyd F. Petersen, a director of Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, sold 500 shares of common stock.
  • The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024.
  • The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $24.0829, with individual prices ranging from $23.785 to $24.325.
  • Following the transaction, Petersen beneficially owns 73,409 shares of Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing related to a stock sale by a company director under a pre-arranged trading plan, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Industry Context

Sales by company directors are a normal part of corporate governance. The use of a 10b5-1 trading plan indicates that the sales were pre-planned and not based on insider information.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale of shares by a director could have a minor impact on shareholder confidence, but the use of a 10b5-1 plan mitigates concerns about insider trading.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-11-26Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
2025-05-01Date of stock sale transaction
2025-05-02Date of Form 4 filing

Keywords

Form 4, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Floyd F. Petersen, stock sale, Rule 10b5-1, director, AMPH

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