Form 4: Director Mary Ludford Boosts NWN Stake

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Northwest Natural Holding Co. Director Mary E. Ludford acquired 553.914 shares of common stock at $46.59 per share through a deferred compensation plan.

Summary

  • Mary E. Ludford, a Director of Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN), acquired 553.914 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on November 6, 2025, at a price of $46.59 per share.
  • The acquisition was made indirectly and was pursuant to a written election under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives, made on or about September 13, 2024.
  • Following this transaction, Mary E. Ludford beneficially owns 3,312.224 shares of common stock indirectly.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: A director increased their beneficial ownership through a deferred compensation plan, indicating continued alignment with shareholder interests, though it was a pre-planned transaction rather than an open market purchase.

Positives

  • A director increased their beneficial ownership in the company, aligning their interests further with shareholders.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Increased alignment of director's interests with shareholders due to increased stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/13/2024Approximate date of written election under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives.
11/06/2025Date of the reported transaction where shares were acquired.
11/10/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact.

Recommendation

hold

The filing reports a routine, pre-planned acquisition of shares by a director through a deferred compensation plan. While it shows continued insider alignment, it does not present new information significant enough to alter a fundamental investment thesis or recommendation for Northwest Natural Holding Co. without further context.

Keywords

Northwest Natural Holding Co, NWN, Form 4, Insider Trading, Director Stock Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Common Stock

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