Form 4: Rise Gold Director Acquires 150,000 Options
Insider Ownership Report
Rise Gold Corp. Director Lawrence Ward Lepard reported the acquisition of 150,000 stock options and updated his beneficial ownership of common stock and other derivative securities.
Summary
- Lawrence Ward Lepard, a Director of Rise Gold Corp. (RYES), filed a Form 4 statement of changes in beneficial ownership.
- The filing reports the acquisition of 150,000 stock options on November 20, 2025, with an exercise price of $0.18 per share and an expiration date of November 20, 2030.
- Following this transaction, Mr. Lepard directly owns 977,405 shares of common stock.
- Indirect beneficial ownership includes 2,559,656 common shares through EMA GARP FUND LP, 904,000 common shares through Sea View Investments, LLC, and 135,000 common shares through Lepard children.
- Total beneficial ownership of common stock (direct and indirect) is 4,576,061 shares.
- Mr. Lepard also beneficially owns a total of 743,040 derivative securities, including the newly acquired options and previously held options and warrants with various exercise prices and expiration dates.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The acquisition of 150,000 stock options by a director suggests a positive outlook on the company's future performance and potential for stock price appreciation, indicating insider confidence.
Positives
- A Director acquiring additional options suggests confidence in the company's future prospects.
- The acquisition of options with an exercise price of $0.18 could be seen as favorable depending on the company's current stock price and future growth potential.
Related Party Transactions
- Indirect beneficial ownership of common stock is reported through EMA GARP FUND LP, Sea View Investments, LLC, and Lepard children.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Insider buying can signal confidence in the company's future, potentially influencing investor sentiment positively.
- Management: Reflects a director's personal investment and belief in the company's strategic direction and potential for growth.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2022 | Grant date for 100,000 options with $0.65 exercise price, expiring 02/07/2027. |
| 02/21/2023 | Grant date for 105,000 options with $0.53 exercise price, expiring 02/21/2028. |
| 12/12/2023 | Grant date for 47,775 options with $0.25 exercise price, expiring 12/12/2028. |
| 04/29/2024 | Grant date for 105,265 warrants with $0.158 exercise price, expiring 04/29/2027. |
| 05/01/2024 | Grant date for 15,000 options with $0.17 exercise price, expiring 05/01/2029. |
| 03/25/2025 | Grant date for 60,000 options with $0.1 exercise price, expiring 03/25/2030. |
| 05/22/2025 | Grant date for 60,000 options with $0.1 exercise price, expiring 05/22/2030. |
| 10/30/2025 | Grant date for 100,000 options with $0.25 exercise price, expiring 10/30/2030. |
| 11/20/2025 | Transaction date for the acquisition of 150,000 options. |
| 11/21/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed and filed. |
Recommendation
buyThe acquisition of a significant number of stock options by a director, particularly with a future exercise date, indicates strong insider confidence in the company's long-term prospects and potential for stock price appreciation. This insider buying activity often serves as a positive signal for investors.
Keywords
Rise Gold Corp, RYES, Form 4, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Options, Director, Lawrence Ward Lepard, Equity Securities, Derivative Securities
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