The insider has been a consistent seller in recent months, with prior sales totaling over 18,000 shares in August 2026. The proposed sale follows a stock award, suggesting a planned liquidity event rather than a distress signal. Monitor for actual Form 4 filings to confirm execution and watch for any change in selling pattern.
How the stock moved after the report
NEUTRAL VIEWSTOCK ABOVE ENTRY AT T+5- T+0 · Oct 29 $68.11entry
- T+1 · 7d ago −1.25%α +0.52% · $67.26
- T+5 · 15h ago +1.07%α +5.80% · $68.84
- T+20 · in 21d Pending
- T+60 · in 3mo Pending
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Executive Summary
Brian S. Olschan, an officer of ACME UNITED CORP, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 17,907 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $1.18 million based on a recent market price. The shares were acquired via a stock award on October 28, 2026, and the proposed sale is set for October 29, 2026. This represents a significant portion of the insider's holdings relative to the company's $252 million market cap.
Key Facts
- Insider Brian S. Olschan (officer) filed Form 144 to sell 17,907 shares of common stock.
- Proposed sale value is approximately $1,178,996.88 based on a recent price of $65.84 per share.
- Shares were acquired via a stock award on October 28, 2026, one day before the filing.
- Insider has sold shares in multiple transactions between August 3 and August 18, 2026, totaling 18,216 shares at prices from $58.00 to $61.64.
- Company market cap is $252 million; the proposed sale represents about 0.47% of outstanding shares.
- The filing is an advance notice of intent to sell; the sale may not occur.
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of 17,907 shares valued at ~$1.18 million, representing ~0.47% of market cap.
Risk Factors
- Insider selling may signal lack of confidence or need for liquidity, though the award-based acquisition reduces concern.
- The filing is only an intent to sell; the actual sale may not occur or may be at different prices.
- No context on company fundamentals or upcoming catalysts is provided in the filing.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001959173-26-007535 |
| Document: 0001959173-26-007535-index.html | 0001959173-26-007535 |
| Document: 0001959173-26-007535.txt | 0001959173-26-007535 |
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Nov 4, 2026 1d ago | Insider Cluster | $70.00 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | $68.84 (+1.66%) |
Nov 2, 2026 3d ago | 144 | $69.50 $70.75 | ▲ +1.80% | ▲ +0.15% | $68.84 (−0.95%) |
Oct 29, 2026 7d ago | 144 | $68.11 $67.26 | ▼ −1.25% | ▲ +0.52% | $68.84 (+1.07%) |
Oct 27, 2026 9d ago | 8-K | No price | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | No price |
Oct 27, 2026 9d ago | Press Release | $65.78 $66.85 | ▲ +1.63% | ▲ +1.28% | $68.84 (+4.65%) |
Oct 22, 2026 14d ago | SC 13G/A | $63.48 $63.58 | ▲ +0.16% | ▼ −0.55% | $68.84 (+8.44%) |
Oct 19, 2026 17d ago | Press Release | $61.17 | awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | $68.84 (+12.54%) |
Sep 18, 2026 6w ago | Press Release | $61.34 $61.59 | ▲ +0.41% | ▼ −1.14% | $68.84 (+12.22%) |
Aug 19, 2026 11w ago | Insider Cluster | $61.94 $60.81 | ▲ +1.84% | ▲ +2.24% | $68.84 (−11.13%) |
Aug 15, 2026 11w ago | Institutional Cluster | $61.91 $62.83 | ▲ +1.49% | ▲ +2.16% | $68.84 (+11.19%) |
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