Solas Capital (NASDAQ: EPSN) accounts sell 74,425 Epsilon Energy shares, hold 3.47M
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Epsilon Energy Ltd. disclosed that investment accounts managed by Solas Capital Management, LLC, for which Frederick Tucker Golden serves as portfolio manager, executed open-market sales of Epsilon common shares over three days. The accounts sold 22,290 shares at $6.17 on March 26, 26,000 shares at $6.21 on March 27, and 26,135 shares at $6.25 on March 30, for total reported sales of 74,425 shares. After these transactions, the accounts associated with the reporting persons indirectly held 3,470,761 Epsilon common shares. The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 74,425 shares ($462,333)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Solas Capital Management, LLC, FREDERICK TUCKER GOLDEN
Role
10% Owner | 10% Owner
Sold
74,425 shs ($462K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Shares, no par value | 26,135 | $6.25 | $163K |
| Sale | Common Shares, no par value | 26,000 | $6.21 | $161K |
| Sale | Common Shares, no par value | 22,290 | $6.17 | $138K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, no par value — 3,470,761 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold March 26: 22,290 shares at $6.17
Shares sold March 27: 26,000 shares at $6.21
Shares sold March 30: 26,135 shares at $6.25
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5 metrics
Shares sold March 26
22,290 shares at $6.17
Open-market sale of common shares
Shares sold March 27
26,000 shares at $6.21
Open-market sale of common shares
Shares sold March 30
26,135 shares at $6.25
Open-market sale of common shares
Total shares sold
74,425 shares
Net selling across three transactions
Shares held after transactions
3,470,761 shares
Indirect holdings following March 30 sale
Key Terms
beneficial owner, pecuniary interest, Section 16, portfolio manager
4 terms
beneficial owner financial
"may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such securities by virtue of its role"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership in the securities reported ... except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest"
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
portfolio manager financial
"by virtue of his role as the portfolio manager of Solas Capital Management, LLC"
A portfolio manager is the professional who picks and oversees a collection of investments—such as stocks, bonds, and cash—on behalf of individuals or institutions. They make decisions about which assets to buy, hold or sell and how much risk to take, like a ship captain steering through changing weather; their choices shape an investor’s potential returns, losses and the steadiness of the investment experience.
FAQ
What insider activity did Epsilon Energy (EPSN) report in this Form 4?
Epsilon Energy reported that accounts managed by Solas Capital Management sold 74,425 common shares in three open-market transactions. These trades occurred at prices between $6.17 and $6.25 per share over March 26–30, while the accounts continued to hold over 3.4 million shares.