Grafton Jennifer S 4

What Happened Jennifer S. Grafton, a director of Dakota Gold Corp. (DC), sold 15,511 shares of common stock on May 18, 2026. The shares were disposed at a weighted average price of $5.56 per share for total proceeds of approximately $86,241. The sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan.

Key Details

• Transaction date: May 18, 2026 (reported on Form 4 filed May 19, 2026) — filing appears timely.
• Transaction type: Sale (S), open-market/private sale reported; multiple transactions at prices ranging $5.560–$5.575; weighted average $5.56.
• Shares sold: 15,511; gross proceeds ≈ $86,241.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing excerpt.
• Footnote: Sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 plan adopted January 12, 2026; the filer can provide a breakdown of shares sold at each price upon SEC/issuer/stockholder request.
• Exhibit: Exhibit 24.1 (Power of Attorney) attached to the filing.

Context This report documents a sale, which is generally considered routine when executed under a 10b5‑1 plan because trades are pre-scheduled. Sales do not necessarily signal negative views about the company; they may reflect diversification, tax planning, or other personal reasons. For retail investors, purchases often carry stronger informational value than pre-planned sales.