U.S. Global Investors (GROW) 10% Owner Frank Holmes Buys 729 Shares

What Happened
Frank E. Holmes, a reported 10% owner of U.S. Global Investors (GROW), acquired 729 shares on 2026-08-31 at $3.27 per share for a total of $2,384. The shares were acquired under the company's employee stock purchase plan (restricted stock purchase).

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-31 at $3.27 per share.
• Shares acquired: 729; total transaction value ≈ $2,384.
• Transaction code: J (other acquisition or disposition) — here used for a restricted stock purchase.
• Footnote: F1 indicates this was a restricted stock purchase under the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the Form 4 filing.
• Filing date: 2026-09-01; filing does not indicate a late report.

Context
Holmes is reported as a 10% owner, which carries different reporting status than typical executive trades. Purchases under an ESPP are routine ways insiders or major holders acquire discounted or restricted shares; such purchases are factual signals of buying but do not by themselves explain motivation or forecast company performance.