AmpliTech CEO Maqbool Fawad Buys 12,247 Shares

What Happened
Maqbool Fawad, CEO of AmpliTech Group, Inc. (AMPG), made two open-market purchases on August 20, 2026, acquiring a total of 12,247 shares. He bought 5,000 shares at $3.53 each for $17,650 and 7,247 shares at $3.45 each for $24,999, for combined consideration of $42,649. These were purchases (transaction code P), which retail investors often view as a direct insider buy rather than a sell or option exercise.

Key Details

• Transaction dates: August 20, 2026 (two separate open-market purchases).
• Prices and amounts: 5,000 shares @ $3.53 ($17,650); 7,247 shares @ $3.45 ($24,999).
• Total shares acquired: 12,247; total reported value: $42,649.
• Filing date: August 21, 2026 — filed one day after the trades (within the typical 2‑business‑day Form 4 reporting window).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing.
• No 10b5‑1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes were reported in the transaction details.

Context
Insider purchases are often interpreted by retail investors as a sign of confidence by management because they increase the insider's stake; however, filings are factual disclosures and do not explain motivation. This Form 4 shows straightforward open‑market buys (P), not option exercises, gifts, or awards.