MEHRA SANJEEV K 4

What Happened Sanjeev K. Mehra, a director of Avantor, acquired 125,000 shares in open‑market purchases on March 10, 2026. The reported weighted‑average price was $8.01 per share for a total of $1,001,250. The filing notes the purchases occurred in multiple trades at prices ranging from $7.98 to $8.05. This transaction is a purchase (code P), i.e., an insider buy rather than a sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 10, 2026
• Transaction type: Open‑market purchase (Code P)
• Price: Weighted average $8.01; trade range $7.98–$8.05 (footnote F1)
• Shares acquired: 125,000 — Total value $1,001,250
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing
• Footnotes: F1 explains the weighted‑average price and availability of per‑trade breakdown on request; F2 states the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership, reporting the shares as indirectly beneficially owned except to the extent of any pecuniary interest
• Timeliness: Form 4 filed March 11, 2026 — appears timely (within required reporting window)

Context Open‑market purchases by directors are often monitored by investors as a sign of insider buying, but filings do not state the insider’s motive. The F2 disclaimer indicates the shares are reported as indirectly beneficially owned, which can affect interpretation of control or intent.