GWRS Director Andrew Cohn Buys 139,343 Shares

What Happened
Andrew M. Cohn, a director of Global Water Resources, acquired shares in two transactions: an open-market purchase of 139,343 shares on 2026-08-20 at $8.85 per share (total ~$1,233,186) and a grant of 800 restricted shares on 2026-08-19 at a reported value of $8.91 per share (total ~$7,128). Both entries are acquisitions (purchase and award), which are purchases rather than sales.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices:
  • 2026-08-20: Open-market purchase (Code P) — 139,343 shares @ $8.85, $1,233,186 total.
  • 2026-08-19: Restricted stock award (Code A) — 800 shares @ $8.91, $7,128 total.
• Shares owned after the transactions: Not specified in the provided report.
• Footnotes:
  • F1: The 800 shares are restricted stock that are fully vested when granted (immediate ownership).
  • F2: The reporting person shares voting and dispositive power over shares owned by his children.
• Filing timeliness: Report period 2026-08-19, filing dated 2026-08-21 — the Form 4 was filed promptly (not indicated as late).

Context
These are outright purchases/awards (no option exercises, sales, or gifts). Purchases by insiders are often watched by investors as a positive signal, but they do not prove future performance. The restricted shares were vested on grant (per F1), meaning Cohn obtained immediate ownership rights. Shared control over family-held shares (F2) is noted and common in insider filings.