BALBIRNIE BRIAN R 4

What Happened

• Brian R. Balbirnie, reported as a 10% owner of ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS), disposed of 1,750 shares in an open-market transaction on June 23, 2026 at $6.70 per share, for a total of $11,725. Although the Form 4 transaction line was coded as a purchase (P), a footnote (F1) explicitly states the shares were sold in the open market.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-23
• Price per share: $6.70
• Shares transacted: 1,750
• Total value: $11,725
• Form 4 filing date: 2026-06-24 (filed one day after the transaction)
• Report coding vs. footnote: Transaction line coded as "P" (purchase) but footnote F1 states the shares were sold — indicates a reporting/clerical inconsistency to note
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt

Context

• As a 10% owner, Balbirnie is a significant holder but not necessarily an executive — transactions by 10% owners are important to monitor but do not by themselves reveal intent. Sales are often routine and can reflect liquidity needs rather than a view on company prospects. The coding discrepancy on the Form 4 should be treated as a reporting error unless corrected by an amended filing.