George Gregory 4
4 · MESOBLAST LTD · Filed Apr 10, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
Mesoblast (MESO) 10% Owner George Gregory Buys Shares
What Happened
- George Gregory, reported as a 10% owner of Mesoblast Ltd (MESO), made multiple open‑market purchases between April 4 and April 10, 2026, acquiring a total of 8,305,962 shares/ADS. Purchases included large low‑priced tranches (A$1.42–A$1.48) and several trades at higher prices (US$14.10–US$14.40). Aggregate reported consideration was A$10,387,880 and US$15,747,214. These were purchases (acquisitions), which are generally considered more informative to investors than routine sales.
Key Details
- Transaction dates & price ranges:
- Apr 4, 2026: 4,000,000 shares @ A$1.42 (A$5,680,000)
- Apr 9, 2026: multiple buys including 886,890 @ A$1.43 (A$1,268,253) and several US$14.10–US$14.40 trades (totaling US$15,747,214)
- Apr 10, 2026: 2,324,072 @ A$1.48 (A$3,439,627)
- Total acquired: 8,305,962 shares/ADS across the reported transactions.
- Total consideration (as reported): A$10,387,880 and US$15,747,214.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided summary.
- Footnote: The filing notes these ordinary shares are represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS); each ADS represents a beneficial interest in 10 ordinary shares.
- Filing timeliness: Report filed Apr 10, 2026 for transactions through Apr 9, 2026—this appears timely (no late filing indicated).
- Insider status: As a 10% owner, Gregory is a significant shareholder (different from trading by a company executive); purchases by 10% owners are material but should be interpreted as ownership transactions rather than routine employee trades.
Context
- These were straightforward open‑market purchases (transaction code P = Purchase). There is no indication in the filing of option exercises, awards, gifts, or tax‑withholding sales tied to these purchases.
- The mix of currencies is noted in the filing: lower‑priced trades reported in A$ (Australian dollars) and higher‑priced trades in US$ (U.S. dollars). The filing does not state motivations; retail investors often view meaningful purchases by large shareholders as a potentially bullish signal, but this is not proof of future performance.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
MESOBLAST LTDMESO
George Gregory
Director10% Owner
Transactions
- Purchase
Ordinary Shares
2026-04-04$1.42/sh+4,000,000$5,680,000→ 12,000,000 total(indirect: Held by James George, who has granted power of attorney to Dr. George.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
2026-04-09$1.43/sh+886,890$1,268,253→ 12,886,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.39/sh+500,000$7,195,000→ 13,491,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.39/sh+500,000$7,195,000→ 13,491,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.40/sh+10,000$144,000→ 13,501,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.40/sh+4,760$68,544→ 13,506,650 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.30/sh+20,000$286,000→ 13,526,650 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.30/sh+10,000$143,000→ 13,536,650 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.25/sh+5,240$74,670→ 13,541,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.25/sh+10,000$142,500→ 13,551,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.30/sh+5,000$71,500→ 13,556,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.30/sh+10,000$143,000→ 13,566,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.30/sh+10,000$143,000→ 13,576,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
[F1]2026-04-09$14.10/sh+10,000$141,000→ 13,586,890 total(indirect: As above.) - Purchase
Ordinary Shares
2026-04-10$1.48/sh+2,324,072$3,439,627→ 8,324,072 total(indirect: Held by Grant George, who has granted power of attorney to Dr. George.)
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Such Ordinary Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares. Each ADS represents a beneficial interest in 10 ordinary shares.
Signature
/s/ Gregory George|2026-04-09