Elanco (ELAN) GC O'Neill Shiv Buys 3,998 Shares

What Happened O'Neill Shiv, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Elanco Animal Health Inc. (ELAN), reported an open-market purchase of 3,998 shares on August 18, 2026. The shares were bought at $23.58 each for a total reported value of $94,273. This was a purchase (insider buying), which investors often view as a more informational signal than routine sales.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-18
• Transaction type/code: Open-market purchase (P)
• Shares acquired: 3,998 at $23.58 per share
• Total value: $94,273 (reported)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing
• Notable exhibits/footnotes: Exhibit 24 — Power of Attorney included
• Filing timeliness: Reported and filed on 2026-08-18 (timely filing)

Context Insider purchases simply indicate the insider added to their stake; they do not prove future company performance. There is no indication in this filing of option exercises, sales, gifts, or a 10b5-1 plan. Retail investors can view this as a factual data point (insider buying) to consider alongside fundamentals and news.