John R. Zerkle

This profile gathers the share dealings of John R. Zerkle in Hillenbrand, Inc. Over a trading history stretching from 20 March 2008 to 2 December 2014, the count stands at 39 filings.

In open-market terms, that means 5 purchases worth €49k on one side and 6 sales worth €1.8M on the other. The net balance comes to €1.7M on the selling side. Unlike grants, an open-market purchase is paid for by the insider, at the market price. Other entries cover 15 share grants and 8 option exercises. In 2014 alone, the filings show no purchases and 5 sales.

The median purchase comes to €12k.

The newest entry dates from 4 December 2014: a share grant of €43k, in Hillenbrand, Inc. The clock since the last published purchase (11 August 2011) now reads 5,569 days. The median gap between a trade and its publication by SEC (Form 4) is 2 days. US insiders must file a Form 4 within two business days of a trade. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.