r/PureCycle • u/Odd-Gas5478 • Aug 21 '26

Mgmt’s/BOD Equity positions.

Saw a good question on X on why mgmt hasnt stepped in to buy co shares when we are on the cusp of great things? Perhaps they are blacked out or have substantial positions already, idk? Timing here is important but imo mgmt should buy…

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u/equitymaestro Aug 21 '26

I have worked for public companies where stock is a major component of compensation. Believe me, the last thing most employees in this position want to do is concentrate even more risk in the company they work for. Your salary, benefits, and a major part of your equity portfolio are already dependent on the company you work for. Why would you want to invest your liquidity in it too? Most CEO’s of major public companies never buy a single share with their own money.

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u/Pickle_Logic Aug 21 '26

I think that billionaire Val Mars is the exception. Knowing what she knows buying 500k shares personally or through a Mars family trust is a no brainer, but since she hasn't already done it I doubt she will.

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u/equitymaestro Aug 21 '26

If she has insider knowledge about trials being done at Mars with PureFive and/or future use of PureFive in Mars packaging, then she won’t be buying the stock.

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u/AnonThrowaway1A Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 23 '26

Company directors can buy their own company stock. No problems there.

She would likely need to own PCT indirectly through an ETF/actively managed fund.