VIVUS INC (VVUS) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 36 corporate insiders have executed 825 transactions totaling $79.7M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$53.3M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Nov 14, 2019 involved a transaction of 700 shares valued at $1.7K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for VVUS in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for VVUS in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for VVUS is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 17/100 and a net flow of -$53.3M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at VIVUS INC (VVUS) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 36 insiders are actively trading VVUS stock, having executed 825 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Leland F. Wilson (Executive), who has made 105 transactions totaling $23.1M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2019 | T. Varghese Santosh | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.38 | $1.7K | |
| Nov 14, 2019 | K. Oki Mark | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.38 | $1.7K | |
| May 14, 2019 | T. Varghese Santosh | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.84 | $2.0K | |
| May 14, 2019 | K. Oki Mark | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.84 | $2.0K | |
| Mar 1, 2019 | P. Amos John | Executive | Purchase | 11,000 | $4.85 | $53.4K | |
| Mar 1, 2019 | P. Amos John | Executive | Purchase | 11,000 | $4.85 | $53.4K | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | W. Roberts Eric | Executive | Purchase | 8,500 | $4.82 | $41.0K | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | K. Oki Mark | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.71 | $1.9K | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | T. Varghese Santosh | Executive | Award | 700 | $2.71 | $1.9K | |
| Nov 6, 2018 | K. Oki Mark | Executive | Purchase | 10,000 | $4.07 | $40.7K | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | W. Roberts Eric | Executive | Option Exercise | 139 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | W. Roberts Eric | Executive | Payment | 43 | $5.63 | $242 | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Shaw Allan | Executive | Payment | 43 | $5.63 | $242 | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Shaw Allan | Executive | Option Exercise | 139 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 15, 2018 | W. Roberts Eric | Executive | Payment | 438 | $0.63 | $276 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 298 | $66.5M | 69.2% |
Exercise(M) | 301 | $15.5M | 16.1% |
Purchase(P) | 78 | $13.2M | 13.7% |
Payment(F) | 12 | $776.5K | 0.8% |
Disposition(D) | 98 | $170.8K | 0.2% |
Award(A) | 35 | $11.1K | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at VIVUS INC has increased, with 36 insiders executing 825 transactions across all time. Total sales of $66.5M significantly outpace purchases of $13.2M, resulting in a net outflow of $53.3M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.