Ian G H Ashken

Director Ian G H Ashken bought 100,000 shares of NOMD at $9.13, raising holdings to 116,916 shares as stock down -48.0% from 52-week high.

Ian G H Ashken, a Director of Nomad Foods Ltd, purchased 100,000 shares at $9.13 on 2026-05-13, a significant accumulation that increased his shareholding nearly sixfold from 16,916 to 116,916 shares. The purchase occurred while the stock trades at $9.80, down -48.0% from its 52-week high of $18.86 and down -24.0% over the past 90 days. Notably, across his cross-ticker open-market history, Ashken has made 20 prior sales with a 70.00% well-timed rate (stocks subsequently fell), suggesting a pattern of effective downside navigation; however, that pattern does not establish timing validity for this particular buy in the absence of forward-looking visibility. The scale of this single transaction—investing $912.7K to become a 116.9K shareholder in a $1.4B market-cap company—represents a material commitment at a price point substantially below recent highs, warranting examination of what fundamental or strategic factors may have motivated the Director's confidence at this depressed valuation point.

Director Ian G H Ashken sells 1,084,000 shares (1.08M) for $48.5M via 10b5-1 plan; holds 9.48M post-transaction

Ian G H Ashken executed five separate sales totaling 1,084,000 shares for $48,536,903.76 (blended average $44.78) on 2026-05-04 and 2026-05-05, reducing his holdings from 10,561,284 to 9,477,284 shares (a -10.3% reduction). This sale is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted 2025-05-07 and is therefore scheduled rather than discretionary. The stock currently trades at $41.14, down 12.0% over the past 30 days and down 6.8% over 90 days, placing it 17.7% below its 52-week high of $49.99. Across his cross-ticker track record, Ashken's 20 prior sells show an average 30-day return of -20.0% and 90-day return of -15.4%, though his five prior sales at APG specifically show mixed results (ranging from -6.7% to -0.2% at 90 days). The company's fundamentals show quarterly revenue of $1,982,000,000.00 and annual growth of +12.7%, but the elevated P/E of 54.85 and recent downward price momentum warrant investor attention to the broader valuation and market context.

Director Ashken Ian G H sold 300,000 shares ($13.1M) in 5 transactions over 2026-03-02 to 2026-03-04 at blended avg $43.52

Director Ashken Ian G H executed 5 separate sales totaling 300,000 shares for $13,055,265.96 at prices ranging from $42.94 to $44.52, reducing his stake by 2.8%. The blended average price of $43.52 sits near the current price of $43.13 and only 4.8% below the 52-week high of $45.29, suggesting execution during a period of elevated valuation. His cross-ticker track record shows a 90-day well-timed rate of 85.00% across 20 prior sells, though at this specific ticker (APG), his 5 prior sales show mixed timing—3 of 5 were well-timed at the 90-day mark, but 2 recent sales in August 2025 saw positive returns (30d +1.0%, 90d +6.8% and 30d +0.3%, 90d +3.5%), indicating less consistent predictive power. With APi Group trading at a P/E of 57.51 against annual revenue growth of 12.7%, the sale volume and timing warrant monitoring for signals about the insider's view of forward valuation.

Director Ian G H Ashken sold 292,000 shares of ESI at $27.00 for $7.9M, reducing stake by 48.8%

Director Ian G H Ashken executed a large discretionary sale of 292,000 shares (48.8% reduction in his post-transaction holdings) at $27.00 per share on 2025-11-05, generating $7,884,000.00 in proceeds. The transaction occurs near the upper end of the 52-week range ($17.50–$29.33), with the current price at $27.66 sitting -5.7% from the 52-week high. Notably, Ashken's cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% well-timed rate across 20 prior sells with an average 90-day return of -26.4%, indicating a consistent pattern of selling ahead of subsequent declines. This sale represents a material reduction in the director's equity stake in a company with a P/E of 27.94 and recent revenue growth of +5.3%, warranting investor attention to the director's view at current valuation levels.

Director IAN G H ASHKEN sells 225,000 shares (2 separate sales, 225.0K total) at blended $35.22; holds 7.97M post-transaction.

Director Ian G H Ashken executed 2 separate sales totaling 225,000 shares at $35.01 and $35.24 on August 11–12, 2025, raising $7,924,526.50. He retains 7,968,167 shares post-transaction, reducing his stake by 2.7%. His prior 5 sales at APG all posted negative 90-day returns (ranging from -16.8% to -38.3%), with a 100% well-timed rate at this ticker specifically; all 18 of his cross-ticker historical sells averaged -26.4% 90-day return, a 100% well-timed rate. The current stock price of $35.84 sits just 0.6% below the 52-week high of $36.07 and has appreciated 3.9% over 30 days and 17.4% over 90 days. Given the stock's elevated valuation (P/E 59.73 on $2.0B annual revenue and $77.0M net income) and this insider's consistent pattern of disposing shares near local highs, the filing warrants investor attention to near-term price momentum and execution risk.

Director ASHKEN IAN G H sold 150,000 shares of APG at $42.72 on 2025-05-05 ($6.4M); stock now at $28.93, down 32.4% from sale price.

On 2025-05-05, director ASHKEN IAN G H sold 150,000 shares (150.0K shares) of APi Group Corp at $42.72, reducing holdings from 5,762,102 to 5,612,102 shares. The current price of $28.93 is 32.4% below the sale price, representing a substantial post-transaction decline. The insider's prior trades at APG show a consistent pattern: three separate sales on 2025-03-03 with 30-day declines of -35.3%, -38.3%, and -37.2%, plus two November 2024 sales with 90-day returns of -30.7% and -30.2%. His cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% well-timed rate on 17 prior sells with average 90-day returns of -28.5%, suggesting systematic success at exiting before declines. The scale of this transaction—$6.4M in value with holdings still substantial at 5.61M shares post-sale—indicates a material reduction by a key insider whose selling pattern has consistently preceded price weakness.

Director IAN G H ASHKEN sells 200,000 shares for $7.6M at $37.84 avg; holds 5.76M post-trade; stock now $24.75, down 9.2% from 52-week high.

Director IAN G H ASHKEN executed 3 separate sales totaling 200,000 shares for $7,568,794.61 on 2025-03-03, with blended average price of $37.84. His prior 5 trades at APG all posted negative 90-day returns (-32.0%, -31.3%, -30.6%, -29.2%, -28.4%), yielding a 100% well-timed rate, indicating a consistent pattern of selling into strength or before declines. The current stock price of $24.75 represents a 9.2% decline from the 52-week high of $27.25 and a marked deterioration from the $37.84 transaction prices, validating the historical pattern where the insider's prior APG sales were followed by material downside moves. With the company trading at P/E 22.50 on modest revenue growth of +1.3% annually, the insider's persistent sell activity across multiple dates and the subsequent price weakness merit close attention to near-term catalysts and fundamental momentum.

Director Ian Ashken sold 53,868 shares of APG at $36.87 on 2024-11-13; stock now at $24.14 (-34.4% from sale price).

Director Ian Ashken sold 53,868 shares at $36.87 on 2024-11-13, representing a modest 1.0% reduction from his 5.53M-share position. The current price of $24.14 reflects a significant 34.4% decline from the sale price, suggesting well-timed execution. His cross-ticker track record shows 13 prior sales with a 100.00% well-timed rate (90-day returns averaged -27.8%), indicating a consistent pattern of selling before subsequent declines. At the same ticker (APG), his two prior sales from August 2024 posted 90-day returns of -29.9% and -28.4%, extending the pattern of sales preceding downturns. With APG trading at a P/E of 31.76 against 5.6% annual revenue growth, the valuation backdrop provides context for his exit decision.

Director Ashken sells 146,132 shares at $36.81 avg in Nov 2024; 90d pattern shows 4 of 4 prior APG sales well-timed.

Director Ian G H Ashken executed 3 separate sales totaling 146,132 shares for $5,378,555.56 on Nov 11-12, 2024, at an average price of $36.81—a level now $12.46 above the current market price of $24.35. His holdings remain substantial at 5,532,647 shares post-transaction. Critically, his prior trading record at APG shows 4 of 4 measurable sales were well-timed, with 90-day outcomes ranging from -29.9% to -38.5%, demonstrating consistent pattern recognition ahead of stock declines. While the current price is 7.7% below the 52-week high, the sale prices achieved represent a significant premium to today's valuation, aligning with his historical pattern of selling before downturns.

Director ASHKEN IAN G H sold 150,000 shares for $4,953,864.90; stock down 18.4% from 52-week high, extends 5-trade pattern at this ticker.

Director ASHKEN IAN G H executed 2 separate sales totaling 150,000 shares for $4,953,864.90 on 2024-08-05, reducing holdings from 5,828,779 shares to 5,678,779 shares (-2.6%). The timing is notable: the stock has declined 18.4% from its 52-week high of $26.38 and is down 12.1% over the past 30 days. Across his 5 prior trades at APi Group, the insider's 90-day timing success rate was 100%—every prior sale preceded stock declines, with 90-day returns averaging -38.5%, -38.1%, -17.9%, -35.2%, and -34.6%. This filing extends that pattern, with the stock currently trading at $21.53 and already showing weakness post-transaction. While the insider retains substantial holdings of 5,678,779 shares, the consistent pattern of well-timed exits at this ticker warrants investor attention to the company's forward fundamentals and near-term momentum drivers.