On May 15, 2026, Board of Directors member Samuel R. Chapin reported the acquisition of 12,000 shares of O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) through an open-market purchase, as disclosed in a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Shares traded | 12,000 |
Transaction value | ~$102K |
Post-transaction shares (direct) | 97,482 |
Post-transaction value (direct ownership) | ~$814K |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($8.51); post-transaction value based on May 15, 2026 market close ($8.35).
Key questions
What proportion of Samuel Chapin’s direct ownership does this purchase represent?
This transaction resulted in a 14% increase in Chapin’s directly held Common Stock, moving his stake from 85,482 to 97,482 shares.Was the transaction executed through any indirect entities or derivative mechanisms?
No; the entire acquisition was made via direct ownership, with no indirect holdings or options involved in this filing.How does this trade compare to Chapin’s historical trading activity?
Over the past two years, all previous transactions were administrative in nature, making this his only open-market purchase in the period reviewed.What is the context for valuation and potential liquidity?
The post-transaction direct holdings are valued at approximately ~$814,000 as of the May 15, 2026 close, and Chapin retains all shares in directly-held Common Stock, providing full liquidity.
Company overview
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Employees | 21,000 |
Revenue (TTM) | $6.40 billion |
Net income (TTM) | ($186.00 million) |
Price (as of market close May 15, 2026) | $8.35 |
* 1-year performance is calculated using May 15, 2026 as the reference date.
Company snapshot
O-I Glass produces glass containers for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food items, and pharmaceuticals, offering a range of sizes, shapes, and colors.
It generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling glass packaging under annual or multi-year supply agreements and through distributors.
The company serves large food and beverage manufacturers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific as its primary customer base.
O-I Glass is a global manufacturer of glass containers, operating at scale with 21,000 employees. The company leverages its extensive production capabilities and long-term supply agreements to maintain strong relationships with major beverage and food producers.
What this transaction means for investors
The May 15 purchase of 12,000 O-I Glass shares by Director Samuel Chapin indicates he is bullish on the stock. Shares have been on the decline in 2026, hitting a 52-week low of $8 on April 29. Perhaps the stock’s price reached an attractive level to galvanize Chapin’s buy.
