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Significant insider buying activity was reported across several U.S.-listed companies, highlighting varied sentiment on valuation and future prospects.

Global Water Resources, Inc.: Directors Deepen Their Stakes

Global Water Resources, Inc. recorded notable insider accumulation. Director Jonathan L. Levine bought 651,618 shares of common stock on August 20, 2026, at $8.85 per share, for a total outlay of approximately $5.77 million. The purchase occurred with the stock trading at $8.88 and the company carrying a market capitalization of $255 million. InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares are trading above Fair Value, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 80.31.

Levine was also granted 800 shares of common stock on August 19, 2026, at $8.91 per share, valued at $7,128. This restricted stock was fully vested at the time of grant.

Fellow director Andrew M. Cohn also increased his exposure to Global Water Resources, Inc. On August 20, 2026, Cohn bought 139,343 shares of common stock at $8.85 per share, for a total of approximately $1,233,185. This followed an award of 800 fully vested shares on August 19, 2026, priced at $8.91 per share and valued at about $7,128. His purchase was executed with the stock trading at $8.88, close to his acquisition price. InvestingPro analysis similarly characterizes GWRS as overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The company offers a dividend yield of 3.42% and has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

AEON Biopharma, Inc.: Large Purchase Near 52-Week Low

AEON Biopharma, Inc. saw strong insider support from director and 10% owner Timothy P. Lynch. On August 19, 2026, Lynch acquired 1,150,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $243,455. The weighted average purchase price was $0.2117 per share, with individual transaction prices between $0.1975 and $0.2164.

Following this activity, Lynch directly beneficially owns 6,500,000 AEON Biopharma shares. The transactions took place as the stock traded near its 52-week low of $0.18 and after a 30% decline over the past week. InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares appear slightly undervalued at prevailing levels.

Universal Safety Products, Inc.: Insider Buys After Sharp Rally

Universal Safety Products, Inc. reported additional insider buying from director and 10% owner Milton C. Ault III. Across August 20 and August 21, 2026, Ault purchased stock totaling $183,344, at per-share prices ranging from $6.0667 to $6.37.

On August 20, Ault indirectly acquired 1,500 shares through Alpha Structured Finance LP at a volume-weighted average price of $6.0667, with individual trades between $6.0589 and $6.0805. On the same day, an additional 6,006 shares were purchased indirectly via Ault Lending, LLC at $6.146 per share. These buys came after the stock surged 86% over the previous week. InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares may be overvalued at recent levels.

Elanco Animal Health Inc.: Director Steps In With Sizeable Buy

At Elanco Animal Health Inc., director Lawrence Erik Kurzius purchased 40,000 shares of common stock on August 20, 2026. The total value of the transaction was approximately $935,920, with purchase prices ranging from $23.385 to $23.40 per share and a weighted average of $23.398.

The stock is currently trading at $23.98 and has risen 35% over the past year. Despite this advance, InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares may be overvalued when compared with its Fair Value estimate.

Summary of Select Insider Buys