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Wood River Capital, LLC sold $58.1M of ASPN

Wood River Capital, LLC sold 12,280,426 shares of ASPEN AEROGELS INC (ASPN) at $4.73 ($58.09M total) on 2026-09-23. Filed jointly with Koch, Inc. (10% owner).

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Wood River Capital, LLC, Koch, Inc.
Published Sep 25, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 25, 2026, 1:26 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$ASPN
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$ASPN
Relevance
8/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ASPNBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosure provides fresh data on insider sentiment for ASPN.

02

Market read

First‑report insider sell of over $58M may influence short‑term trading decisions.

03

What to watch

Wood River Capital may have pre‑arranged liquidity needs unrelated to company fundamentals.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑09‑23

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions for public companies.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ASPNBearishMedium confidence
Context

Wood River Capital sold 12,280,426 shares of Aspen Aerogels for $58.1M, leaving a zero stake.

Expected impact

Potential short-term downside pressure.

Evidence & confidence

The sale represents a significant ownership reduction and cash out of $58M.

Market effects

Sector

May affect the specialty chemicals sector if other investors follow suit.

Regional

Limited to US markets where ASPN trades.

Global

Minimal global impact beyond the company's niche.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a portfolio rebalancing rather than a negative signal.

Key entities

  • company
    Aspen Aerogels Inc.

    Specialty materials manufacturer.

  • insider
    Wood River Capital, LLC

    Investment manager and shareholder.

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