David M Knott - Net Worth and Insider Trading

David M Knott Net Worth

The estimated net worth of David M Knott is at least $149 Million dollars as of 2025-04-29. David M Knott is the Director of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc and owns about 1,265,918 shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) stock worth over $138 Million. David M Knott is the 10% Owner of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc and owns about 404,958 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) stock worth over $5 Million. David M Knott is also the 10% Owner of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc and owns about 464,796 shares of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) stock worth over $5 Million. Details can be seen in David M Knott's Latest Holdings Summary section.

Disclaimer: The insider information is derived from SEC filings. The estimated net worth is based on the final shares held after open market or private purchases and sales of common stock with a transaction code of "P" or "S" on Form 4, assuming that David M Knott has not made any transactions after 2015-08-17 and currently still holds the listed stock(s). Please note that this estimate may not reflect the actual net worth.

Transaction Summary of David M Knott

David M Knott Insider Ownership Reports

Based on ownership reports from SEC filings, as the reporting owner, David M Knott owns 9 companies in total, including Rand Logistics Inc (RLOGQ) , Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) , and Essex Rental Corp. (ESSX) among others .

Click here to see the complete history of David M Knott’s form 4 insider trades.

Insider Ownership Summary of David M Knott

Ticker	Company	Transaction Date	Type of Owner
RLOGQ	Rand Logistics Inc	2016-04-12	10 percent owner
LGND	Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc	2015-08-17	director
ESSX	Essex Rental Corp.	2012-05-18	10 percent owner
		2008-07-16	10 percent owner
		2009-01-12	10 percent owner
		2007-10-31	10 percent owner
		2006-08-16	10 percent owner
		2007-02-05	10 percent owner
		2006-12-11	10 percent owner

David M Knott Latest Holdings Summary

David M Knott currently owns a total of 3 stocks. Among these stocks, David M Knott owns 1,265,918 shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) as of August 17, 2015, with a value of $138 Million and a weighting of 92.72%. David M Knott owns 404,958 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) as of January 24, 2006, with a value of $5 Million and a weighting of 3.68%. David M Knott also owns 464,796 shares of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) as of March 13, 2006, with a value of $5 Million and a weighting of 3.6%.

Latest Holdings of David M Knott

Ticker	Company	Latest Transaction Date	Shares Owned	Current Price ($)	Current Value ($)
LGND	Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc	2015-08-17	1,265,918	108.88	137,833,152
ARWR	Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc	2006-01-24	404,958	13.52	5,475,032
JNP	Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc	2006-03-13	464,796	11.50	5,345,154

Holding Weightings of David M Knott

David M Knott Form 4 Trading Tracker

According to the SEC Form 4 filings, David M Knott has made a total of 0 transactions in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) over the past 5 years. The most-recent trade in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc is the sale of 4,000 shares on August 17, 2015, which brought David M Knott around $383,920.

According to the SEC Form 4 filings, David M Knott has made a total of 0 transactions in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) over the past 5 years. The most-recent trade in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc is the sale of 0 shares on January 24, 2006, which brought David M Knott around $0.

According to the SEC Form 4 filings, David M Knott has made a total of 0 transactions in Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) over the past 5 years. The most-recent trade in Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc is the sale of 0 shares on March 13, 2006, which brought David M Knott around $0.

Insider Trading History of David M Knott

No transactions are available. GuruFocus only tracks and displays the purchase and sale of non-derivative security in open market or private transactions from SEC filings with the transaction code of P or S.

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Only the transactions in Open Market or Private Sale at the market prices are included. Other transactions such as conversion of derivative security or exercise of options are not included. Insiders are limited to only officers and/or directors of the company.

David M Knott Trading Performance

GuruFocus tracks the stock performance after each of David M Knott's buying transactions within different timeframes. To be detailed, the average return of stocks after 3 months bought by David M Knott is -2.14%. GuruFocus also compares David M Knott's trading performance to market benchmark return within the same time period. The performance of stocks bought by David M Knott within 3 months outperforms 4 times out of 20 transactions in total compared to the return of S&P 500 within the same period.

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Performance of David M Knott

Average Return

Average return per transaction

Outperforming Transactions

14 out of 20 outperforming transactions.

Each transaction is measured over a period and compared to .

	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	1 Year	2 Years	3 Years
Return(%)	7.92
Relative Return to S&P 500(%)	7.43

David M Knott Ownership Network

Ownership Network List of David M Knott

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Ownership Network Relation of David M Knott

David M Knott Owned Company Details

What does Rand Logistics Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Rand Logistics Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Rand Logistics Inc. Other key executives at Rand Logistics Inc include 10 percent owner Brent D Baird , other: Former 10% Holder Gmt Capital Corp , and 10 percent owner Ramius Llc .

Rand Logistics Inc (RLOGQ) Insider Trades Summary

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of Rand Logistics Inc (RLOGQ) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of Rand Logistics Inc (RLOGQ) were sold and 0 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 0 shares.

Rand Logistics Inc (RLOGQ)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Rand Logistics Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc?

David M Knott is the director of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. Other key executives at Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc include Chief Financial Officer Octavio Espinoza , CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & Andrew Reardon , and VP & Finance and CFO Matthew E Korenberg .

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) Insider Trades Summary

Over the past 18 months, David M Knott made no insider transaction in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND). Other recent insider transactions involving Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) include a net sale of 21,812 shares made by Octavio Espinoza , a net sale of 70,748 shares made by Matthew E Korenberg , and a net sale of 13,500 shares made by Andrew Reardon .

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 5,000 shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 5,000 shares. During the past 18 months, 111,293 shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) were sold and 2,500 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 108,793 shares.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Essex Rental Corp. do?

Who are the key executives at Essex Rental Corp.?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Essex Rental Corp.. Other key executives at Essex Rental Corp. include director & Chief Executive Officer Nicholas J. Matthews , 10 percent owner & other: See Explanation of Responses Peter A Cohen , and 10 percent owner & other: See Explanation of Responses Thomas W Strauss .

Essex Rental Corp. (ESSX) Insider Trades Summary

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of Essex Rental Corp. (ESSX) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of Essex Rental Corp. (ESSX) were sold and 0 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 0 shares.

Essex Rental Corp. (ESSX)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Essex Rental Corp. Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does FutureFuel Corp do?

Who are the key executives at FutureFuel Corp?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of FutureFuel Corp. Other key executives at FutureFuel Corp include Chief Commercial Officer Charles W. Lyon , Chief Operating Officer Mckinlay Thomas , and PFO and Accounting Officer Rose Sparks .

FutureFuel Corp (FF) Insider Trades Summary

Over the past 18 months, David M Knott made no insider transaction in FutureFuel Corp (FF). Other recent insider transactions involving FutureFuel Corp (FF) include a net purchase of 22,025 shares made by Donald C. Bedell , a net purchase of 100,000 shares made by Ronald J Kruszewski , and a net purchase of 20,000 shares made by Mckinlay Thomas .

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of FutureFuel Corp (FF) in total and bought 25,000 shares, with a net purchase of 25,000 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of FutureFuel Corp (FF) were sold and 194,425 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net purchase of 194,425 shares.

FutureFuel Corp (FF)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

FutureFuel Corp Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Vaxart Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Vaxart Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Vaxart Inc. Other key executives at Vaxart Inc include Chief Financial Officer Phillip E Lee , Interim CFO Fuad Ahmad , and SVP & General Counsel Edward B Berg .

Vaxart Inc (VXRT) Insider Trades Summary

Over the past 18 months, David M Knott made no insider transaction in Vaxart Inc (VXRT). Other recent insider transactions involving Vaxart Inc (VXRT) include a net purchase of 20,000 shares made by W. Mark Watson ,

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of Vaxart Inc (VXRT) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of Vaxart Inc (VXRT) were sold and 20,000 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net purchase of 20,000 shares.

Vaxart Inc (VXRT)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Vaxart Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Dyadic International Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Dyadic International Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Dyadic International Inc. Other key executives at Dyadic International Inc include VP of Research and Bus. Dvlpmt Ronen Tchelet , director & 10 percent owner & President & CEO & Chairman Mark A Emalfarb , and Chief Business Officer Joseph P Hazelton .

Dyadic International Inc (DYAI) Insider Trades Summary

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of Dyadic International Inc (DYAI) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of Dyadic International Inc (DYAI) were sold and 0 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 0 shares.

Dyadic International Inc (DYAI)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Dyadic International Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. Other key executives at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc include director & President and CEO Christopher Richard Anzalone , CFO Kenneth Allen Myszkowski , and General Counsel Patrick O'brien .

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) Insider Trades Summary

Over the past 18 months, David M Knott made no insider transaction in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR). Other recent insider transactions involving Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) include a net sale of 622,793 shares made by Christopher Richard Anzalone , a net sale of 85,112 shares made by James C Hamilton , and a net sale of 101,271 shares made by Kenneth Allen Myszkowski .

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 492,547 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 492,547 shares. During the past 18 months, 959,377 shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR) were sold and 3,000 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 956,377 shares.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc do?

Who are the key executives at Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc. Other key executives at Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc include Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey E Young , director & President and CEO Alicia Secor , and Chief Medical Officer Bridget A Martell .

Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) Insider Trades Summary

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP) were sold and 0 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 0 shares.

Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc (JNP)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

What does PC Group Inc do?

Who are the key executives at PC Group Inc?

David M Knott is the 10 percent owner of PC Group Inc. Other key executives at PC Group Inc include director & 10 percent owner Warren B Kanders , Vice President and CFO Kathleen P. Bloch , and CFO and VP Sara A. Cherry .

PC Group Inc (PCGR) Insider Trades Summary

In summary, during the past 3 months, insiders sold 0 shares of PC Group Inc (PCGR) in total and bought 0 shares, with a net sale of 0 shares. During the past 18 months, 0 shares of PC Group Inc (PCGR) were sold and 0 shares were bought by its insiders, resulting in a net sale of 0 shares.

PC Group Inc (PCGR)'s detailed insider trading history can be found in Insider Trading Tracker table.

PC Group Inc Insider Transactions

No Available Data

David M Knott Mailing Address

Above is the net worth, insider trading, and ownership report for David M Knott. Based on the public information released on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website, David M Knott's mailing address is: Syosset Ny 11791-3419.

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