The chief executive officer of GameStop bought $22.7M in shares on Oct 13 to further consolidate his position in the video game retailer. This latest transaction brings Ryan Cohen’s total ownership stake in the company to 9.1% according to a recent SEC-13D filing.
The purchase brings Cohen’s total investment for the year to nearly $120M, adding to several September buys including 1.15M shares at $22.94. Speculative activity has also intensified, with the 7 day net premium for options hitting a 52 week high while the share price approached $30.
