Sachem Head Files to Sell 1.5M PFG Shares (~$151M)
PFGC sits 21% above its 52-week low of $80.82 on elevated volume (3.0× avg).
Summary
Sachem Head Capital Management, tied to former director Scott Ferguson, intends to sell 1.5 million PFG shares worth about $151 million—a sizable block sale by a financial investor.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · PFGC
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1.5M-Share Block Sale Noticed
Sachem Head Capital Management LP filed a Form 144 to sell 1,500,000 PFG shares with an approximate market value of $151,260,000, brokered through Jones Trading Institutional Services.
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Former-Director-Affiliated Seller
The seller is the investment manager for funds associated with Scott Ferguson, a former PFG director; the filing lists the relationship as 'Affiliate of Former Director.'
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Shares Sourced From Buys and Swaps
The block comprises 1,152,534 shares acquired via open-market purchase on 11/06/2024 and 347,466 shares from physical settlement of total return swaps on 09/16/2025.
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No Recent Sales by This Filer
The filing reports no securities sold in the past three months, making this a first-time liquidation notice for this holder.
Analysis · PFGC · Trade & Services
A large block sale by a single filer is a meaningful overhang on the stock: Sachem Head Capital Management, the fund of former director Scott Ferguson, has filed notice to sell 1.5 million PFG shares worth roughly $151 million. Because the shares were accumulated through open-market buys and total-return swap settlements, this is a financial investor monetizing a position rather than an operating executive signaling a view on the business. The move follows a period of board turnover at PFG, including Ferguson's own departure from the board in August 2026.
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At the time of this filing, PFGC was trading at $97.50 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $15.2B. The 52-week trading range was $80.82 to $117.48. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.