10% Owner Mark Strome Increases Stake in Zivo Bioscience with $195K Stock Purchase
ZIVO sits 44% above its 52-week low of $6.953.
Summary
Mark E. Strome, a 10% owner of Zivo Bioscience, acquired an additional $195,400 worth of common stock, further increasing his stake in the company.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · ZIVO
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Significant Insider Purchase
Mark E. Strome, a 10% owner, purchased 22,000 shares of common stock for $195,400 on February 12, 2026, at an average price of $9.77 per share.
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Continued Insider Accumulation
This purchase adds to a pattern of recent insider buying, following approximately $200,000 in purchases by the CEO and a Director on January 28, 2026.
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Increased Stake
Following this transaction, the reporting persons now indirectly hold 472,942 shares of Zivo Bioscience.
Analysis · ZIVO · Life Sciences
This significant open market purchase by a 10% owner signals continued confidence in Zivo Bioscience. The transaction, valued at $195,400, represents a notable investment relative to the company's market capitalization. This follows recent insider accumulation by the CEO and a Director in late January, reinforcing a positive trend of insider buying. Such sustained insider interest can be a bullish indicator for investors, suggesting that key stakeholders believe the stock is undervalued or that positive developments are anticipated.
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At the time of this filing, ZIVO was trading at $10.00 on OTC in the Life Sciences sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $38.9M. The 52-week trading range was $6.95 to $22.15. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.