CALAMOS JOHN P SR 4

What Happened

• John P. Calamos Sr., Global CIO, reported a purchase of 741.292 shares of Calamos Aksia Private Equity & Alternatives Fund on 2025-10-02. The shares were acquired at $10.78 each for a total reported cost of $7,991. This was a purchase (insider buy), which some investors view as a mildly bullish signal, though the dollar amount is small.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2025-10-02 — 741.292 shares at $10.78 per share (total $7,991).
• Transaction type: Purchase (code P) — open market or private purchase as reported.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Filing date and timeliness: Form 4 was filed on 2026-03-16, covering the 2025-10-02 transaction — this is a late filing. Late Form 4s are typically considered reporting violations and are noted by investors and regulators.
• Remark in filing: The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Context

• The trade size is modest (about $8k), so while it is a direct insider purchase, its scale limits what can be inferred about insider conviction. Purchases generally draw more attention than routine sales, but small-dollar buys can be routine or administrative.