{
  "id": 5221918,
  "title": "Aura Minerals director Bruno Sousa Mauad sells $10.35 million in shares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aura-minerals-director-bruno-sousa-mauad-sells-10-35-million-in-shares",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/aura-minerals-director-bruno-sousa-mauad-sells-1035-million-in-shares-93CH-4886922"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) director Bruno Sousa Mauad orchestrated a notable transaction in August 2026, involving the sale of $10.35 million worth of common shares. The majority of the disposition was through Kapitalo Investimentos, an indirect holder of Mauad's beneficial shares. The most substantial sale consisted of 127,500 shares at $81.20 each, generating $10,353,000 in proceeds. The stock's current valuation stands at $84.60, representing a substantial 184% return over the past year, despite a 5% dip in the preceding week. In addition to the primary sale, Mauad acquired 10 shares at $79.89 apiece, totaling $798. Other transactions included converting Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) into common shares, resulting in 7,225 shares acquired worth $585,629 through weighted average prices ranging from $79.89 to $82.00. These BDRs themselves were sold in multiple transactions at prices between $26.50 and $27.16, with a weighted average of $26.7386, equivalent to three BDRs representing one Aura Minerals Inc. common share. Other derivative transactions, such as cash-settled total return swaps and call and put options, were also documented during August 2026. However, some of these options were voluntarily terminated unexercised on the same day. Furthermore, Aura Minerals reported challenging Q2 2026 earnings, falling short of expectations with adjusted earnings per share at $1.16, compared to the anticipated $1.29. Revenue also lagged behind at $335.97 million, lower than the forecasted $337.76 million. The company acknowledged this shortfall due to a strategic decision to reduce production at the Mensagem mine, focusing instead on underground development and infrastructure enhancements. Despite this, Aura Minerals maintained its full-year production guidance of 340,000 to 390,000 ounces, and reported adjusted EBITDA of $197 million, with LTM EBITDA surpassing $800 million. The company also announced a dividend of $0.72 per share and a $200 million buyback program, underscoring its commitment to long-term growth and shareholder value.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Bruno Sousa Mauad sold $10.35 million in Aura Minerals shares",
    "Sale comprised 127,500 shares at $81.20 each",
    "Aura Minerals reported Q2 2026 earnings below expectations"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}