ACVA - Acv Auctions Inc.

Insider Purchase by Waterman Michael (Chief Sales Officer)

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Trade Summary

1 month ago, Waterman Michael, serving as Chief Sales Officer at Acv Auctions Inc. (ACVA), purchased 214,600 shares at $4.66 per share, for a total transaction value of $1,000,036.00. Following this transaction, Waterman Michael now holds 569,102 shares of ACVA.

This purchase represents a 61.00% increase in Waterman Michael's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Thursday, February 26, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, March 2, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

Acv Auctions Inc. operates in the CONSUMER CYCLICAL sector, specifically within the AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Waterman Michael

Chief Sales Officer

Michael Waterman is the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA), a position he has held since April 2019.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/ACVA/people/michael-waterman)[[3]](https://www.acvauctions.com/leadership/michael-waterman) Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at ACV from October 2016, and held senior sales leadership roles including Division Vice President at Dealertrack (2012-2016), Director of Strategic Dealer Sales at ADESA (2011-2013), and National Sales Director for Inventory Solutions at Dealertrack (2006-2011), after starting his career managing retail dealerships.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/ACVA/people/michael-waterman)[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/MICHAEL-WATERMAN-A37AFD/)[[3]](https://www.acvauctions.com/leadership/michael-waterman)[[4]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Michael-Waterman/1110389018) A 20-plus year veteran of the auto industry, Waterman specializes in market development, sales talent acquisition, and enhancing dealership wholesale processes.[[3]](https://www.acvauctions.com/leadership/michael-waterman)[[4]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Michael-Waterman/1110389018) He holds a B.S. in finance from Kent College.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/ACVA/people/michael-waterman)[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/MICHAEL-WATERMAN-A37AFD/) Waterman, aged 56, has been involved in recent insider trading at ACVA, including selling 34,339 shares on July 8, 2025, for $551,140 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, and purchasing 214,600 shares on February 26, 2026.[[5]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/acv-auctions-chief-sales-officer-waterman-sells-551140-in-stock-93CH-4128937)[[6]](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:fa838f16d7a9a:0-acv-auctions-officer-buys-over-200k-shares/) His 2024 compensation included a base salary of $395,000 and a bonus of $503,625 paid in RSUs, amid ACV's strong performance with $637M revenue (+32% YoY) and first positive Adjusted EBITDA of $28.1M.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/ACVA/people/michael-waterman)

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Trade Price

$4.66

Quantity

214,600

Total Value

$1,000,036.00

Shares Owned

569,102

Trade Date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

52 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, March 2, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

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