Top Jack Henry officials acquire company stock

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.'s top four officers last week acquired thousands of shares of the Monett technology firm (Nasdaq: JKHY), led by a $3.5 million investment by its CEO.

In all, the company's top brass bought 85,018 shares on Sept. 10, according to filings with the U.S. Securties and Exchange Commission.

Jack Henry Chairman and CEO Jack Prim acquired 60,067 shares at $57.87 apiece, an investment valued at roughly $3.5 million.

David Foss, the company's president, bought 5,626 shares, a value of about $325,577. Foss also sold 930 shares at $57.87 apiece, or $53,819.

Jack Henry Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Kevin William purchased 13,379 shares. He spent $774,243, according to the SEC filings.

The company's vice president and chief technology officer, Mark Forbis, acquired 5,946 shares, a value of $344,095. He also sold 922 shares at $57.87 apiece, or $53,356.

JKHY shares were trading at $57.72 as of 10 a.m., compared to a 52-week range of $49.08 to $60.84.[[In-content Ad]]