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Avantor, Inc. (NYSE:AVTR) CEO Ligner Emmanuel reported purchasing 87,500 shares of Avantor’s common stock on November 17, 2025, at a price of $11.35, in one transaction. The transaction totaled $993,125.
Following the transaction, Ligner Emmanuel directly owns 283,424 shares of Avantor, Inc.
In other recent news, Avantor reported quarterly results that missed revenue expectations, although the company managed to maintain earnings per share in line with forecasts through effective expense management. Following these results, Raymond James downgraded Avantor’s stock from Outperform to Market Perform, citing a challenging quarter. Similarly, JPMorgan downgraded Avantor from Overweight to Neutral and reduced its price target from $14.00 to $12.00, following a reported organic revenue decline of 4.7%, which fell below expectations.
In contrast, BofA Securities lowered its price target on Avantor to $14.00 from $16.50 but maintained a Buy rating, expressing confidence in the company’s long-term prospects despite pricing challenges. Additionally, Avantor recently appointed Mary Blenn as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a new position aimed at enhancing manufacturing and supply chain operations. The company also launched new bioprocessing solutions for sterile sampling, including a suite of pre-engineered assemblies designed to improve bioprocessing operations. These developments reflect Avantor’s efforts to align its operations with growth strategies and address ongoing market challenges.
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