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Rudolph Jacob T., the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Trex Co Inc (NYSE:TREX), a $7.7 billion market cap company, recently acquired shares of the company’s common stock. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with strong profitability metrics including a 42.5% gross margin. According to the latest SEC filing, Rudolph purchased 49 shares on January 27, 2025, at a price of $57.58 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $2,821. This acquisition was made through the Trex Company, Inc. Amended and Restated 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as noted in the filing. Following this transaction, Rudolph’s direct ownership in Trex Co Inc stands at 24,510 shares. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis, including 10+ additional ProTips, check out the full company report on InvestingPro.
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In other recent news, Trex Company has appointed Dr. Anand Kangala as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. This appointment aligns with Trex’s focus on enhancing manufacturing and business processes through digital solutions. Additionally, Trex has entered into a distribution partnership with Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) to distribute its composite decking and deck railing products across the United States. Despite a 23% decrease in Q3 net sales to $234 million, Trex’s year-to-date net sales have seen a rise of 9% to $984 million. The company remains committed to shareholder returns, having repurchased 1.6 million shares. These are the most recent developments for Trex Company.
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