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STRA - Strategic Education, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Thawley Michael (Dir)

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Trade Summary

Yesterday, Thawley Michael, serving as Dir at Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA), purchased 665 shares at $72.71 per share, for a total transaction value of $48,352.00. Following this transaction, Thawley Michael now holds 12,154 shares of STRA.

This purchase represents a 6.00% increase in Thawley Michael's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Friday, April 24, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 24, 2026, meaning the disclosure happened on the same day as the trade.

Strategic Education, Inc. operates in the CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector, specifically within the EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Thawley Michael

Thawley Michael

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Michael J. Thawley is a distinguished Australian diplomat and business leader serving as a director on the Board of Directors of Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) since September 2022, where he also sits on the Audit Committee.[[2]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005102/en/Strategic-Education-Inc.-Announces-Appointment-of-Former-Australian-Ambassador-to-the-United-States-Michael-Thawley-to-Board-of-Directors)[[4]](https://s203.q4cdn.com/245423802/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/Strategic-Education-Inc-2026-Proxy-Statetment.pdf)[[5]](https://sei.strategiceducation.com/about/company-info/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e32efc93-a75e-4b1e-a008-62948afa7fc7) He recently purchased 665 shares of STRA common stock, demonstrating confidence in the company.[[1]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/strategic-education-director-michael-thawley-buys-48352-stock-93CH-4637250)[[3]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/221910/michael-thawley) Thawley entered the Australian foreign service in 1972, serving in various embassies worldwide, and held key roles such as head of the international division in the Prime Minister’s department (1993-1996) and international adviser to Prime Minister Howard (1996-1999).[[2]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005102/en/Strategic-Education-Inc.-Announces-Appointment-of-Former-Australian-Ambassador-to-the-United-States-Michael-Thawley-to-Board-of-Directors) From 2000 to 2005, he was Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, instrumental in securing the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement.[[2]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005102/en/Strategic-Education-Inc.-Announces-Appointment-of-Former-Australian-Ambassador-to-the-United-States-Michael-Thawley-to-Board-of-Directors)[[5]](https://sei.strategiceducation.com/about/company-info/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e32efc93-a75e-4b1e-a008-62948afa7fc7) Subsequently, he joined Capital Group Companies, one of the world’s largest fund managers with over $2 trillion in assets, as Senior Vice President and International Adviser, and later as Vice Chairman of Capital Group International.[[2]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005102/en/Strategic-Education-Inc.-Announces-Appointment-of-Former-Australian-Ambassador-to-the-United-States-Michael-Thawley-to-Board-of-Directors)[[4]](https://s203.q4cdn.com/245423802/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/Strategic-Education-Inc-2026-Proxy-Statetment.pdf)[[5]](https://sei.strategiceducation.com/about/company-info/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e32efc93-a75e-4b1e-a008-62948afa7fc7) Born in London, he was educated at Australian National University and Surrey University.[[2]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220912005102/en/Strategic-Education-Inc.-Announces-Appointment-of-Former-Australian-Ambassador-to-the-United-States-Michael-Thawley-to-Board-of-Directors) In recent years, he was elected to the Board of Torrens University in December 2023 and appointed Chancellor in February 2025, while remaining vice chairman of Capital International Fund.[[4]](https://s203.q4cdn.com/245423802/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/Strategic-Education-Inc-2026-Proxy-Statetment.pdf)

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Trade Price

$72.71

Quantity

665

Total Value

$48,352.00

Shares Owned

12,154

Trade Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

CONSUMER DEFENSIVEEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

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