Workman Richard E. is Buying Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) reported that Workman Richard E. has picked up 954,277 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Workman Richard E. to a total of 954,277 representing a 6.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial holding company. The Company’s banking subsidiary is Midland States Bank (the Bank). The Company’s principal business activity has been lending to and accepting deposits from individuals, businesses, municipalities and other entities. The Company’s segments include Banking, which provides a range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, including loan products; commercial equipment leasing; mortgage loan sales and servicing; letters of credit; various types of deposit products, including checking, savings and time deposit accounts; merchant services, and corporate treasury management services; Commercial Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Origination and Servicing, which provides for the origination and servicing of government sponsored mortgages for multifamily and healthcare facilities, and Other, which includes the operating results of the Company and its wealth management business unit.

A glance at Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 545.68 million based on 14.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $34.41 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-12-13, Davis picked up 2,900 at a purchase price of $33.44. This brings their total holding to 2,900 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schultz unload 1,000 shares at a sale price of $33.61. This brings their total holding to 89,903.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) reported that Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.p. has picked up 3,173,529 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.p. to a total of 3,173,529 representing a 6.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, TCP Capital Corp. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company’s investment objective is to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. The Company invests in debt securities of middle-market companies. The Company holds interests in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP. The Company receives contractual interest payments on debt investments and originations, and equity appreciation through options, warrants, conversion rights or direct equity investments. The Company has various types of investment assets, such as equity, senior secured debt, and mezzanine/junior. Its portfolio includes its investments in various industries, such as software publishing; computer systems design and related services; business support services; insurance carriers; radio and television broadcasting; air transportation, and hospitals. Its investment advisor is Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC.

A glance at Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 897.47 million based on 53.04 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.92 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-05-27, Davis picked up 500 at a purchase price of $14.48. This brings their total holding to 9,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Flynn unload 2,000 shares at a sale price of $16.74. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Sawyer Philip M. Picked Up Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY) reported that Sawyer Philip M. has picked up 788,444 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Sawyer Philip M. to a total of 788,444 representing a 4.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Invuity is a medical technology company focused on pioneering the use of advanced photonics to provide surgeons with improved direct visualization of surgical cavities during open minimally invasive and minimal access procedures. The patented Intelligent Photonics technology enables superior illumination and visualization and is designed to overcome the significant limitations of traditional surgical lighting options in the operating room. Our patented Intelligent Photonics is integrated into our single-use and reusable advanced surgical devices to address some of the critical intracavity illumination and visualization challenges facing surgeons today. These devices utilize our proprietary optical waveguide technology to direct and shape thermally cool, brilliant light into broad, uniform and volumetric illumination of the surgical target.

A glance at Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 116.82 million based on 16.93 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.95 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-11-08, Mackaness picked up 1,700 at a purchase price of $5.75. This brings their total holding to 3,700 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Flynn unload 45,568 shares at a sale price of $6.01. This brings their total holding to 1,690,498.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Otonomy Inc. (NASDAQ:OTIC) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Otonomy Inc. (NASDAQ:OTIC) reported that Federated Investors Inc /pa/. has picked up 2,937,800 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Federated Investors Inc /pa/. to a total of 2,937,800 representing a 9.74% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Otonomy, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for diseases and disorders of the ear. The Company has developed a technology referred to as sustained-exposure that is designed to deliver drug that is retained in the ear for an extended period of time following a local administration. Its product candidates include OTIPRIO, OTO-104 and OTO-311. The Company’s product candidate, OTIPRIO, is used for the treatment of pediatric patients with bilateral otitis media with effusion undergoing tympanostomy tube placement (TTP) surgery. Its product candidate, OTO-104, is a sustained-exposure formulation of the steroid dexamethasone in development for the treatment of Meniere’s disease and other inner ear conditions. The Company’s product candidate, OTO-311, is a sustained-exposure formulation of the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist gacyclidine in development for the treatment of tinnitus.

A glance at Otonomy Inc. (NASDAQ:OTIC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 460.46 million based on 30.19 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $15.20 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2015-05-22, Capps picked up 1,600 at a purchase price of $24.35. This brings their total holding to 1,600 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Butt unload 1,456 shares at a sale price of $18.07. This brings their total holding to 9,458.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) reported that Vulcan Value Partners, Llc. has picked up 7,943,531 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Vulcan Value Partners, Llc. to a total of 7,943,531 representing a .98% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a holding company for the AXIS group of companies. The Company provides a range of specialty (re)insurance, through subsidiaries and branch networks- based in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Singapore. It operates in two segments: AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. Its insurance segment operates through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Singapore and offers specialty insurance products to various markets. Its insurance segment’s offerings include property, marine, terrorism, aviation, professional lines, liability and accident and health. Its reinsurance segment operates through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Switzerland, Singapore, Brazil, and Canada. The reinsurance segment provides non-life reinsurance to insurance companies. Its reinsurance segment’s offering include catastrophe; property; professional lines; credit and surety; motor; liability; engineering, and agriculture.

A glance at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 5.99 billion based on 88.44 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $67.45 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2013-09-05, Gressier picked up 176,000   at a purchase price of $42.47. This brings their total holding to 375,375 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Butt unload 34,026 shares at a sale price of $65.85. This brings their total holding to 956,956.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Capital World Investors is Buying Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB) reported that Capital World Investors has picked up 23,448,895 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Capital World Investors to a total of 23,448,895 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Chubb Limited (Chubb), formerly ACE Limited, is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of insurance and reinsurance products to insureds across the world. The Company’s segments include North America Commercial P&C Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance and Life Insurance. It provides traditional and specialty property and casualty (P&C) coverage for industrial, commercial and mid-market companies with claims and risk engineering capabilities to serve companies of various sizes. Its commercial P&C business is focused on various corporate customers that are served by retail brokers, middle market and small commercial companies served by retail independent agents and brokers, and specialty excess and surplus lines distributed through wholesale brokers. On the consumer insurance side, it offers a range of products for individual consumers and their families.

A glance at Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 62.64 billion based on 465.97 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $133.55 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-09-26, Sidwell picked up 830 at a purchase price of $124.90 . This brings their total holding to 7,386 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Greenberg unload 132,219 shares at a sale price of $132.97. This brings their total holding to 1,355,119.

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Federated Investors Inc. Picked Up Contrafect Corp. (NASDAQ:CFRX) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Contrafect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX) reported that Federated Investors Inc /pa/ has picked up 4,000,000 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Federated Investors Inc /pa/ to a total of 4,000,000 representing a 9.18% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Contrafect Corp (NASDAQ:CFRX) is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for drug resistant, life-threatening infectious diseases. Their lysin and monoclonal antibody products represent new approaches to treating infections.

A glance at Contrafect Corp. (NASDAQ:CFRX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 70.68 million based on 41.58 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.71 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-07-27, Keizer picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $2.48. This brings their total holding to 20,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Couto unload 2,872 shares at a sale price of $3.81. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Wabco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) Shares is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wabco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) reported that Edgepoint Investment Group Inc. has picked up 3,110,187 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Edgepoint Investment Group Inc. to a total of 3,110,187 representing a 5.6% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, WABCO Holdings Inc. is a supplier of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical and aerodynamic products for various manufacturers. The Company engineers, develops, manufactures and sells systems controlling braking, stability, suspension, transmission automation, as well transmission automation and air management systems for commercial vehicles. It sells its products to truck and bus original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors for replacement parts and services and commercial vehicle fleet operators for management solutions and service; trailer OEMs, and car manufacturers. For passenger cars, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the Company supplies products for niche applications. The Company’s products include anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic braking systems (EBS), electronic stability control (ESC), brake controls, automated manual transmission systems, air disc brakes and a range of conventional mechanical products.

A glance at Wabco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.31 billion based on 55.09 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $115.74 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2015-08-19, Keizer picked up 200 at a purchase price of $119.61. This brings their total holding to 805 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rens unload 390 shares at a sale price of $105.01. This brings their total holding to 8,665.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Wabco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WBC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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