Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) reported that Steel Partners has picked up 8,560,592 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Steel Partners to a total of 8,560,592 representing a 69.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) is a holding company. The Company is a manufacturer of engineered industrial products. Through its operating subsidiaries, HNH focuses on products and technology, and serves customers across a range of end markets. Its segments include Joining Materials, which fabricates precious metals and their alloys into brazing alloys; Tubing, which manufactures a range of steel tubing products; Building Materials, which manufactures and supplies products to the commercial construction and building industries; Performance Materials, which manufactures sheet and mechanically formed glass and aramid materials for specialty applications, and Kasco Blades and Route Repair Services (Kasco), which provides meat-room blade products, repair services and resale products for the meat and deli departments of supermarkets, restaurants, meat and fish processing plants, and for distributors of electrical saws and cutting equipment, principally in North America and Europe.

A glance at Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 336.56 Million based on 12.24 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $27.25 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-12-29, Frankfurt picked up at 2,500 a purchase price of $20.63. This brings their total holding to 20,221 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Howard unload 6,184 shares at a sale price of $22.23. This brings their total holding to 191,305.

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 Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Avis Budget Group is Buying Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) reported that Avis Budget Group, Inc. has picked up 1,000,000 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. to a total of 1,000,000 representing a 0.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, I.D. Systems, Inc. (I.D. Systems) develops, markets and sells wireless machine-to-machine solutions for managing and securing enterprise assets, which include industrial vehicles, such as forklifts and airport ground support equipment, rental vehicles, and transportation assets, such as dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, railcars and containers. Its systems utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), satellite or cellular communications, and sensor technology and software to control, track, monitor and analyze assets. It provides data reporting and analysis software tool platform, I.D. Systems Analytics PowerFleet IQ (for fleets of forklifts and other industrial trucks) and VeriWise IQ (for fleets of containers, trailers and other transportation assets). Its solutions include industrial and rental fleet asset management, industrial fleet asset management, transportation asset management and rental fleet asset management solutions.

A glance at Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 84.03 Million based on 13.77 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.14 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-09, Emancipation picked up at 10,000 a purchase price of $5.80. This brings their total holding to 1,812,293 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mavrommatis unload 40,000 shares at a sale price of $6.73. This brings their total holding to 155,573.

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Granite Falls Energy Picked Up Heron Lake BioEnergy (OTCMKTS:HLBYL) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Heron Lake BioEnergy LLC. (OTCMKTS:HLBYL) reported that Granite Falls Energy, Llc. has picked up 39,420,949 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Granite Falls Energy, Llc. to a total of 39,420,949 representing a 50.58% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Heron Lake BioEnergy, LLC operates a dry mill fuel-grade ethanol plant in Heron Lake, Minnesota. The Company’s primary business is the production and sale of ethanol and co-products, including dried distillers grains and non-edible corn oil. The Company operates through two segments: Ethanol Production and Natural Gas Pipeline. The Ethanol Production segment includes the Company’s operations at its ethanol plant, including the production and sale of ethanol and its co-products. Its subsidiary, HLBE Pipeline Company, LLC, owns interest in Agrinatural Gas, LLC (Agrinatural). The Natural Gas Pipeline segment includes the Agrinatural’s natural gas pipeline. The principal products from the Company’s ethanol production are fuel-grade ethanol, distillers’ grains, non-edible corn oil, and miscellaneous sales of distillers’ syrup, a by-product of the ethanol production process. As of October 31, 2016, the Company’s ethanol plant had a capacity of 50 million gallons per annum.

A glance at Heron Lake BioEnergy LLC. (OTCMKTS:HLBYL)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 74.04 Million based on 62.93 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.950 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2013-07-31, Project picked up at 15,000,000 a purchase price of $0.30. This brings their total holding to 15,000,000 as of the date of the filing.

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 Heron Lake BioEnergy LLC. (OTCMKTS:HLBYL) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) reported that City Of London Investment Group Plc. has picked up 2,130,354  of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by City Of London Investment Group Plc. to a total of 2,130,354 representing a 33.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, JPMorgan China Region Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies with substantial assets in, or revenues derived from, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau (collectively the China Region). The Fund invests in various industries, including aerospace and defense, airlines, automobiles, banks, beverages, capital markets, chemicals, commercial services and supplies, construction and engineering, diversified consumer services, diversified telecommunication services, health care providers and services, hotels, restaurants and leisure, independent power and renewable electricity producers, insurance, Internet software and services, leisure products, machinery, media, food and staples retailing, gas utilities and pharmaceuticals. The Fund’s investment advisor is JF International Management Inc., an indirect subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A glance at Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 113.61 Million based on 6.45 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $17.66 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-09-12, Hass picked up at 1,000 a purchase price of $17.75. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hass unload 1,000 shares at a sale price of $17.55. This brings their total holding to 0.

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 Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Fortress Investment Group Llc. (NYSE:FIG) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fortress Investment Group Llc. (NYSE:FIG) reported that Jpmorgan Chase & Co. has picked up 11,303,620 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jpmorgan Chase & Co. to a total of 11,303,620 representing a 5.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress) is an investment management firm with approximately $70.5 billion in assets under management (AUM). The Company operates through segments, including private equity funds, permanent capital vehicles, credit hedge funds, credit PE funds, liquid hedge funds and Logan Circle. Its business is to sponsor the formation of, and provide investment management services for, various investment funds, permanent capital vehicles and related managed accounts (collectively, the Fortress Funds). Fortress makes investments in these funds. Fortress’s primary sources of income from the Fortress Funds are management fees, incentive income and investment income on its investments in the funds. The Company’s private equity business manages approximately $15.8 billion of AUM; credit funds business manages over $18.1 billion of AUM; liquid hedge funds business manages over $5.4 billion of AUM, and Logan Circle business manages approximately $31.2 billion of AUM.

A glance at Fortress Investment Group Llc. (NYSE:FIG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.09 billion based on 218.01 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $7.99 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-08-28, Edens picked up at 102,485   a purchase price of $5.98. This brings their total holding to 200,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bass unload 35,000 shares at a sale price of $7.76. This brings their total holding to 38,000.

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 Fortress Investment Group Llc. (NYSE:FIG) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Jpmorgan Chase & Co. is Buying Pbf Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Pbf Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) reported that Jpmorgan Chase & Co. has picked up 10,932,054 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jpmorgan Chase & Co. to a total of 10,932,054 representing a 10.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, PBF Energy Inc. (PBF Energy) is a holding company. The Company is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States. The Company operates through two segments: Refining and Logistics. The Refining segment produces a range of products at each of its refineries, including gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD), heating oil, jet fuel, lubricants, petrochemicals and asphalt. The Logistics segment includes PBF Logistics LP (PBFX), which engages in the receiving, handling and transferring of crude oil and the receipt, storage and delivery of crude oil, refined products and intermediates. It sells its products throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Gulf Coast of the United States, as well as in other regions of the United States and Canada, and ships products to other international destinations.

A glance at Pbf Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.36 billion based on 109.28 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.07 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-09-09, Nimbley picked up 50,000 at a purchase price of $21.84. This brings their total holding to 160,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw First unload 2,114,359 shares at a sale price of $29.75. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Jpmorgan Chase & Co. Picked Up Rexnord Corp (NYSE:RXN) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rexnord Corp (NYSE:RXN) reported that Jpmorgan Chase & Co. has picked up 131,326 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jpmorgan Chase & Co. to a total of 131,326 representing a 0.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Rexnord Corporation is a multi-platform industrial company. The Company operates through two segments: Process & Motion Control platform, and Water Management platform. The Process & Motion Control platform designs, manufactures, markets and services a range of engineered mechanical components used within systems. The Process & Motion Control portfolio includes motion control products, shaft management products, aerospace components and related value-added services. Its Process & Motion Control brands include Rexnord, Rex, Euroflex, Falk, FlatTop, Link-Belt, Thomas and Tollok. The Water Management platform designs, procures and markets products that provide and enhance water quality, safety, flow control and conservation. The Water Management product portfolio includes professional grade water control and safety, water distribution and drainage, finish plumbing and site works products. Its products are marketed and sold under various brand names, including Zurn, Wilkins and VAG.

A glance at Rexnord Corp (NYSE:RXN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.37 billion based on 103.42 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $23.02 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-08-11, Longren picked up 2,000 at a purchase price of $21.39. This brings their total holding to 8,467 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Adams unload 32,925 shares at a sale price of $22.35. This brings their total holding to 91,275.

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Guess Who Picked Up Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) reported that Heartland Advisors Inc. has picked up 653,976 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Heartland Advisors Inc. to a total of 653,976 representing a 0.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Destination Maternity Corporation, formerly Mothers Work, Inc. is a designer and retailer of maternity apparel in the United States. The Company operates a chain of maternity apparel specialty stores. The Company operates through the design, manufacture, and sale of maternity apparel and related accessories segment. It operates approximately 1,815 retail locations, including over 540 stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,280 leased departments located within department stores and baby specialty stores throughout the United States, in Puerto Rico and, in England. The Company sells merchandise on the Internet, primarily through its Motherhood.com, APeaInThePod.com and DestinationMaternity.com Websites. The Company also sells its merchandise through its Canadian Website, MotherhoodCanada.ca, through Amazon.com in the United States, and through Websites of certain of its retail partners.

A glance at Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 68.95 Million based on 14.01 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $4.95 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-12-12, Erdos picked up 15,000 at a purchase price of $15.15. This brings their total holding to 39,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Tirnauer unload 11,243 shares at a sale price of $30.48. This brings their total holding to 31,340.

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 Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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