Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported that Iridian Asset Management has picked up 13,631,067 of common stock as of 2017-02-02.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Iridian Asset Management to a total of 13,631,067 representing a 5.7% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a holding company. The Company is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of coatings systems primarily serving the transportation industry. Its segments include Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings. The Company, through its Performance Coatings segment, provides liquid and powder coatings solutions to a fragmented and local customer base. The Company, through its Transportation Coatings segment, provides coating technologies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of light and commercial vehicles. It develops, manufactures and supplies liquid and powder coatings for a number of applications in the industrial end market. It develops, markets and supplies a portfolio of coatings systems and color matching technologies. It offers waterborne and solventborne products and systems used by the global automotive repair industry to refinish damaged vehicles. Its brands include Voltatex, Alesta, Nap-Gard, Abcite and Imron.
A glance at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 7.16 billion based on 240.46 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $29.36 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bryant unload 48,882 shares at a sale price of $28.00. This brings their total holding to 218,256.
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 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Iridian Asset Management is Buying Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN) reported that Iridian Asset Management has picked up 9,415,654 of common stock as of 2017-02-02.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Iridian Asset Management to a total of 9,415,654 representing a 5.7% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Olin Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical products, and ammunition. The Company operates through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. The Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment manufactures and sells chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer, methyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene and vinylidene chloride, hydrogen, bleach products and potassium hydroxide. The Epoxy segment produces and sells a range of epoxy materials, including allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin, liquid epoxy resins and downstream products, such as converted epoxy resins and additives. The Epoxy segment serves an array of applications, including wind energy, electrical laminates and consumer goods.
A glance at Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 5.52 billion based on 165.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $29.81 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-11-08, Dawson picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $22.54. This brings their total holding to 40,000 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mcintosh unload 10,000 shares at a sale price of $21.59. This brings their total holding to 60,391.
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 Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Iridian Asset Management Picked Up Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:POST) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:POST) reported that Iridian Asset Management has picked up 3,822,599 of common stock as of 2017-02-02.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Iridian Asset Management to a total of 3,822,599 representing a 5.9% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company. The Company operates through four segments, namely, Post Consumer Brands, Michael Foods Group, Active Nutrition and Private Brands. The Company’s Post Consumer Brands segment includes the Post Foods branded ready-to-eat cereal operations and the business of MOM Brands. Its Michael Foods Group segment produces and distributes egg products, refrigerated potato products, cheese and other dairy case products, and pasta products. Its Private Brands segment manufactures and distributes organic and conventional private label peanut butter and other nut butters, baking nuts, raisins and other dried fruit, and trail mixes.
A glance at Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:POST)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 5.40 billion based on 64.63 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $83.5 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-02-08, Stiritz picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $63.87. This brings their total holding to 23,091 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Koulouris unload 21,942 shares at a sale price of $85.33. This brings their total holding to 28,334.
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Guess Who Picked Up Vista Gold Corp (NYSEMKT:VGZ) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Vista Gold Corp. (NYSEMKT:VGZ) reported that Global Strategic Management Inc. has picked up 4,878,496 of common stock as of 2017-02-02.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Global Strategic Management Inc. to a total of 4,878,496 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Vista Gold Corp. is engaged in the gold mining industry. The Company is focused on the evaluation, acquisition, exploration and advancement of gold exploration. The Company operates in the segment of evaluation, acquisition and exploration activities, which are focused principally in Australia and North America. The Company’s assets include the Mt Todd gold project in Northern Territory, Australia; interest in Midas Gold Corp.; non-core projects in Mexico and the United States, and royalty interests in project in Mexico and Indonesia. The Mt Todd gold project is located approximately 60 kilometers by road northwest of Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, and over 250 kilometers southeast of Darwin. The Company operates Mt Todd gold project through its subsidiary, Vista Gold Australia Pty. Ltd (Vista Gold Australia). Total land holdings controlled by Vista Gold Australia are approximately 140,000 hectares.
A glance at Vista Gold Corp (NYSEMKT:VGZ)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 102.87 billion based on 97.79 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.04 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-08-24, Sun picked up 18,795 at a purchase price of $0.98. This brings their total holding to 11,906,937 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Koulouris unload 31,600 shares at a sale price of $1.03. This brings their total holding to 220,691.
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 Vista Gold Corp (NYSEMKT:VGZ) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) reported that Fidelity National Financial, Inc. has picked up 2,361,888 of common stock as of 2017-02-02.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to a total of 2,361,888 representing a 10.04% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is engaged in developing, owning and operating restaurants. The Company’s complementary restaurants include Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House (Del Frisco’s), Sullivan’s Steakhouse (Sullivan’s) and Del Frisco’s Grille (the Grille). Its operating segments are Del Frisco’s, Sullivan’s and Del Frisco’s Grille. Del Frisco’s is a steakhouse concept in the United States. The Sullivan’s brand includes a fine dining experience, along with an atmosphere created an open kitchen, live music and a bar area designed to be a center for social gathering and entertainment. The Grille is a casual concept with a menu designed to appeal to both business and casual diners that features various Del Frisco’s aged steaks, menu items and a range of wines.
A glance at Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 394.21 million based on 23.53 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.90 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-12-01, Abdallah picked up 10,000 at a purchase price of $17.55. This brings their total holding to 21,768 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mednansky unload 190,500 shares at a sale price of $18.20. This brings their total holding to 38,244.
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 Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Jennison Associates Llc. Picked Up Genmark Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:GNMK) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Genmark Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:GNMK) reported that Jennison Associates Llc. has picked up 3,222,716 of common stock as of 2017-02-03.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jennison Associates Llc. to a total of 3,222,716 representing a 6.9% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (GenMark) is a molecular diagnostics company. The Company focuses on developing and commercializing its eSensor detection technology. Its eSensor electrochemical technology detects multiple distinct biomarkers in a single sample. It sells its XT-8 instrument and related diagnostic and research tests (XT-8 system) in the United States. It has developed and intends to commercially launch its sample-to-answer ePlex instrument and its associated diagnostic tests, which it collectively refers to as its ePlex system, in Europe and the United States. It operates in the development, manufacturing, sales and support of instruments and molecular tests based on its eSensor detection technology segment.
A glance at Genmark Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:GNMK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 517.68 million based on 46.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $11.42 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-11-22, Kagnoff picked up 2,000 at a purchase price of $11.80. This brings their total holding to 35,048 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mendel unload 9,098 shares at a sale price of $12.47. This brings their total holding to 133,301.
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 Genmark Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:GNMK) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) reported that Ressler Antony P. has picked up 2,337,520 of common stock as of 2017-02-03.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Ressler Antony P. to a total of 2,337,520 representing a 8.2% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a specialty finance company. The Company is focused on directly originating, managing and servicing a portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt-related investments for its own account. It operates in two segments: principal lending and mortgage banking. Its target investments include senior loans, bridge loans, subordinated debt, preferred equity and other CRE investments. The Company is also engaged in the mortgage banking business through its subsidiary, ACRE Capital LLC (ACRE Capital). Its Principal Lending Business includes all business activities of the Company, which represents investments in real estate related loans and securities that are held for investment.
A glance at Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 382.80 million based on 28.48 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.47 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-09-14, Rosen picked up 5,989 at a purchase price of $12.33. This brings their total holding to 56,002 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Blakely unload 3,200 shares at a sale price of $12.75. This brings their total holding to 11,869.
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 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Radoff Bradley Louis is Buying Cdi Corp. (NYSE:CDI) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cdi Corp. (NYSE:CDI) reported that Radoff Bradley Louis has picked up 1,501,000 of common stock as of 2017-02-03.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Radoff Bradley Louis to a total of 1,501,000 representing a 8.0% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, CDI Corp. provides engineering, information technology and staffing solutions. The Company operates in three segments: Global Engineering and Technology Solutions (GETS), Professional Staffing Services (PSS) and Management Recruiters International (MRI). It provides staffing services through its MRINetwork of franchisees. The GETS segment provides engineering and information technology solutions that involve the production of deliverable work products or services performed at its facility or at a customer’s facility. The PSS segment provides technical and professional personnel for discrete periods of time to augment the customer’s workforce in times of project, seasonal, peak period or business cycle needs.
A glance at Cdi Corp. (NYSE:CDI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 162.31 million based on 18.66 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $8.65 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-09-27, Smith picked up 8,000 at a purchase price of $5.40. This brings their total holding to 69,272 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Giorgio unload 100 shares at a sale price of $15.96. This brings their total holding to 38,405.
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