Blue Bird Corp. (NASDAQ:BLBD) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Blue Bird Corp. (NASDAQ:BLBD) reported that Coliseum Capital has picked up 3,492,006 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Coliseum Capital to a total of 3,492,006 representing a 14.8% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Hennessy Capital LLC is an alternative investment platform focused on industrial sector opportunities utilizing unique and proprietary investment vehicles and strategies.

A glance at Blue Bird Corp. (NASDAQ:BLBD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 391.51 million based on 23.03 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.85 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-31, Asp picked up 5,000,000 at a purchase price of $11.00. This brings their total holding to 12,000,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Coliseum unload 3,000 shares at a sale price of $17.00. This brings their total holding to 2,373,195.

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 Blue Bird Corp. (NASDAQ:BLBD) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Hilty David R is buying Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

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In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Hilty David R has picked up 903,276 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hilty David R to a total of 903,276 representing a 4.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a global independent investment bank that focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, financial restructurings and financial advisory services. The Company operates through three segments: Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring and Financial Advisory Services. The Company serves a set of clients across the world, including corporations, financial sponsors and government agencies. The Company provides financial professionals with an integrated platform that enables them to deliver advice to its clients. The Company also offers intellectual property advisory services. The Corporate Finance activities include two categories: M&A and capital markets advisory. The Financial Advisory Services segment includes financial opinions, and a range of valuation and financial consulting services in the United States. The Financial Restructuring segment provides advice to debtors and creditors in connection with recapitalization/deleveraging transactions.

A glance at Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.18 billion based on 66.62 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $32.51 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-13, Schriesheim picked up 4,870 at a purchase price of $30.73. This brings their total holding to 16,361 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Beiser unload 73,535 shares at a sale price of $29.25. 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 Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Pl Capital, Llc. Picked Up Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) reported that Pl Capital, Llc. has picked up 450,182 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pl Capital, Llc. to a total of 450,182 representing a 2.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Horizon Bancorp is a bank holding company. The Company provides a range of banking services in Northwestern and Central Indiana and Southwestern Michigan through its bank subsidiary, Horizon Bank, N.A. (the Bank), and other affiliated entities and Horizon Risk Management, Inc. The Bank is a full-service commercial bank offering commercial and retail banking services, corporate and individual trust and agency services and other services incident to banking. Horizon Risk Management, Inc. is a captive insurance company. The Bank’s loan portfolio consists of commercial loans, real estate loans, mortgage warehouse loans and consumer loans. The Bank’s investment securities include both securities available for sale and held to maturity. Its deposits include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, money market deposits and time deposits. The Bank maintains approximately 54 full service offices.

A glance at Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of  889.78 million based on 22.17 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $26.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-31, Winkler picked up 8,000 at a purchase price of $25.55. This brings their total holding to 8,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 735 shares at a sale price of $25.52. 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 Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Up Dgse Companies Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dgse Companies Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE) reported that Ntr Metals, Llc. has picked up 6,365,460 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Ntr Metals, Llc. to a total of 6,365,460 representing a 23.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, DGSE Companies, Inc. buys and sells jewelry, diamonds, fine watches, rare coins and currency, precious metal bullion products, scrap gold, silver, platinum and palladium, as well as collectibles and other valuables. The Company’s operations are organized into approximately two primary types of customers, retail customers and wholesale customers. Its products and services are marketed through approximately eight retail locations. Its retail locations operate under a range of banners, including Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange, Chicago Gold & Diamond Exchange and Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, and are supported by Websites at www.CGDEinc.com and www.DGSE.com. Its Fairchild International (Fairchild) division is a dealer of pre-owned fine watches. Fairchild supplies over 1,100 regional jewelry stores across the country, with pre-owned Rolexes and aftermarket Rolex accessories, such as bands, bezels and dials. Its customers include individual consumers, dealers and institutions.

A glance at Dgse Companies Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of  32.52 million based on 26.87 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.21 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-12-09, Elemetal picked up 8,536,585 at a purchase price of $0.41. This brings their total holding to 12,814,727 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 55,000 shares at a sale price of $1.06. This brings their total holding to 1,211,797.

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 Dgse Companies Inc. (NYSEMKT:DGSE) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Mavredakis John G has picked up 929,099 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mavredakis John G to a total of 929,099 representing a 4.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a global independent investment bank that focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, financial restructurings and financial advisory services. The Company operates through three segments: Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring and Financial Advisory Services. The Company serves a set of clients across the world, including corporations, financial sponsors and government agencies. The Company provides financial professionals with an integrated platform that enables them to deliver advice to its clients. The Company also offers intellectual property advisory services. The Corporate Finance activities include two categories: M&A and capital markets advisory. The Financial Advisory Services segment includes financial opinions, and a range of valuation and financial consulting services in the United States. The Financial Restructuring segment provides advice to debtors and creditors in connection with recapitalization/deleveraging transactions.

A glance at Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.18 billion based on 66.62 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $32.51 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-13, Schriesheim picked up 4,870 at a purchase price of $30.73. This brings their total holding to 16,361 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Beiser unload 73,535 shares at a sale price of $29.25. 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 Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Tallgrass Operations, Llc. is Buying Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp. (NYSE:TEP) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp. (NYSE:TEP) reported that Tallgrass Operations, Llc. has picked up 20,000,000 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Tallgrass Operations, Llc. to a total of 20,000,000 representing a 27.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP owns, operates, acquires and develops midstream energy assets in North America. The Company operates through three segments: Crude Oil Transportation & Logistics, which includes the ownership and operation of a crude oil pipeline system; Natural Gas Transportation & Logistics, which includes the ownership and operation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-regulated interstate natural gas pipelines and integrated natural gas storage facilities, and Processing & Logistics, which includes the ownership and operation of natural gas processing, treating and fractionation facilities, the provision of water business services primarily to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and the transportation of natural gas liquid (NGLs). It operates the Sterling Terminal near Sterling, Colorado. It also operates Buckingham Terminal in northeast Colorado. It has interest in the Deeprock Development Terminal in Cushing, Okla.

A glance at Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp. (NYSE:TEP)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.93 billion based on 72.49 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $53.41 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-11-10, Dehaemers picked up 7,500 at a purchase price of $43.45. This brings their total holding to 312,847 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Tallgrass unload 20,000,000 shares at a sale price of $47.68. This brings their total holding to 6,355,480.

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 Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp. (NYSE:TEP) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) is Attracting Smart Money

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 2,290,403 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by City Of London Investment Group Plc. to a total of 2,290,403 representing a 35.5% 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 115.24 million based on 6.45 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $17.65 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-07-28, Hass picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $17.75. This brings their total holding to 195,534 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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EJF Capital Picked Up Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) reported that EJF Capital has picked up 311,894 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by EJF Capital to a total of 311,894 representing a 5.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company of Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the Bank). The Company is engaged in consumer, commercial and agricultural banking activities through the Bank. Through all of its branch locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, the Bank provides a range of commercial and consumer banking products and services to customers, including online and mobile banking options. It offers a range of loan products, including commercial loans, agricultural loans, residential mortgages, home equity lines-of-credit, commercial and industrial (C&I) loans and consumer loans. The Company’s investment portfolio consists of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity. Its primary sources of funds are deposits; amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans; other short-term investments, and funds provided from operations.

A glance at Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 65.68 million based on 5.27 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $12.57 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-11-10, Bianchi picked up 1,800 at a purchase price of $11.11. This brings their total holding to 9,500 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Westrate unload 3,741 shares at a sale price of $10.73. This brings their total holding to 93,769.

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 Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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