Blue Harbour Group is Buying Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEN) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEN) reported that Boulder Ventures V, L.p. has picked up 1,607,437 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Boulder Ventures V, L.p. to a total of 1,607,437 representing a 7.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing innovative microRNA-targeting therapies to improve human health.

A glance at Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 297.99 Million based on 21.30million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.92 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-11-20, Riccitelli picked up 7,000  at a purchase price of $0.80. This brings their total holding to 345,130 as of the date of the filing.

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Highland Capital Management Picked Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) reported that Highland Capital Management has picked up 2,219,361 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Highland Capital Management to a total of 2,219,361 representing a 2.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, RAIT Financial Trust (RAIT) is a self-managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). RAIT uses its vertically integrated platform and relationships to originate commercial real estate loans, acquire commercial real estate properties and invest in, manage and service commercial real estate assets. The Company’s segments are real estate lending, owning and managing segment, Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) segment and Taberna Securitization segment. The Company’s real estate lending, owning and managing segment concentrates on lending, owning and managing commercial real estate assets throughout the United States. The Company’s IRT segment concentrates on the ownership of apartment properties in opportunistic markets throughout the United States. The Company’s Taberna Securitization segment includes the ownership and management of approximately three real estate trust preferred securitizations.

A glance at Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 324.43 million based on 92.18 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $3.52 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-03-02, Schaeffer picked up 21,200   at a purchase price of $2.92. This brings their total holding to 380,916 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schaeffer unload 9,882 shares at a sale price of $2.55. This brings their total holding to 385,155.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Godaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Godaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) reported that Yam Special Holdings, Inc. has picked up 31,856,015 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Yam Special Holdings, Inc. to a total of 31,856,015 representing a 36.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, GoDaddy Inc. is a technology provider to small businesses, Web design professionals and individuals. The Company delivers cloud-based products and personalized customer care. The Company operates a domain marketplace, where its customers can find the digital real estate that matches their idea. It provides Website building, hosting and security tools to help customers construct and protect online presence. It provides applications that enable connecting to customers and managing businesses. The Company provides search, discovery and recommendation tools, as well as a selection of domain name for ventures. It provides productivity tools, such as domain-specific e-mail, online storage, invoicing, bookkeeping and payment solutions to run ventures, as well as marketing products. Its hosting products are shared Website hosting, Website hosting on virtual dedicated servers and dedicated servers, managed hosting, security and cloud services and cloud applications.

A glance at Godaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.07 billion based on 86.41 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $36.81 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-08-11, Kelpy picked up 4,000 at a purchase price of $19.64. This brings their total holding to 4,000as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Robel unload 20,000 shares at a sale price of $36.51. This brings their total holding to 34,216.

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Blue Mountain Capital is Buying Tower International Inc. (NYSE:TOWR) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tower International Inc. (NYSE:TOWR) reported that Blue Mountain Capital has picked up 980,910 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Blue Mountain Capital to a total of 980,910 representing a 4.8% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Tower International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Company operates in two segments: Americas and International. The International segment consists of Europe and Asia, and the Americas segment consists of North America and South America. The Company offers its automotive customers a product portfolio, supplying body-structure stampings, frame and other chassis structures, and complex welded assemblies for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The Company’s products are manufactured at approximately 30 facilities, located in North America, Europe, Brazil and China. The Company supports its manufacturing operations through approximately seven engineering and sales locations around the world. It produces a range of structural components and assemblies.

A glance at Tower International Inc. (NYSE:TOWR)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 559.44 million based on 20.38 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $28.05 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-06-28, Gouin picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $19.64. This brings their total holding to 111,212 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rajkovic unload 60,000 shares at a sale price of $28.07. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Blackrock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Blackrock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) reported that Norges Bank has picked up 8,552,813 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Norges Bank to a total of 8,552,813 representing a 5.28% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, BlackRock, Inc. is an investment management company. The Company provides a range of investment and risk management services to institutional and retail clients across the world. Its offerings include single and multi-asset class portfolios investing in equities, fixed income, alternatives and money market instruments. Its products are offered directly and through intermediaries in a range of vehicles, including open-end and closed-end mutual funds, iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separate accounts, collective investment funds and other pooled investment vehicles. The Company offers its BlackRock Solutions (BRS) investment and risk management technology platform, Aladdin; risk analytics, and advisory services and solutions to institutional investors. BRS also offers risk reporting capabilities via the Green Package and risk management advisory services; interactive fixed income analytics through its Web-based calculator, AnSer; outsourcing services, and investment accounting.

A glance at Blackrock Inc. (NYSE:BLK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 63.25 billion based on 162.27 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $386.78 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-10-27, Demchak picked up 1,200 at a purchase price of $341.11. This brings their total holding to 14,668 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 300 shares at a sale price of $391.29. This brings their total holding to 16,386.

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Howe Kevin C Picked Up Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRX) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRX) reported that Howe Kevin C has picked up 727,766 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Howe Kevin C to a total of 727,766 representing a 4.17% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Lantronix, Inc. is a provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of things (IoT) and information technology (IT) assets. The Company organizes its products and solutions into three product lines, including IoT, IT Management and Other. Its IoT products consist of IoT Gateways and IoT Building Blocks. The Company’s IT Management product line includes console management, power management and keyboard video mouse (KVM), products that provide remote out-of-band management (OOBM) access to IT and networking infrastructure deployed in test labs, data centers and server rooms. Its Other product line includes non-focus products, such as the xPrintServer, xSenso and WiBox. Its connectivity solutions serves a range of industries, including data center, medical, security, environmental and government. The Company conducts its business in approximately three geographic regions, including the Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific Japan (APJ).

A glance at Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 42.18 million based on 17.47 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $2.46 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-14, Yoder picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $2.21. This brings their total holding to 14,668 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Fink unload 7,800 shares at a sale price of $0.95. This brings their total holding to 246.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Brinks Co (NYSE:BCO) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Brinks Co (NYSE:BCO) reported that Starboard Value LP has picked up 3,928,930 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Starboard Value LP to a total of 3,928,930 representing a 7.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, The Brink’s Company (Brink’s) is a provider of logistics and security solutions. The Company’s solutions include cash-in-transit, automated teller machine (ATM) replenishment and maintenance, international transportation of valuables, cash management and payment services, to financial institutions, retailers, government agencies (including central banks), mints, jewelers and other commercial operations around the world. The Company operates through nine segments: U.S., France, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia and Payment Services. Its cash-in-transit services include the transportation of cash between businesses and financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions; cash, securities and other valuables between commercial banks and central banks. The Company’s global network serves customers in over 100 countries and includes ownership interest in over 40 countries and agency relationships with companies in additional countries.

A glance at Brinks Co (NYSE:BCO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.59 billion based on 49.89 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $52.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-14, Domanico picked up 16,744 at a purchase price of $29.86. This brings their total holding to 16,744   as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Feld unload 11,105 shares at a sale price of $51.45. This brings their total holding to 660,970.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) reported that Jackson Square Partners, Llc. has picked up 6,791,128 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jackson Square Partners, Llc. to a total of 6,791,128 representing a 4.73% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies with operations primarily in North America, South America and Europe. The Company operates through two business segments: Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group (BSG). Sally Beauty Supply is a domestic and international chain of cash and carry retail stores, which offers professional beauty supplies to both salon professionals and retail customers primarily in North America, Puerto Rico, and parts of Europe and South America. BSG, including its franchise-based business Armstrong McCall, is a full service beauty supply distributor, which offers professional brands of beauty products directly to salons and salon professionals through its own sales force and professional-only stores (including franchise stores) in partially exclusive geographical territories in North America and parts of Europe.

A glance at Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.10 billion based on 142.56 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.37 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-11-19, Brickman picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $25.35. This brings their total holding to 139,874 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Minton unload 11,250 shares at a sale price of $22.88. This brings their total holding to 15,389.

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 Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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