Mdc Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:MDCA) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mdc Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:MDCA) reported that Goldman Sachs Group Inc has picked up 9,539,471 of common stock as of 2017-03-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to a total of 9,539,471 representing a 14.72% stake in the company. .
For those not familiar with the company, MDC Partners Inc. is a provider of marketing, advertising, activation, communications and strategic consulting solutions. The Company’s segment is Advertising and Communications. It operates through a network of Partner Firms. The Advertising and Communications segment consists of integrated marketing consulting services to Partner Firms that offers advertising, marketing, media, communications solutions, and specialized consumer insights and analytics, including global advertising and marketing services; media buying, planning and optimization; interactive and mobile marketing; direct marketing; public relations; corporate communications; market research; corporate identity and branding services; sales promotion; the design, development, research and implementation of consumer services, and direct marketing services. In addition, certain firms also provide consumer activation services, investor relation services and/or general public insights.
A glance at Mdc Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:MDCA)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 492.34 Million based on 55.30 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $8.80 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-03-01, Ross picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $8.65. This brings their total holding to 135,000 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Nadal unload 1,842,000 shares at a sale price of $20.50. This brings their total holding to 3,820,043.
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 Mdc Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:MDCA) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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GAMCO Investors Picked Up Bon Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bon Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) reported that GAMCO Investors has picked up 315,000 of common stock as of 2017-03-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by GAMCO Investors to a total of 315,000 representing a 1.69% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is a department store operator. The Company operates through two segments: stores and eCommerce (its Internet Websites). The Company offers a range of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children. It operates approximately 270 stores in over 26 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers nameplates, encompassing a total of approximately 25 million square feet. Its nationally distributed brand assortment includes a range of labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Carters, Chaps, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder, Fossil, Free People, Frye, Jessica Simpson and Vince Camuto. Its private brand portfolio includes Laura Ashley, Ruff Hewn, Relativity and Casa by Victor Alfaro.
A glance at Bon Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 21.60 Million based on 18.63 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.01 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-09-06, Morgan picked up 27,193 at a purchase price of $1.70. This brings their total holding to 1,723,353 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Brigade unload 81,644 shares at a sale price of $2.28. This brings their total holding to 1,453,356.
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 Bon Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Engaged Capital Picked Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) reported that Engaged Capital has picked up 2,519,969 of common stock as of 2017-03-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Engaged Capital to a total of 2,519,969 representing a 4.7% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Rent-A-Center, Inc. is a rent-to-own operator in North America. The Company provides an opportunity to obtain ownership of products, such as consumer electronics, appliances, computers (including tablets), smartphones and furniture (including accessories), under rental purchase agreements. The Company operates in four segments: Core U.S., Acceptance Now, Mexico and Franchising. Its Core U.S. and Mexico stores generally offer merchandise from over five basic product categories: consumer electronics, appliances, computers (including tablets), smartphones and furniture (including accessories). The Acceptance Now segment provides an on-site rent-to-own option at a third-party retailer’s location. Its Franchising segment engages in the sale of rental merchandise to its franchisees who, in turn, offer the merchandise to the general public for rent or purchase under a rent-to-own transaction. It offers brands, such as LG, Frigidaire, Acer, Apple, Asus, Samsung, Ashley, Powell and Standard.
A glance at Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 509.47 Million based on 53.20 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $9.40 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-02-27, Denman picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $8.70. This brings their total holding to 21,162 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gade unload 9,000 shares at a sale price of $27.39. This brings their total holding to 2,400.
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 Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Guess Who Picked Tribune Media Co (NYSE:TRCO) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tribune Media Co (NYSE:TRCO) reported that Starboard Value LP has picked up 3,802,400 of common stock as of 2017-03-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Starboard Value LP to a total of 3,802,400 representing a 4.4% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Tribune Media Company is a diversified media and entertainment business. The Company consists of approximately 40 television stations to which it provides certain services, along with a national general entertainment television network, a radio station, a production studio, its digital and data business, a portfolio of real estate assets and investments in a range of media, Websites and other related assets. It operates through two segments: Television and Entertainment, which provides audiences across the country with news, entertainment and sports programming on Tribune Broadcasting local television stations, and television series and movies on WGN America, including through content produced by Tribune Studios and its production partners, as well as news, entertainment and sports information through its Websites and other digital assets, and Digital and Data, which provides technology and services that collect and distribute video, music, sports and entertainment data.
A glance at Tribune Media Co (NYSE:TRCO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.33 Billion based on 86.64 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $38.43 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cherniss unload 11,705 shares at a sale price of $38.90. 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 Tribune Media Co (NYSE:TRCO) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Connecture Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXR) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Connecture Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXR) reported that Francisco Partners Iv, L.p. has picked up 17,145,074 of common stock as of 2017-03-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Francisco Partners Iv, L.p. to a total of 17,145,074 representing a 38.6% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Connecture, Inc. provides a Web-based consumer shopping, enrollment and retention platform for health insurance distribution. The Company caters its services to health insurance marketplace operators, such as health plans, brokers and exchange operators. It operates through four segments: Enterprise/Commercial, Enterprise/State, Medicare and Private Exchange. The Enterprise/Commercial segment offers insurance distribution solutions to health plans. The Enterprise/State segment offers the sales automation solutions to state Governments, which allow its customers to offer customized individual and small group exchanges. The Medicare segment offers Web-based Medicare plan comparison, prescription drug comparison and enrollment tools for health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacies, field marketing organizations and call centers. The Private Exchange segment offers defined-contribution benefit exchange solutions to benefit consultants, brokers, exchange operators and aggregators.
A glance at Connecture Inc (NASDAQ:CNXR)s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 41.80 Million based on 22.32 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.91 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-09-13, Francisco picked up 6,133 at a purchase price of $1.69. This brings their total holding to 1,209,972 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Great unload 395,886 shares at a sale price of $8.00. This brings their total holding to 5,502,965.
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Amfil Technologies Inc (OTCMKTS:AMFE) Shares To Keep Gaining Ground
Amfil Technologies Inc (OTCMKTS:AMFE) shares advanced 11.83% on Tuesday to $0.0189 and were unchanged in after-hours trading. Share prices have been trading in a 52-week range of $0.00 to $0.03. The company has a market cap of $14.52 million at 791.92 million shares outstanding.
Amfil Technologies Inc is a company that operates through its subsidiary, Interloc-Kings Inc, which offers landscape construction and snow removal services in Canada. It also supplies and installs residential and commercial hardscape construction projects, including interlocking stone driveways, walkways, back patio’s, retaining walls and steps, fences, decks and pools, among others during the summer season. Interloc also provides residential winter services in Markham, including winter maintenance services.
The company also owns the rights to Medium Scale Prospecting Mining Permits to over nine sites totaling approximately 10,300 acres in Guyana for exploration of gold. It holds approximately 50% interest in mPact-GROZONE Antimicrobial Systems with distribution rights across the world. The company’s other subsidiaries include Snakes & Lagers Inc. and Snakes & Lattes Inc., which operate board game themed bars and cafes in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
In a press release, Amfil Technologies Inc shared that the GROzone product line recently received a positive review from Pennsylvania Certified Organic allowing their clients to use it in organic production. Pennsylvania Certified Organics certification program is accredited by the USDA for compliance with the National Organic Program, even as the USDA currently does not recognize it as a crop that can be organically grown or called certified organic just yet.
Still, being allowed to use this product line for any and all forms of what is currently deemed agricultural production is reassuring as marijuana cultivators that want to follow organic practices essentially follow the National Organic Program guidelines. Alternate certifications are currently being developed for the industry.
Also, achieving this certified status allows producers such as Amfil Technologies Inc to charge a premium for “Clean” or “Organic” products. Aside from that, it helps ensure that the producer or manufacturer will never have product recall or product failure due to any elevated levels of harmful ingredients used throughout the grow process that can make them susceptible to liability from the consumer. After all, some reports have revealed that residual pesticide in marijuana led to product recalls and lawsuits recently.
Originally developed in 2014, GROzone is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens. A unit can also regulate a given facility’s water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold, eliminating the need for pesticides or carcinogenic products.
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