EJF Capital Picked Up Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported that EJF Capital has picked up 547,485 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by EJF Capital to a total of 547,485 representing a 6.2% stake in the company

For those not familiar with the company, Investar Holding Corporation is financial holding company that conducts its operations through, Investar Bank (the Bank), which is a commercial bank. The Company offers a range of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It serves its primary markets of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Hammond and Lafayette, Louisiana, and their surrounding metropolitan areas from its office located in Baton Rouge and from approximately 10 additional service branches. The Bank’s other banking services include cashiers’ checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation and debit cards. The Company’s business lending products include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, equipment financing and lines of credit.

A glance at Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 190.05 Million based on 8.58 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.05 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-24, Lukinovich picked up 412 at a purchase price of $20.50. This brings their total holding to 10,433 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Baker unload 19,684 shares at a sale price of $15.16. This brings their total holding to 4,199.

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Tz Holdings, Inc. is Buying Synacor Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Synacor Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) reported that Tz Holdings, Inc. has picked up 3,600,000  of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Tz Holdings, Inc. to a total of 3,600,000 representing a 11.2% stake in the company

For those not familiar with the company, Synacor, Inc. is a technology development, multiplatform services and revenue partner for video, Internet and communications providers, device manufacturers and enterprises. The Company enables its customers to provide their consumers engaging, multiscreen experiences with products that require scale, actionable data and implementation. Through its Managed Portals and Advertising solutions, the Company enables its customers to earn revenue by monetizing media among their consumers. Its Managed Portals are delivered across devices and under its customers’ own brand names. The Company delivers content, such as top news, entertainment, and long- and short-form video and applications, on its Managed Portals. In addition, consumers have the ability through portals to manage their e-mail and messaging, pay bills, receive special promotions and perform other account management needs.

A glance at Synacor Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 122.79 Million based on 31.48 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $3.90 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-03-16, Levy picked up 7,500 at a purchase price of $2.38. This brings their total holding to 7,500 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Levy unload 25,000 shares at a sale price of $3.08. This brings their total holding to 77,113.

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Guess Who Picked Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) reported that Winemaster Gary S has picked up 3,880,896 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Winemaster Gary S to a total of 3,880,896 representing a 35.53% stake in the company

For those not familiar with the company, Power Solutions International, Inc. is a producer and distributor of a range of low-emission power systems that run on non-diesel fuels, such as natural gas, propane and gasoline. The Company’s industrial power systems are used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in a range of industries with a diversified set of applications, including stationary electricity generators, oil and gas equipment, forklifts, aerial work platforms, industrial sweepers, arbor equipment, agricultural and turf equipment, aircraft ground support equipment, construction and irrigation equipment, and other industrial equipment. The Company provides alternative fuel power systems for OEMs of off-highway industrial equipment and on-road medium trucks and buses. In addition to its emission-certified power systems, the Company produces and distributes non-emission-certified power systems for industrial OEMs for particular applications in markets without emission standards.

A glance at Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 68.02 Million based on 10.88 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-03-04, Lewis picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $11.24. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cohen unload 6,000 shares at a sale price of $73.78. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Celgene Switzerland Llc. Picked Juno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNO) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Juno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNO) reported that has picked up 10,350,833 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Celgene Switzerland Llc. to a total of 10,350,833 representing a 9.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Juno Therapeutics, Inc. (Juno) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on re-engaging the body’s immune system to revolutionize the treatment of cancer. The Company is developing cell-based cancer immunotherapies based on its chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to genetically engineer T cells to recognize and kill cancer cells. Juno’s product candidates, JCAR015, JCAR017 and JCAR014, utilize CAR technology to target CD19, a protein expressed on the surface of various B cell leukemias and lymphomas. Its other product candidates include JCAR018: CD22, JCAR023: L1CAM (CD171) and JCAR020: MUC-16/IL-12. The Company’s CAR and TCR technologies alter T cells ex vivo, or outside the body. In addition, the Company holds license to vipadenant, a small molecule adenosine A2a (A2a) receptor antagonist that has the potential to disrupt important immunosuppressive pathways in the tumor microenvironment in certain cancers.

A glance at Juno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.20 Billion based on 106.02 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $20.85 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-10, Evnin picked up 8,000 at a purchase price of $22.11. This brings their total holding to 56,990 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Azelby unload 12,921 shares at a sale price of $24.14. This brings their total holding to 35,719.

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 Juno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNO) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) reported that Frontline Ltd has picked up 9,607,972 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Frontline Ltd to a total of 9,607,972 representing a 10.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Power Solutions International, Inc. is a producer and distributor of a range of low-emission power systems that run on non-diesel fuels, such as natural gas, propane and gasoline. The Company’s industrial power systems are used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in a range of industries with a diversified set of applications, including stationary electricity generators, oil and gas equipment, forklifts, aerial work platforms, industrial sweepers, arbor equipment, agricultural and turf equipment, aircraft ground support equipment, construction and irrigation equipment, and other industrial equipment. The Company provides alternative fuel power systems for OEMs of off-highway industrial equipment and on-road medium trucks and busses. In addition to its emission-certified power systems, the Company produces and distributes non-emission-certified power systems for industrial OEMs for particular applications in markets without emission standards.

A glance at Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 68.02 Million based on 10.88 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-03-04, Lewis picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $11.24. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cohen unload 6,000 shares at a sale price of $73.78. 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 Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) reported that Integrated Core Strategies (us) Llc. has picked up 2,695,415 of common stock as of 2017-03-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Integrated Core Strategies (us) Llc. to a total of 2,695,415 representing a 3.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. offers various technologies, products and solutions focused on the United States and its allies’ national security. The Company’s segments include Kratos Government Solutions (KGS), Unmanned Systems (US) and Public Safety & Security (PSS). The KGS segment includes the operations of Defense Rocket Support Services (DRSS), Microwave Electronics Division (ME), Technical and Training Solutions (TTS), and Modular Systems (MS), which provide technology-based defense solutions, involving products and services, primarily for the United States National Security priorities. The US segment includes its unmanned aerial, ground, seaborne and command, control and communications system business. The PSS segment provides independent integrated solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, and security and surveillance systems for government and commercial applications.

A glance at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 612.88 Million based on 74.53 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $8.01 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-07, Carano picked up 275,862 at a purchase price of $7.25. This brings their total holding to 13,540,305 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Jarvis unload 2,500 shares at a sale price of $10.00. This brings their total holding to 604,012.

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 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Up Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE:RT) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE:RT) reported that Leon Capital Partners, Llc. has picked up 5,755,485 of common stock as of 2017-03-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Leon Capital Partners, Llc. to a total of 5,755,485                representing a 9.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Ruby Tuesday, Inc. owns and operates Ruby Tuesday casual dining and Lime Fresh Mexican Grill (Lime Fresh) casual restaurants. The Company also franchises the Ruby Tuesday concept in selected domestic and international markets, and the Lime Fresh concept in selected domestic markets. Its segments include Ruby Tuesday concept and Lime Fresh concept. As of March 1, 2016, the Company operated 729 Ruby Tuesday restaurants in 44 states, 13 foreign countries, and Guam, and there were 16 Lime Fresh restaurants in two states. Of those restaurants, it owned and operated approximately 649 Ruby Tuesday restaurants and franchised over 80 Ruby Tuesday restaurants, which consisted of 28 domestic and 52 international restaurants. It also owned and operated over eight Lime Fresh restaurants and franchised eight Lime Fresh domestic restaurants. The Company’s corporate-owned and operated restaurants are concentrated primarily in the Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest of the United States.

A glance at Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE:RT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 151.44 Million based on 60.57 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $2.45 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-23, Kalish picked up 1,460 at a purchase price of $2.04. This brings their total holding to 13,049 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Southall unload 1,130 shares at a sale price of $5.46. This brings their total holding to 43,361.

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 Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE:RT) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Famous Daves of America Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Famous Daves Of America Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) reported that Pw Partners Atlas Fund Lp. has picked up 249,675  of common stock as of 2017-03-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pw Partners Atlas Fund Lp. to a total of 249,675 representing a 31.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (Famous Dave’s) operates restaurants. The Company’s restaurants, which offer full table service, feature wood-smoked and off-the-grill entree favorites that fit into the barbeque category. It has the Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Canada, and it operates within the industry segment of foodservice. It operates approximately 179 Famous Dave’s restaurants in over 33 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Canada, including over 44 the Company-owned restaurants and approximately 135 franchise-operated restaurants. Each restaurant features a selection of hickory-smoked and off-the-grill barbecue favorites, such as flame-grilled St. Louis-style and baby back ribs, Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork, country-roasted chicken, and signature sandwiches and salads. Its restaurants offer side items, such as corn bread, potato salad, coleslaw, Shack Fries and Wilbur Beans.

A glance at Famous Daves Of America Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 29.58 Million based on 6.96 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $4.20 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-21, Bandera picked up 68,640 at a purchase price of $5.00. This brings their total holding to 834,372 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Walsh unload 35,000 shares at a sale price of $4.52. This brings their total holding to 249,675.

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 Famous Daves of America Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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