Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) Shares is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) reported that Crisp John E. has picked up 1,362,324 of common stock as of 2017-02-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Crisp John E. to a total of 1,362,324 representing a 6.1% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (FES Ltd.) is a holding company. The Company is an independent oilfield services contractor that provides a range of well site services to oil and natural gas drilling and producing companies to develop the production of oil and natural gas. The Company’s segments are Well Servicing and Fluid Logistics. Its services include fluid disposal and well maintenance. The Company’s Well Servicing segment provides an offering of well services to oil and natural gas companies, including completions of drilled oil and natural gas wells, wellbore maintenance, workovers and recompletions, tubing testing, and plugging and abandonment services. Its Fluid Logistics segment provides a range of oilfield fluid sales, transportation, storage and disposal services that are required on workover, drilling and completion projects, and are used in daily operation of producing wells by oil and natural gas producers. It operates approximately six coiled tubing spreads.
A glance at Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 666,444.00 based on 22.22 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.030 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2014-07-07, Steel picked up 200 at a purchase price of $4.48. This brings their total holding to 3,749,991 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Steel unload 1,100 shares at a sale price of $0.32. This brings their total holding to 3,166,541.
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 Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Forbes Charles C. is Buying Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) reported that Forbes Charles C. has picked up 2,724,199 of common stock as of 2017-02-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Forbes Charles C. to a total of 2,724,199 representing a 12.3% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (FES Ltd.) is a holding company. The Company is an independent oilfield services contractor that provides a range of well site services to oil and natural gas drilling and producing companies to develop the production of oil and natural gas. The Company’s segments are Well Servicing and Fluid Logistics. Its services include fluid disposal and well maintenance. The Company’s Well Servicing segment provides an offering of well services to oil and natural gas companies, including completions of drilled oil and natural gas wells, wellbore maintenance, workovers and recompletions, tubing testing, and plugging and abandonment services. Its Fluid Logistics segment provides a range of oilfield fluid sales, transportation, storage and disposal services that are required on workover, drilling and completion projects, and are used in daily operation of producing wells by oil and natural gas producers. It operates approximately six coiled tubing spreads.
A glance at Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 666,444.00 based on 22.22 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.030 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2014-07-07, Steel picked up 200 at a purchase price of $4.48. This brings their total holding to 3,749,991 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Steel unload 1,100 shares at a sale price of $0.32. This brings their total holding to 3,166,541.
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 Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (NASDAQ:FES) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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1globe Capital Llc. Picked Up Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) reported that 1globe Capital Llc. has picked up 5,437,285 of common stock as of 2017-02-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by 1globe Capital Llc. to a total of 5,437,285 representing a 1.9% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Exelixis, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in developing small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer. It focuses on the development and commercialization of cabozantinib, an inhibitor of multiple receptor tyrosine kinases, in various tumor indications. Cabozantinib is indicated for the treatment of progressive, metastatic medullary thyroid cancer, and is sold under the brand name COMETRIQ. It is evaluating Cabozantinib in a development program, which consists of over 45 clinical trials, across multiple indications, including pivotal studies in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Its other products are Cobimetinib and XL888. Cobimetinib is a potent, selective inhibitor of MEK, a kinase that is a component of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. XL888 is a small molecule oral inhibitor of Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90), a molecular chaperone protein that affects the activity and stability of a range of regulatory proteins.
A glance at Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.08 billion based on 286.46 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.02 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-05-11, Willsey picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $4.95. This brings their total holding to 568,273 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Lamb unload 70,000 shares at a sale price of $18.65. This brings their total holding to 73,600.
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 Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Guess Who Picked Up Ellie Mae Inc. (OTCMKTS:ELLI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ellie Mae Inc. (OTCMKTS:ELLI) reported that Sylebra Hk Co Ltd. has picked up 1,631,032 of common stock as of 2017-02-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Sylebra Hk Co Ltd. to a total of 1,631,032 representing a 4.86% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Ellie Mae, Inc. (Ellie Mae) is a provider of on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry in the United States. The Company’s Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution provides one system of record that allows banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders to originate and fund mortgages and improve compliance, loan quality, and efficiency. Its Encompass software is an enterprise solution that handles functions involved in running the business of originating mortgages, including customer relationship management; loan processing; underwriting; preparation of application, disclosure and closing documents; funding and closing the loan for the borrower; compliance with regulatory and investor requirements, and overall enterprise management that provides one system of record. It delivers Encompass software in an on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
A glance at Ellie Mae Inc. (OTCMKTS:ELLI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.17 billion based on 33.69 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $95.29 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2014-09-15, Spencer picked up 48 at a purchase price of $33.79. This brings their total holding to 1,005 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Corr unload 521 shares at a sale price of $88.61. This brings their total holding to 83,864.
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 Ellie Mae Inc. (OTCMKTS:ELLI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Cardtronics Inc. (NASDAQ:CATM) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cardtronics Inc. (NASDAQ:CATM) reported that Westwood Holdings Group Inc. has picked up 503,767 of common stock as of 2017-02-15.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Westwood Holdings Group Inc. to a total of 503,767 representing a 0.96% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Cardtronics plc, formerly Cardtronics, Inc., provides automated consumer financial services through its network of automated teller machines (ATMs) and multi-function financial services kiosks. The Company’s operations consisted of its North America, Europe segment, and Corporate & Other segment. The Company’s ATM operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico are included in its North America segment. The Company’s ATM operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Spain and its ATM advertising business are included in its Europe segment. As of September 30, 2016, the Company provided services to over 200,000 ATMs across its portfolio, which included approximately 180,000 ATMs located in all 50 states of the United States; approximately 17,000 ATMs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland; approximately 1,300 ATMs throughout Germany, Poland and Spain; approximately 3,700 ATMs throughout Canada, and approximately 1,300 ATMs throughout Mexico.
A glance at Cardtronics Inc. (NASDAQ:CATM)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.02 billion based on 45.30 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $44.60 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2014-05-14, Mccarthy picked up 7,800 at a purchase price of $31.84. This brings their total holding to 26,316 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Garcia unload 8,588 shares at a sale price of $38.37. This brings their total holding to 27,549.
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 Cardtronics Inc. (NASDAQ:CATM) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Workman Richard E. is Buying Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) reported that Workman Richard E. has picked up 954,277 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Workman Richard E. to a total of 954,277 representing a 6.2% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial holding company. The Company’s banking subsidiary is Midland States Bank (the Bank). The Company’s principal business activity has been lending to and accepting deposits from individuals, businesses, municipalities and other entities. The Company’s segments include Banking, which provides a range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, including loan products; commercial equipment leasing; mortgage loan sales and servicing; letters of credit; various types of deposit products, including checking, savings and time deposit accounts; merchant services, and corporate treasury management services; Commercial Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Origination and Servicing, which provides for the origination and servicing of government sponsored mortgages for multifamily and healthcare facilities, and Other, which includes the operating results of the Company and its wealth management business unit.
A glance at Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 545.68 million based on 14.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $34.41 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-12-13, Davis picked up 2,900 at a purchase price of $33.44. This brings their total holding to 2,900 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schultz unload 1,000 shares at a sale price of $33.61. This brings their total holding to 89,903.
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 Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) reported that Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.p. has picked up 3,173,529 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.p. to a total of 3,173,529 representing a 6.0% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, TCP Capital Corp. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company’s investment objective is to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. The Company invests in debt securities of middle-market companies. The Company holds interests in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP. The Company receives contractual interest payments on debt investments and originations, and equity appreciation through options, warrants, conversion rights or direct equity investments. The Company has various types of investment assets, such as equity, senior secured debt, and mezzanine/junior. Its portfolio includes its investments in various industries, such as software publishing; computer systems design and related services; business support services; insurance carriers; radio and television broadcasting; air transportation, and hospitals. Its investment advisor is Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC.
A glance at Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 897.47 million based on 53.04 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.92 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-05-27, Davis picked up 500 at a purchase price of $14.48. This brings their total holding to 9,000 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Flynn unload 2,000 shares at a sale price of $16.74. 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 Tcp Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TCPC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Sawyer Philip M. Picked Up Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY) reported that Sawyer Philip M. has picked up 788,444 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Sawyer Philip M. to a total of 788,444 representing a 4.5% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Invuity is a medical technology company focused on pioneering the use of advanced photonics to provide surgeons with improved direct visualization of surgical cavities during open minimally invasive and minimal access procedures. The patented Intelligent Photonics technology enables superior illumination and visualization and is designed to overcome the significant limitations of traditional surgical lighting options in the operating room. Our patented Intelligent Photonics is integrated into our single-use and reusable advanced surgical devices to address some of the critical intracavity illumination and visualization challenges facing surgeons today. These devices utilize our proprietary optical waveguide technology to direct and shape thermally cool, brilliant light into broad, uniform and volumetric illumination of the surgical target.
A glance at Invuity Inc. (NASDAQ:IVTY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 116.82 million based on 16.93 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.95 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-11-08, Mackaness picked up 1,700 at a purchase price of $5.75. This brings their total holding to 3,700 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Flynn unload 45,568 shares at a sale price of $6.01. This brings their total holding to 1,690,498.
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