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Capital World Investors is Buying Transdigm Group Inc. (NYSE:TDG) Shares

Apr 10, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Transdigm Group Inc. (NYSE:TDG) reported that Capital World Investors has picked up 5,526,700 of common stock as of 2017-04-10.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Capital World Investors to a total of 5,526,700 representing a 10.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components for use on commercial and military aircraft in service. The Company operates through three segments: Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation. The Power & Control segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that provide power to or control power of the aircraft utilizing electronic, fluid, power and mechanical motion control technologies. The Airframe segment includes operations that primarily develop and market systems and components that are used in non-power airframe applications utilizing airframe and cabin structure technologies. The Non-aviation segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market products for non-aviation markets. Its product offerings include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, engineered latching and locking devices, and seat belts and safety restraints.

A glance at Transdigm Group Inc. (NYSE:TDG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 12.21 Billion based on 52.84 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $228.71 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-14, Small picked up 2,121 at a purchase price of $234.27. This brings their total holding to 327,681 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Reiss unload 1,205 shares at a sale price of $253.79. This brings their total holding to 3,600.

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Guess Who Picked Taser International Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) Shares

Apr 4, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Taser International Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) reported that Villere St Denis J & Co Llc. has picked up 3,314,363 of common stock as of 2017-04-04.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Villere St Denis J & Co Llc. to a total of 3,314,363 representing a 6.34% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, TASER International, Inc. is engaged in development, manufacture and sale of conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) for use by law enforcement, military, corrections and private security personnel, and by private individuals for personal defense. The Company is also engaged in development of connected wearable on-officer cameras. It operates through two segments: the sale of CEWs, accessories, and other related products and services (the TASER Weapons segment), and the Axon business, focused on devices, wearables, applications, cloud and mobile products (the Axon segment). Its TASER Weapons product line includes TASER X26P, TASER X2, TASER C2, TASER Pulse and Replacement Cartridges. Its hardware products include Axon Body 2, Axon Flex, Axon Flex 2, TASER CAM HD, Axon Fleet, Axon Interview, Axon Signal and Axon Dock. Its Axon software and mobile technologies include Evidence.com, Evidence.com for Prosecutors, Evidence Sync, Axon Capture, Axon View, Axon Five, Axon Convert and Axon Detect.

A glance at Taser International Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.17 Billion based on 52.33 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.36 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-03-07, Partovi picked up 50,000 at a purchase price of $19.91. This brings their total holding to 267,406 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Behrendt unload 19,751 shares at a sale price of $23.01. This brings their total holding to 30,762.

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Atzmon Menachem Picked Icts International N V (OTCMKTS:ICTSF) Shares

Mar 31, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Icts International N V (OTCMKTS:ICTSF) reported that Atzmon Menachem has picked up 3,000,000 of common stock as of 2017-03-31.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Atzmon Menachem to a total of 3,000,000 representing a 14.29% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, ICTS International N.V. (ICTS) is engaged in the provision of aviation security and other aviation services. The Company operates in three segments: corporate, airport security and other aviation services, and technology. The airport security and other aviation services segment provide security and other services to airlines and airport authorities, predominantly in Europe and the United States. The technology segment is involved in the development and sale of identity security software to financial and other institutions, in Europe and the United States. ICTS, through its subsidiary, Huntleigh USA, Corp. (Huntleigh), engages primarily in non-security related activities in the United States. ICTS, through I-SEC International Security B.V. (I-SEC) and its subsidiaries, supplies aviation security services at airports in Europe and the Far East. ICTS, through Au10tix Ltd. (Au10Tix) and AU10TIX B.V., develops technological systems and solutions for financial and other institutions.

A glance at Icts International N V (OTCMKTS:ICTSF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 4.93 Million based on 10.96 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.450 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-12-06, Atzmon picked up 1,500,000 at a purchase price of $0.40. This brings their total holding to 3,000,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Atzmon unload 128,840 shares at a sale price of $2.10. This brings their total holding to 0.

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

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

Mar 24, 2017

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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Udvar-hazy Steven F. Just Picked Up Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) Shares

Udvar-hazy Steven F. Just Picked Up Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) Shares

Feb 6, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) reported that Udvar-hazy Steven F. has picked up 7,030,593 of common stock as of 2017-02-06.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Udvar-hazy Steven F. to a total of 7,030,593 representing a 6.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Air Lease Corporation is an aircraft leasing company. The Company is principally engaged in purchasing new commercial jet transport aircraft directly from aircraft manufacturers, such as The Boeing Company (Boeing) and Airbus S.A.S. (Airbus), and leasing those aircraft to airlines across the world. Along with its leasing activities, the Company sells aircraft from its operating lease portfolio to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies and airlines. The Company also provides fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. The Company provides aircraft to airline customers in various markets, such as Asia, the Pacific Rim, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and North America. The Company owns approximately 240 aircraft, including over 180 single-aisle narrowbody jet aircraft, approximately 40 twin-aisle widebody jet aircraft and over 20 turboprop aircraft.

A glance at Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.86 billion based on 102.84 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $37.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-08-24, Udvar-Hazy picked up 3,000 at a purchase price of $30.23. This brings their total holding to 1,209,558 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Khatibi unload 10,871 shares at a sale price of $35.09. This brings their total holding to 143,616.

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 Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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