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Guess Who Picked American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB) Shares

Guess Who Picked American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB) Shares

Mar 30, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB) reported that Maltese Capital Management Llc. has picked up 440,709 of common stock as of 2017-03-30.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Maltese Capital Management Llc. to a total of 440,709 representing a 6.60% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, American River Bankshares is a bank holding company. The Company’s banking subsidiary is American River Bank (the Bank). The Bank’s primary business is serving the commercial banking needs of small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank accepts checking and savings deposits; offers money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit; makes secured and unsecured commercial loans, secured real estate loans, and other installment and term loans, and offers other customary banking services. The Bank also conducts lease financing for various types of business equipment, from computer software to heavy earth-moving equipment. It serves various communities located in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sonoma and Amador counties. It also serves Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties through loan production offices located in the Cities of San Jose and San Ramon. Its loans include real estate construction loans; lease financing receivable; agriculture loans, and consumer loans.

A glance at American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 98.93 Million based on 6.68 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $14.85 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-03, Owensby picked up 3,310 at a purchase price of $15.14. This brings their total holding to 3,310 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Taber unload 78 shares at a sale price of $12.25. This brings their total holding to 151,692.

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Midwestone Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOFG) is Attracting Smart Money

Midwestone Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOFG) is Attracting Smart Money

Mar 30, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Midwestone Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOFG) reported that Morrison John M has picked up 431,393 of common stock as of 2017-03-30.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Morrison John M to a total of 431,393 representing a 3.6% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding and financial holding company. The Company operates through its bank subsidiaries, MidWestOne Bank, Central Bank and MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. MidWestOne Bank and Central Bank provide service retail banking in the communities in which their respective branch offices are located. Its deposit products include checking and other demand deposit accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, non-interest-bearing demand deposits and money market accounts. MidWestOne Bank and Central Bank offer commercial and industrial, agricultural, real estate mortgage and consumer loans. Other products and services include debit cards, automated teller machines, online banking, mobile banking and safe deposit boxes. The principal service consists of making loans to and accepting deposits from individuals, businesses, governmental units and institutional customers.

A glance at Midwestone Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOFG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 409.61 Million based on 11.96 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $34.24 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-08-09, Hatch picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $28.84. This brings their total holding to 1,035 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Morrison unload 2,000,000 shares at a sale price of $32.88. This brings their total holding to 245,693.

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Guess Who Picked Up Si Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SIFI) Shares

Guess Who Picked Up Si Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SIFI) Shares

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Si Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SIFI) reported that Clover Partners, L.p. has picked up 617,773 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Clover Partners, L.p. to a total of 617,773 representing less than 5.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, SI Financial Group, Inc. is a holding company for Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company (the Bank). The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering a range of financial services to consumers and businesses in its market area, including insurance, trust and investment services. The Bank accepts deposits from the general public and uses those funds to originate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, multi-family and commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and construction and consumer loans. The Bank also purchases commercial business loans, including loans fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Bank sells certain fixed-rate one- to four-family residential conforming loans it originates in the secondary market with the servicing retained. The remainder of the Bank’s loan portfolio is originated for investment.

A glance at Si Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SIFI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 164.17 Million based on 12.20 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.55 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-12-08, Engle picked up 500 at a purchase price of $11.22. This brings their total holding to 9,907 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gervais unload 5,379 shares at a sale price of $11.26. This brings their total holding to 14,657.

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

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

Mar 27, 2017

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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First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) is Attracting Smart Money

First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) is Attracting Smart Money

Mar 22, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) reported that First National Corp Employee Stock Ownership Plan has picked up 247,283 of common stock as of 2017-03-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by First National Corp Employee Stock Ownership Plan to a total of 247,283 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, First National Corporation is a bank holding company of First Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a commercial bank, which provides loan, deposit, wealth management and other products and services in the Shenandoah Valley and central regions of Virginia. Loan products and services include personal loans, residential mortgages, home equity loans and commercial loans. Deposit products and services include checking, savings, and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit and cash management accounts. The Bank offers other services, including Internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture and other traditional banking services. The Bank’s wealth management department offers estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, individual retirement accounts and estate settlement.

A glance at First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 69.95 Million based on 4.93 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $14.20 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-20, Brannock picked up 10 at a purchase price of $14.25. This brings their total holding to 502 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 245,124 shares at a sale price of $6.20. This brings their total holding to 152,655.

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Seidman Lawrence B is Buying HV Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HVBC) Shares

Seidman Lawrence B is Buying HV Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HVBC) Shares

Mar 22, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), HV Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HVBC) reported that Seidman Lawrence B has picked up 14,711 of common stock as of 2017-03-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Seidman Lawrence B to a total of 14,711 representing a 0.67% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, HV Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Huntingdon Valley Bank (the Bank). The Bank provides residential and commercial loans to its general service area (Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia Counties of Pennsylvania). It offers a range of savings, checking and certificate of deposit accounts to its retail and business customers. Its principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public in its market area and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, primarily in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans (including multi-family loans), home equity loans and home equity lines of credit, and construction loans. It offers various services, such as online banking, mobile banking, bill pay, consumer information, student banking, school savings, debit cards, telephone banking, automated teller machines, safe deposit boxes, cash management, merchant services and payroll services.

A glance at HV Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HVBC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 30.05 Million based on 2.18 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $14.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-16, Jacobsen picked up 824 at a purchase price of $14.40. This brings their total holding to 6,300 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bain unload 1,800,000 shares at a sale price of $54.14. This brings their total holding to 4,283,840.

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Basswood Capital is Buying Astoria Financial Corp (NYSE:AF) Shares

Basswood Capital is Buying Astoria Financial Corp (NYSE:AF) Shares

Mar 10, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Astoria Financial Corp (NYSE:AF) reported that Basswood Capital has picked up 1,958,376 of common stock as of 2017-03-10.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Basswood Capital to a total of 1,958,376 representing a 1.93% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Astoria Financial Corporation is the unitary savings and loan holding company of Astoria Bank and its subsidiaries. The Company’s principal business is the operation of its subsidiary, Astoria Bank, which is a local, community-oriented bank. Astoria Bank’s business is attracting retail deposits from the general public and businesses and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, principal repayments on loans and securities and borrowings, in multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans, one- to four- family, or residential, mortgage loans, and mortgage-backed securities. Astoria Bank also invests in consumer and other loans, the United States Government, government agency and government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), securities and other investments. The Company offers negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) and demand deposit accounts, money market accounts, passbook and statement savings accounts, and certificates of deposit.

A glance at Astoria Financial Corp (NYSE:AF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.16 Billion based on 101.23 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $21.53 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-02-05, Corrado picked up 19,700 at a purchase price of $12.75. This brings their total holding to 44,700 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Destefano unload 15,213 shares at a sale price of $18.51. This brings their total holding to 38,032.

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EJF Capital is Buying Phh Corp (NYSE:PHH) Shares

EJF Capital is Buying Phh Corp (NYSE:PHH) Shares

Mar 9, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Phh Corp (NYSE:PHH) reported that EJF Capital has picked up 4,489,000 of common stock as of 2017-03-09.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by EJF Capital to a total of 4,489,000 representing a 8.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, PHH Corporation (PHH) is a non-bank mortgage originator and servicer of the United States residential mortgage loans. The Company conducts its business through two segments: Mortgage Production and Mortgage Servicing. Its Mortgage Production segment originates, purchases and sells mortgage loans through PHH Mortgage. The Mortgage Production segment includes PHH Home Loans, which is a joint venture that it maintains with Realogy Corporation. The Mortgage Servicing segment services mortgage loans originated by PHH Mortgage and acts as a subservicer for certain clients that own the underlying servicing rights. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, PHH Mortgage Corporation and its subsidiaries (PHH Mortgage), the Company provides outsourced mortgage banking services to various clients, including financial institutions and real estate brokers throughout the United States and re focused on originating, selling, and servicing and subservicing residential mortgage loans..

A glance at Phh Corp (NYSE:PHH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 655.78 Million based on 53.60 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $12.49 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-07-08, Citadel picked up 6,378 at a purchase price of $23.96. This brings their total holding to 0 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Parseghian unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $27.09. This brings their total holding to 20,051.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Bok Financial Corp Et Al (NASDAQ:BOKF) Shares

Here’s Who Just Picked Up Bok Financial Corp Et Al (NASDAQ:BOKF) Shares

Mar 6, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bok Financial Corp Et Al (NASDAQ:BOKF) reported that George Kaiser Family Foundation has picked up 2,714,286 of common stock as of 2017-03-06.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by George Kaiser Family Foundation to a total of 2,714,286 representing a 4.14% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, BOK Financial Corporation is a financial holding company. The Company offers full service banking in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Kansas/Missouri. Its segments include Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Wealth Management, and Funds Management and Other. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending, treasury and cash management services, and customer risk management products for small businesses, middle market and commercial customers. The Consumer Banking segment includes retail lending and deposit services, lending and deposit services to small business customers served through the retail branch network and all mortgage banking activities. The Wealth Management segment provides fiduciary services, private bank services and investment advisory services in all markets; underwrites state and municipal securities, and engages in brokerage and trading activities. The Funds Management unit manages overall liquidity needs and interest rate risk.

A glance at Bok Financial Corp Et Al (NASDAQ:BOKF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 5.48 billion based on 65.49 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $83.20 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-09-04, Walker picked up 3,650 at a purchase price of $67.88. This brings their total holding to 3,670 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Nell unload 333 shares at a sale price of $83.30. This brings their total holding to 0.

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