Let's Get Started

Finance

Guesss Who Picked Up Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Guesss Who Picked Up Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Apr 7, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. has picked up 1,238,818 of common stock as of 2017-04-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. to a total of 1,238,818 representing a 5.9481% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a global independent investment bank that focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, financial restructurings and financial advisory services. The Company operates through three segments: Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring and Financial Advisory Services. The Company serves a set of clients across the world, including corporations, financial sponsors and government agencies. The Company provides financial professionals with an integrated platform that enables them to deliver advice to its clients. The Company also offers intellectual property advisory services. The Corporate Finance activities include two categories: M&A and capital markets advisory. The Financial Advisory Services segment includes financial opinions, and a range of valuation and financial consulting services in the United States. The Financial Restructuring segment provides advice to debtors and creditors in connection with recapitalization/deleveraging transactions.

A glance at Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.30 Billion based on 12.83 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $33.63 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-12, Schriesheim picked up 4,870 at a purchase price of $30.73. This brings their total holding to 16,361 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Beiser unload 11,029 shares at a sale price of $29.05. 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 Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more

Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRPA) is Attracting Smart Money

Apr 6, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRPA) reported that Jackson Square Partners, Llc. has picked up 7,432,018 of common stock as of 2017-04-06.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jackson Square Partners, Llc. to a total of 7,432,018 representing a 10.31% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. is a holding company. Through its interests in subsidiaries and other companies, the Company is primarily engaged in the online travel research and online commerce industries. The Company’s subsidiaries include TripAdvisor, Inc. (TripAdvisor), which owns and operates a portfolio of online travel brands, and BuySeasons, Inc., which owns and operates BuyCostumes.com and the Celebrate Express (BuySeasons) family of Websites. TripAdvisor is a travel site focusing on helping people around the world to plan and book a trip. TripAdvisor manages its business in two segments: Hotel, including click-based advertising, display-based advertising and subscription-based advertising, and Non-Hotel, including its attractions, restaurants and vacation rental businesses. BuySeasons is an online retailer and supplier of costumes, accessories, seasonal decor and party supplies.

A glance at Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRPA)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.01 Billion based on 72.07 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-12-22, Maffei picked up 1,845,909 at a purchase price of $27.28. This brings their total holding to 2,299,331 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Wendling unload 12 shares at a sale price of $15.51. This brings their total holding to 11,011.

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 Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRPA) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more
Guess Who Picked Up 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY) Shares

Guess Who Picked Up 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY) Shares

Apr 5, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY) reported that Mangano Robert F has picked up 506,207 of common stock as of 2017-04-05.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mangano Robert F to a total of 506,207 representing a 6.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, 1st Constitution Bancorp is the bank holding company for 1st Constitution Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a commercial bank, which is engaged in the business of commercial and retail banking. The Company operates through the Community Banking segment. The Community Banking segment consists of construction, commercial, retail and mortgage banking operations. As a community bank, the Bank offers a range of services (including demand, savings and time deposits and commercial and consumer/installment loans) to individuals, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations principally in the Fort Lee area of Bergen County and in Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset and Monmouth Counties of New Jersey. The Bank’s Mortgage Warehouse Funding Group offers revolving lines of credit that are available to licensed mortgage banking companies (the Warehouse Line of Credit). The Bank’s investment activities are classified as available for sale and held to maturity securities.

A glance at 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 146.49 Million based on 8.03 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.25 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-02, Barrett picked up 100 at a purchase price of $18.68. This brings their total holding to 100 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Tartaglia unload 500 shares at a sale price of $16.27. This brings their total holding to 20,868.

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 1St Constitution Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCCY) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more
Apollo Global Management Llc. (NYSE:APO) is Attracting Smart Money

Apollo Global Management Llc. (NYSE:APO) is Attracting Smart Money

Apr 4, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Apollo Global Management Llc. (NYSE:APO) reported that Tiger Global Management LLC. has picked up 10,752,901 of common stock as of 2017-04-04.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Tiger Global Management LLC. to a total of 10,752,901 representing a 5.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Apollo Global Management, LLC (Apollo) is an alternative investment manager in private equity, credit and real estate. The Company raises, invests and manages funds on behalf of pension, endowment and sovereign wealth funds, as well as other institutional and individual investors. The Company’s segments include private equity, credit and real estate. The private equity segment invests in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities and distressed debt investments. The credit segment invests in non-control corporate and structured debt instruments, including performing, stressed and distressed investments across the capital structure. The real estate segment invests in real estate equity for the acquisition and recapitalization of real estate assets, portfolios, platforms and operating companies, and real estate debt, including first mortgage and mezzanine loans, preferred equity and commercial mortgage backed securities.

A glance at Apollo Global Management Llc. (NYSE:APO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 4.66 Billion based on 187.14 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $24.59 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-04-03, Tiger picked up 26,900 at a purchase price of $24.97. This brings their total holding to 23,361,799 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Suydam unload 134,748 shares at a sale price of $22.90. This brings their total holding to 64,260.

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 Apollo Global Management Llc. (NYSE:APO) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more
Watson Jill Foss is Buying Credit Acceptance Corp (NASDAQ:CACC) Shares

Watson Jill Foss is Buying Credit Acceptance Corp (NASDAQ:CACC) Shares

Mar 31, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Credit Acceptance Corp (NASDAQ:CACC) reported that Watson Jill Foss has picked up 1,006,323 of common stock as of 2017-03-31.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Watson Jill Foss to a total of 1,006,323 representing a 5.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Credit Acceptance Corporation offers financing programs that enable automobile dealers to sell vehicles to consumers. The Company’s financing programs are offered through a network of automobile dealers. The Company has two Dealers financing programs: the Portfolio Program and the Purchase Program. Under the Portfolio Program, the Company advances money to dealers (Dealer Loan) in exchange for the right to service the underlying consumer loans. Under the Purchase Program, the Company buys the consumer loans from the dealers (Purchased Loan) and keeps the amounts collected from the consumer. Dealer Loans and Purchased Loans are collectively referred to as Loans. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s target market included approximately 60,000 independent and franchised automobile dealers in the United States. The Company has market area managers located throughout the United States that market its programs to dealers, enroll new dealers and support active dealers.

A glance at Credit Acceptance Corp (NASDAQ:CACC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 412.12 Billion based on 19.88 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $199.41 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-06-17, Whitman picked up 100 at a purchase price of $166.05. This brings their total holding to 200 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Watson unload 10,000 shares at a sale price of $198.00. This brings their total holding to 853,424.

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 Credit Acceptance Corp (NASDAQ:CACC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more
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.

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 American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

 

read more
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.

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 Midwestone Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOFG) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

 

read more
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.

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 Si Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SIFI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more
Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:BCRH) is Attracting Smart Money

Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:BCRH) is Attracting Smart Money

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:BCRH) reported that Sompo Holdings, Inc. has picked up 2,911,518 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Sompo Holdings, Inc. to a total of 2,911,518 representing a 33.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. provides collateralized reinsurance in the property catastrophe market and invests in various insurance-linked securities. The Company conducts its operations through its subsidiaries, including Blue Capital Re Ltd. (Blue Capital Re), which provides collateralized reinsurance, and Blue Capital Re ILS Ltd. (Blue Capital Re ILS), which conducts hedging and other investment activities. Blue Capital Re provides reinsurance to third-party insurance and reinsurance companies through reinsurance contracts, either directly with the cedant or on a fronted basis. Blue Capital Re ILS may purchase catastrophe bonds to access certain risks. Blue Capital Re or Blue Capital Re ILS may buy and sell industry loss warranties as a way to access certain risks. Blue Capital Re ILS’ portfolio may include over-the-counter or exchange-traded futures or options listed on catastrophe indexes, such as catastrophe or weather derivatives.

A glance at Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:BCRH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 163.74 Million based on 8.76 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.65 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-02-08, Weale picked up 2,800 at a purchase price of $17.78. This brings their total holding to 3,267 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Montpelier unload 51,000 shares at a sale price of $20.00. 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 Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:BCRH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

Subscribe below and we’ll keep you on top of what’s happening before it moves markets.

 

 

 

read more