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Pico Holdings Inc is Buying Ucp Inc. (NYSE:UCP) Shares

Apr 11, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ucp Inc. (NYSE:UCP) reported that Pico Holdings Inc /new has picked up 10,401,722 of common stock as of 2017-04-11.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pico Holdings Inc /new to a total of 10,401,722 representing a 56.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, UCP, Inc. is a homebuilder and land developer with a focus on residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales. The Company operates in two segments: homebuilding and land development. The homebuilding and land segments include two geographic regions: West and Southeast. The Company operates in the states of California, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. In California, the Company primarily operates in the Central Valley area (Fresno and Madera counties), the Monterey Bay area (Monterey County), the South San Francisco Bay area (Santa Clara and San Benito counties) and in Southern California (Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern counties). In Washington State, it operates in the Puget Sound area (King, Snohomish, Thurston and Kitsap counties). In North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, its operations are in the Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Nashville markets.

A glance at Ucp Inc. (NYSE:UCP)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 89.45 Million based on 7.96 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $11.32 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-05-18, Cortney picked up 9,743 at a purchase price of $7.45. This brings their total holding to 25,493 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Buckingham unload 12,289 shares at a sale price of $12.03. This brings their total holding to 921,327.

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Guess Who Picked Up Capital Senior Living Corp (NYSE:CSU) Shares

Apr 7, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Capital Senior Living Corp (NYSE:CSU) reported that Radix Partners Llc has picked up 517,495 of common stock as of 2017-04-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Radix Partners Llc to a total of 517,495 representing a 1.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Capital Senior Living Corporation is an operator of senior living communities in the United States in terms of resident capacity. The Company operates over 10 senior living communities in approximately 20 states, including over 70 senior living communities, which the Company owns and over 50 senior living communities the Company leases. The Company also operates a home care agency. The Company provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living and assisted living services, and also provides home care services at one of its communities. The Company also fosters the wellness of its residents by offering access to health screenings, such as blood pressure checks; periodic special services, such as influenza inoculations; dietary and similar programs, as well as ongoing exercise and fitness classes. It offers a range of assisted living care and services, including personal care services, around the clock staffing, support services and supplemental services.

A glance at Capital Senior Living Corp (NYSE:CSU)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 417.49 Million based on 30.04 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.90 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-02, Arbiter picked up 100,000 at a purchase price of $15.13. This brings their total holding to 4,490,769 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hollister unload 1,387 shares at a sale price of $11.70. This brings their total holding to 5,826.

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Hughes B Wayne Et Al Picked Up American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) Shares

Hughes B Wayne Et Al Picked Up American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) Shares

Apr 6, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) reported that Hughes B Wayne Et Al has picked up 10,412,235 of common stock as of 2017-04-06.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hughes B Wayne Et Al Inc. to a total of 10,412,235 representing a 4.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, American Homes 4 Rent is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, renovating, leasing and operating single-family homes as rental properties. The Company’s primary objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders through dividends and capital appreciation by acquiring, renovating, leasing and operating single-family homes as rental properties. As of December 31, 2016, it owned 48,422 single-family properties in 22 states, including 1,119 properties held for sale, and had an additional 47 properties in escrow that it intended to acquire. Its integrated operating platform offers property management, acquisitions, construction, marketing, leasing, financial and administrative functions. The Company may seek to invest in condominium units, townhouses and real estate-related debt investments. The Company is externally managed and advised by American Homes 4 Rent Advisor, LLC (the Advisor).

A glance at American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.08 Billion based on 257.24 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $23.62 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-22, Hughes picked up 2,192,982 at a purchase price of $22.80. This brings their total holding to 10,412,235 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 12,000 shares at a sale price of $21.70. This brings their total holding to 20,799.

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Guess Who Picked Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) Shares

Guess Who Picked Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) Shares

Apr 5, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) reported that Marcato Capital Management has picked up 4,136,481 of common stock as of 2017-04-05.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Marcato Capital Management to a total of 4,136,481 representing a 14.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Trinity Place Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded vertically integrated real estate company focused on appropriate risk-adjusted real estate investments in the United States. The Company currently has over 500,000 square feet in active management and/or under development.

A glance at Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 212.45 Million based on 29.34 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $7.24 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-14, Mfp picked up 136,449 at a purchase price of $7.50. This brings their total holding to 3,670,577 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Marcato unload 12,200 shares at a sale price of $7.24. This brings their total holding to 4,136,481.

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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.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD) Shares

Mar 31, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD) reported that Leucadia National has picked up 10,838,115 of common stock as of 2017-03-31.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Leucadia National to a total of 10,838,115 representing a 70.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, HomeFed Corporation is a developer and owner of residential and mixed-use real estate projects in California, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Maine and New York. The Company operates through three segments: real estate, farming and corporate. Its real estate operations consist of a range of residential and commercial land development projects and other unimproved land, all in various stages of development, and retail and office operating properties. Real estate also includes the equity method investments in Brooklyn Renaissance Holding Company LLC (BRP Holding) and Brooklyn Renaissance Hotel LLC (BRP Hotel). Its farming operations consist of the Rampage property, which includes an operating grape vineyard. The Company, as the owner of development projects, is engaged in a range of activities, including design engineering, grading raw land, constructing public infrastructure and finishing individual lots for home sites or other facilities.

A glance at Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 688.10 Million based on 15.45 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $45.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-23, Leucadia picked up 783,889  at a purchase price of $39.95. This brings their total holding to 10,838,115 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cumming unload 65,704 shares at a sale price of $39.95. This brings their total holding to 0.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD) Shares

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD) reported that Cumming Ian M. has picked up 2,500 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Cumming Ian M. to a total of 2,500 representing less than 0.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, HomeFed Corporation is a developer and owner of residential and mixed-use real estate projects in California, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Maine and New York. The Company operates through three segments: real estate, farming and corporate. Its real estate operations consist of a range of residential and commercial land development projects and other unimproved land, all in various stages of development, and retail and office operating properties. Real estate also includes the equity method investments in Brooklyn Renaissance Holding Company LLC (BRP Holding) and Brooklyn Renaissance Hotel LLC (BRP Hotel). Its farming operations consist of the Rampage property, which includes an operating grape vineyard. The Company, as the owner of development projects, is engaged in a range of activities, including design engineering, grading raw land, constructing public infrastructure and finishing individual lots for home sites or other facilities.

A glance at Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 682.82 Million based on 15.45 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $44.20 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-23, Leucadia picked up 783,889  at a purchase price of $39.95. This brings their total holding to 10,838,115 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cumming unload 65,704 shares at a sale price of $39.95. 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 Homefed Corp (OTCMKTS:HOFD) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B) Shares

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B) reported that GAMCO Investors has picked up 1,257,741 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by GAMCO Investors to a total of 1,257,741 representing a 4.02% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Lennar Corporation is a provider of real estate related financial services, commercial real estate, investment management and finance company. The Company is a homebuilder that operates in various states. Its segments include Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding West, Lennar Financial Services, Rialto and Lennar Multifamily. It is a developer of multifamily rental properties. Its Homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development and sale of residential land. It operates primarily under the Lennar brand name. The Lennar Financial Services segment includes mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of its homes and others. The Rialto segment is a real estate, investment management, and finance company. The Lennar Multifamily segment focuses on developing a portfolio of institutional multifamily rental properties in the United States markets.

A glance at Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 11.74 Billion based on 31.30 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $40.78 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-01-15, Olivera picked up 248 at a purchase price of $40.85. This brings their total holding to 4,708 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Olivera unload 166 shares at a sale price of $42.93. This brings their total holding to 4,542.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) Shares

Guess Who Just Picked Up Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) Shares

Mar 28, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) reported that Nomura Holdings Inc. has picked up 2,273,701 of common stock as of 2017-03-28.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Nomura Holdings Inc. to a total of 2,273,701 representing a 7.99% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Tiptree Inc., formerly Tiptree Financial Inc., is a diversified holding company that acquires and manages controlling interests of operating businesses. The Company conducts its operations through Tiptree Operating Company, LLC (the Operating Company). It operates through five segments: insurance and insurance services, specialty finance, real estate, asset management, and corporate and other. The insurance and insurance services segment operates through Fortegra Financial Corporation. The specialty finance segment operates through Siena Capital Finance LLC and Luxury Mortgage Corp. The real estate segment operates through Care LLC. The asset management segment operations include Telos Asset Management’s management of collateralized loan obligations and Muni Capital Management’s management of Non-Profit Preferred Funding Trust I. The corporate and other segment operations include Tiptree Direct Holdings LLC (TDH) and Muni Funding Company of America LLC (MFCA).

A glance at Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 202.17 Million based on 28.47 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $7.10 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-03-24, Ilany picked up 4,000 at a purchase price of $6.70. This brings their total holding to 58,419 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bell unload 66 shares at a sale price of $6.50. This brings their total holding to 42,987.

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