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Guess Who Picked Up Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) Shares

Guess Who Picked Up Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) Shares

Mar 7, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST) reported that Heartland Advisors Inc. has picked up 653,976 of common stock as of 2017-03-07.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Heartland Advisors Inc. to a total of 653,976 representing a 0.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Destination Maternity Corporation, formerly Mothers Work, Inc. is a designer and retailer of maternity apparel in the United States. The Company operates a chain of maternity apparel specialty stores. The Company operates through the design, manufacture, and sale of maternity apparel and related accessories segment. It operates approximately 1,815 retail locations, including over 540 stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,280 leased departments located within department stores and baby specialty stores throughout the United States, in Puerto Rico and, in England. The Company sells merchandise on the Internet, primarily through its Motherhood.com, APeaInThePod.com and DestinationMaternity.com Websites. The Company also sells its merchandise through its Canadian Website, MotherhoodCanada.ca, through Amazon.com in the United States, and through Websites of certain of its retail partners.

A glance at Destination Maternity Corp (NASDAQ:DEST)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 68.95 Million based on 14.01 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $4.95 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-12-12, Erdos picked up 15,000 at a purchase price of $15.15. This brings their total holding to 39,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Tirnauer unload 11,243 shares at a sale price of $30.48. This brings their total holding to 31,340.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) Shares

Guess Who Just Picked Up Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) Shares

Mar 3, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) reported that MHR Fund Management has picked up 14,980,528 of common stock as of 2017-03-03.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by MHR Fund Management to a total of 14,980,528 representing a 15.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Navistar International Corporation is a holding company whose principal operating entities are Navistar, Inc. and Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC). The Company’s segments include Truck, Parts, Global Operations (collectively, Manufacturing operations) and Financial Services, which consists of NFC and its foreign finance operations (collectively, Financial Services operations). The Truck segment manufactures and distributes Class 4 through 8 trucks, buses and military vehicles under the International and IC Bus brands, along with production of engines. The Parts segment supports its brands of International commercial trucks, IC buses and engines. The Global Operations segment includes operations of its subsidiary, International Industria de Motores da America do Sul Ltda. (IIAA). The Financial Services segment provides and manages retail, wholesale and lease financing of products sold by the Truck and Parts segments and their dealers.

A glance at Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.18 billion based on 97.95 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $27.68 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-12-21, D’arcy picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $31.78. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hammes unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $29.04. This brings their total holding to 5,261.

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Hma Acquisition, Inc. is Buying Stage Stores Inc. (NYSE:SSI) Shares

Hma Acquisition, Inc. is Buying Stage Stores Inc. (NYSE:SSI) Shares

Mar 2, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Stage Stores Inc. (NYSE:SSI) reported that Hma Acquisition, Inc. has picked up 1,366,415 of common stock as of 2017-03-02.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hma Acquisition, Inc. to a total of 1,366,415 representing a 5.03% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Stage Stores, Inc. operates specialty department stores mainly in small and mid-sized towns and communities. The Company’s department stores offer a range of brand name and private label apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. The Company operates approximately 830 specialty department stores in over 40 states under the BEALLS, GOODY’S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE nameplates and a direct-to-consumer business. The Company’s direct-to-consumer business consists of its e-commerce Website and Send program. The Company’s e-commerce Website includes a range of merchandise categories found in its stores, as well as other product offerings. The Company’s in-store Send program allows customers to have merchandise shipped directly to their homes if the preferred size or color is not available in their local store. The Company’s private label portfolio brands are developed and sourced through agreements with third-party vendors.

A glance at Stage Stores Inc. (NYSE:SSI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 57.88 Million based on 27.17 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $2.13 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-06-20, Lundy picked up 4,000 at a purchase price of $5.18. This brings their total holding to 89,807 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Shein unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $22.42. This brings their total holding to 42,531.

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Guess Who Picked Up Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) Shares

Guess Who Picked Up Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) Shares

Mar 1, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) reported that Icahn Capital LP has picked up 3,254,504 of common stock as of 2017-03-01.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Integrated Icahn Capital LP to a total of 3,254,504 representing a 3.32% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Navistar International Corporation is a holding company whose principal operating entities are Navistar, Inc. and Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC). The Company’s segments include Truck, Parts, Global Operations (collectively, Manufacturing operations) and Financial Services, which consists of NFC and its foreign finance operations (collectively, Financial Services operations). The Truck segment manufactures and distributes Class 4 through 8 trucks, buses and military vehicles under the International and IC Bus brands, along with production of engines. The Parts segment supports its brands of International commercial trucks, IC buses and engines. The Global Operations segment includes operations of its subsidiary, International Industria de Motores da America do Sul Ltda. (IIAA). The Financial Services segment provides and manages retail, wholesale and lease financing of products sold by the Truck and Parts segments and their dealers.

A glance at Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.27 billion based on 81.71 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $28.61 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-12-21, D’arcy picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $31.78. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hammes unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $29.04. This brings their total holding to 5,261.

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 Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Build A Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:BBW) is Attracting Smart Money

Build A Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:BBW) is Attracting Smart Money

Feb 27, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Build A Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:BBW) reported that Point72 Asset Management has picked up 2,341,479 of common stock as of 2017-02-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Point72 Asset Management to a total of 2,341,479 representing a 14.8% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is primarily a specialty retailer offering a make your own stuffed animal interactive retail-entertainment experience. The Company’s segments include direct-to-consumer (DTC), international franchising and commercial. The DTC segment includes the activities of Company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark, and other retail delivery operations, including its e-commerce sites and temporary stores. The international franchising segment includes the licensing activities of its franchise agreements with store locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Mexico. The commercial segment markets the naming and branding rights of its intellectual properties for third-party use. Its retail stores offer various merchandise, including over 30 different styles of animals to be stuffed, sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, and a range of clothing, shoes and accessories, among others.

A glance at Build A Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:BBW)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 183.24 million based on 15.85 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $9.45 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-07-29, Fencl picked up 2,000 at a purchase price of $10.50. This brings their total holding to 128,007 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gould unload 6,000 shares at a sale price of $19.90. This brings their total holding to 40,145.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Shares

Here’s Who Just Picked Up Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Shares

Feb 24, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH) reported that Jackson Square Partners, Llc. has picked up 6,791,128 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jackson Square Partners, Llc. to a total of 6,791,128 representing a 4.73% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies with operations primarily in North America, South America and Europe. The Company operates through two business segments: Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group (BSG). Sally Beauty Supply is a domestic and international chain of cash and carry retail stores, which offers professional beauty supplies to both salon professionals and retail customers primarily in North America, Puerto Rico, and parts of Europe and South America. BSG, including its franchise-based business Armstrong McCall, is a full service beauty supply distributor, which offers professional brands of beauty products directly to salons and salon professionals through its own sales force and professional-only stores (including franchise stores) in partially exclusive geographical territories in North America and parts of Europe.

A glance at Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SBH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.10 billion based on 142.56 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.37 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-11-19, Brickman picked up 20,000 at a purchase price of $25.35. This brings their total holding to 139,874 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Minton unload 11,250 shares at a sale price of $22.88. This brings their total holding to 15,389.

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Byrne Patrick Picked Up Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) Shares

Byrne Patrick Picked Up Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) Shares

Feb 23, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) reported that Byrne Patrick has picked up 6,612,122 of common stock as of 2017-02-23.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Byrne Patrick to a total of 6,612,122 representing a 26.6% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering a range of merchandise, including furniture, home decor, bedding and bath, houseware, jewelry and watches, apparel and designer accessories, health and beauty products, electronics and computers, and sporting goods, among other products. The Company operates through two segments: direct business and partner business. Its direct business includes sales made to individual consumers and businesses. For the Company’s partner business, it sells merchandise from manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers. The Company also sells books, magazines, compact discs (CDs), digital versatile discs (DVDs) and video games under books, movies, music and games (BMMG) category. It sells these products through its Internet Websites located at www.overstock.com, www.o.co and www.o.biz. The Company offers approximately 877,000 non-BMMG products and 1.1 million BMMG products.

A glance at Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 455.66 million based on 25.43 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-15, Simon picked up 70,000 at a purchase price of $16.96. This brings their total holding to 147,417 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Tabacco unload 20,000 shares at a sale price of $18.26. This brings their total holding to 41,266.

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Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE:LAD) is Attracting Smart Money

Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE:LAD) is Attracting Smart Money

Feb 23, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE:LAD) reported that Deboer Sidney B has picked up 1,262,231 of common stock as of 2017-02-23.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Deboer Sidney B to a total of 1,262,231 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Lithia Motors, Inc. is an operator of automotive franchises and a retailer of new and used vehicles and services. The Company operates in three segments: Domestic, Import and Luxury. Its Domestic segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles of Chrysler, General Motors and Ford. Its Import segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Volkswagen. Its Luxury segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. Its franchises in each segment sell used vehicles, parts and automotive services, and automotive finance and insurance products. Its operations involve the use, handling, storage and contracting for recycling and disposal of materials, such as motor oil and filters, transmission fluids, antifreeze, refrigerants, paints, thinners, batteries, cleaning products, lubricants, degreasing agents, tires and fuel.

A glance at Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE:LAD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.39 billion based on 23.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $97.32 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-04-26, Becker picked up 140 at a purchase price of $83.98. This brings their total holding to 65,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Cain unload 1,182 shares at a sale price of $101.82. This brings their total holding to 12,824.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Tailored Brands Inc. (NYSE:TLRD) Shares

Guess Who Just Picked Up Tailored Brands Inc. (NYSE:TLRD) Shares

Feb 21, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tailored Brands Inc. (NYSE:TLRD) reported that Park West Asset Management has picked up 872,100 of common stock as of 2017-02-21.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Park West Asset Management to a total of 872,100 representing a 1.8% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Tailored Brands, Inc. is a holding company of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. The Company is a specialty apparel retailer offering suits, suit separates, sport coats, slacks, business casual, sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, shoes and accessories for men and tuxedo and suit rental product. It operates through two segments: Retail and Corporate Apparel. The Retail segment includes over four retail merchandising brands: Men’s Wearhouse/Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank, Moores, and K&G. Specialty apparel merchandise offered by its retail merchandising concepts include suits, suit separates, sport coats, business casual, sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, shoes and accessories for men. Women’s career apparel, sportswear and accessories, such as shoes and children’s apparel, are offered at its K&G stores. The Corporate Apparel segment includes corporate apparel and uniform operations conducted by Twin Hill in the United States and Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy in the United Kingdom.

A glance at Tailored Brands Inc. (NYSE:TLRD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.13 billion based on 48.74 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.85 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-30, Eminence picked up 1,110,000 at a purchase price of $20.00. This brings their total holding to 7,253,578 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Becker unload 2,723 shares at a sale price of $26.18. This brings their total holding to 0.

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