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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.

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 HV Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HVBC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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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.

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 Astoria Financial Corp (NYSE:AF) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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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.

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 Bok Financial Corp Et Al (NASDAQ:BOKF) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Hilty David R is buying Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Hilty David R is buying Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Feb 16, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Hilty David R has picked up 903,276 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hilty David R to a total of 903,276 representing a 4.2% 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 2.18 billion based on 66.62 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $32.51 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-13, 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 73,535 shares at a sale price of $29.25. 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.

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Pl Capital, Llc. Picked Up Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) Shares

Pl Capital, Llc. Picked Up Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) Shares

Feb 16, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) reported that Pl Capital, Llc. has picked up 450,182 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pl Capital, Llc. to a total of 450,182 representing a 2.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Horizon Bancorp is a bank holding company. The Company provides a range of banking services in Northwestern and Central Indiana and Southwestern Michigan through its bank subsidiary, Horizon Bank, N.A. (the Bank), and other affiliated entities and Horizon Risk Management, Inc. The Bank is a full-service commercial bank offering commercial and retail banking services, corporate and individual trust and agency services and other services incident to banking. Horizon Risk Management, Inc. is a captive insurance company. The Bank’s loan portfolio consists of commercial loans, real estate loans, mortgage warehouse loans and consumer loans. The Bank’s investment securities include both securities available for sale and held to maturity. Its deposits include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, money market deposits and time deposits. The Bank maintains approximately 54 full service offices.

A glance at Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of  889.78 million based on 22.17 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $26.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-31, Winkler picked up 8,000 at a purchase price of $25.55. This brings their total holding to 8,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 735 shares at a sale price of $25.52. 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 Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBNC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Here’s Who Just Picked Up Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) Shares

Feb 16, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Mavredakis John G has picked up 929,099 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mavredakis John G to a total of 929,099 representing a 4.3% 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 2.18 billion based on 66.62 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $32.51 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-02-13, 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 73,535 shares at a sale price of $29.25. 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.

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EJF Capital Picked Up Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) Shares

EJF Capital Picked Up Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) Shares

Feb 16, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) reported that EJF Capital has picked up 311,894 of common stock as of 2017-02-16.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by EJF Capital to a total of 311,894 representing a 5.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company of Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the Bank). The Company is engaged in consumer, commercial and agricultural banking activities through the Bank. Through all of its branch locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, the Bank provides a range of commercial and consumer banking products and services to customers, including online and mobile banking options. It offers a range of loan products, including commercial loans, agricultural loans, residential mortgages, home equity lines-of-credit, commercial and industrial (C&I) loans and consumer loans. The Company’s investment portfolio consists of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity. Its primary sources of funds are deposits; amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans; other short-term investments, and funds provided from operations.

A glance at Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 65.68 million based on 5.27 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $12.57 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-11-10, Bianchi picked up 1,800 at a purchase price of $11.11. This brings their total holding to 9,500 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Westrate unload 3,741 shares at a sale price of $10.73. This brings their total holding to 93,769.

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 Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CZWI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Workman Richard E. is Buying Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) Shares

Workman Richard E. is Buying Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) Shares

Feb 14, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) reported that Workman Richard E. has picked up 954,277 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Workman Richard E. to a total of 954,277 representing a 6.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial holding company. The Company’s banking subsidiary is Midland States Bank (the Bank). The Company’s principal business activity has been lending to and accepting deposits from individuals, businesses, municipalities and other entities. The Company’s segments include Banking, which provides a range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, including loan products; commercial equipment leasing; mortgage loan sales and servicing; letters of credit; various types of deposit products, including checking, savings and time deposit accounts; merchant services, and corporate treasury management services; Commercial Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Origination and Servicing, which provides for the origination and servicing of government sponsored mortgages for multifamily and healthcare facilities, and Other, which includes the operating results of the Company and its wealth management business unit.

A glance at Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 545.68 million based on 14.40 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $34.41 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-12-13, Davis picked up 2,900 at a purchase price of $33.44. This brings their total holding to 2,900 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schultz unload 1,000 shares at a sale price of $33.61. This brings their total holding to 89,903.

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 Midland States Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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