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

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Houlihan Lokey Inc. (NYSE:HLI) reported that Hl Voting Trust has picked up 43,983,299 of common stock as of 2017-04-06.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hl Voting Trust to a total of 43,983,299 representing a 66.6% 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 2.23 Billion based on 12.83 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $33.95 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 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.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) reported that City Of London Investment Group Plc. has picked up 3,481,208 of common stock as of 2017-03-28.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by City Of London Investment Group Plc. to a total of 3,481,208 representing a 42.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, The Taiwan Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) in the Republic of China (ROC). The Fund invests in various sectors, including biotechnology and medical care; building material and construction; cement; chemical; communications and Internet; computer and peripheral equipment; electric and machinery; electronic parts and components; financial and insurance; foods; oil, gas and electricity; optoelectronic; plastics; semiconductor; shipping and transportation; textiles, and trading and consumers’ goods. The Fund’s investment advisor is JF International Management Inc.

A glance at Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 320.91 Million based on 8.22 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.10 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2010-09-29, Skinner picked up 4,900 at a purchase price of $16.50. This brings their total holding to 4,900 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Skinner unload 4,900 shares at a sale price of $17.09. This brings their total holding to 0.

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

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

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

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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Pbra (cayman) Co. is Buying Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) reported that Pbra (cayman) Co. has picked up 7,267,407 of common stock as of 2017-02-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pbra (cayman) Co. to a total of 7,267,407 representing a 7.78% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Essent Group Ltd. is a private mortgage insurance company. The Company is engaged in serving the United States housing finance industry. It offers private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. The primary mortgage insurance operations are conducted through Essent Guaranty, Inc. (Essent Guaranty), a subsidiary of the company, which maintains operations centers and operates additional underwriting and service centers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Irvine, California. Essent Guaranty is a mortgage insurer and is licensed to write mortgage insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Company offers primary and pool private mortgage insurance. Primary mortgage insurance provides protection on individual loans at specified coverage percentages. Pool insurance is used to provide additional credit for certain secondary market and other mortgage transactions.

A glance at Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 3.25 billion based on 93.39 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $34.75 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-06, Turnbull picked up 36,353 at a purchase price of $21.33. This brings their total holding to 49,864 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bhasin unload 13,131 shares at a sale price of $34.06. This brings their total holding to 294,331.

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 Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Pulte William J Picked Up Pultegroup Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Pultegroup Inc. (NYSE:PHM) reported that Pulte William J has picked up 23,117,664 of common stock as of 2017-02-17.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Pulte William J to a total of 23,117,664 representing a 7.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, PulteGroup, Inc. is a homebuilder in the United States. The Company’s segments include Homebuilding and Financial Services. Its Homebuilding operations are engaged in the acquisition and development of land primarily for residential purposes within the United States and the construction of housing on such land. Its Financial Services operations consist principally of mortgage banking and title operations. The Company conducts its financial services business, through Pulte Mortgage LLC (Pulte Mortgage) and other subsidiaries. Pulte Mortgage arranges financing through the origination of mortgage loans. The Company’s subsidiaries are engaged in the homebuilding business. It offers a product line to meet the needs of homebuyers in its focused markets. Through its brands, which include Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the Company offers a range of home designs, including single-family detached, townhouses, condominiums and duplexes.

A glance at Pultegroup Inc. (NYSE:PHM)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.71 billion based on 317.83 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $21.40 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-05-03, Blair picked up 5,479 at a purchase price of $18.18. This brings their total holding to 100,961 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Ellinghausen unload 26,186 shares at a sale price of $21.42. This brings their total holding to 397,850.

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 Pultegroup Inc. (NYSE:PHM) 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

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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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