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

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

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.

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

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

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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Guess Who Just Picked Up Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) reported that Vulcan Value Partners, Llc. has picked up 7,943,531 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Vulcan Value Partners, Llc. to a total of 7,943,531 representing a .98% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a holding company for the AXIS group of companies. The Company provides a range of specialty (re)insurance, through subsidiaries and branch networks- based in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Singapore. It operates in two segments: AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. Its insurance segment operates through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Singapore and offers specialty insurance products to various markets. Its insurance segment’s offerings include property, marine, terrorism, aviation, professional lines, liability and accident and health. Its reinsurance segment operates through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Switzerland, Singapore, Brazil, and Canada. The reinsurance segment provides non-life reinsurance to insurance companies. Its reinsurance segment’s offering include catastrophe; property; professional lines; credit and surety; motor; liability; engineering, and agriculture.

A glance at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 5.99 billion based on 88.44 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $67.45 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2013-09-05, Gressier picked up 176,000   at a purchase price of $42.47. This brings their total holding to 375,375 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Butt unload 34,026 shares at a sale price of $65.85. This brings their total holding to 956,956.

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 Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AXS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Capital World Investors is Buying Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB) reported that Capital World Investors has picked up 23,448,895 of common stock as of 2017-02-14.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Capital World Investors to a total of 23,448,895 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Chubb Limited (Chubb), formerly ACE Limited, is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of insurance and reinsurance products to insureds across the world. The Company’s segments include North America Commercial P&C Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance and Life Insurance. It provides traditional and specialty property and casualty (P&C) coverage for industrial, commercial and mid-market companies with claims and risk engineering capabilities to serve companies of various sizes. Its commercial P&C business is focused on various corporate customers that are served by retail brokers, middle market and small commercial companies served by retail independent agents and brokers, and specialty excess and surplus lines distributed through wholesale brokers. On the consumer insurance side, it offers a range of products for individual consumers and their families.

A glance at Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:CB)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 62.64 billion based on 465.97 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $133.55 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-09-26, Sidwell picked up 830 at a purchase price of $124.90 . This brings their total holding to 7,386 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Greenberg unload 132,219 shares at a sale price of $132.97. This brings their total holding to 1,355,119.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Royal Bancshares Of Pennsylvania Inc. (NASDAQ:RBPAA) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Royal Bancshares Of Pennsylvania Inc. (NASDAQ:RBPAA) reported that Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. has picked up 5,954,810 of common stock as of 2017-02-10.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. to a total of 5,954,810 representing a 21.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc. is a bank holding company. The Company offers a range of financial and banking products and services. The principal activities of the Company are supervising Royal Bank America (Royal Bank), which engages in general banking business. It operates through two segments: Community Banking and Tax Liens. Its community banking segment consists of commercial and retail banking and equipment leasing. The community banking business segment includes Royal Bank and Royal Bank Leasing, and offers a range of products and services. Its tax liens segment includes ownership interest in Crusader Servicing Corporation and Royal Tax Lien Services, LLC. Royal Bank conducts business operations as a commercial bank offering consumer and business deposit products and services, and commercial and consumer loans, including home equity and small business administration loans. It also offers a range of services, such as cash management products and mobile deposits.

A glance at Royal Bancshares Of Pennsylvania Inc. (NASDAQ:RBPAA)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 119.99 million based on 27.87 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $4.00 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-05-05, Eller picked up 2,500 at a purchase price of $2.35. This brings their total holding to 19,900 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Eller unload 3,868 shares at a sale price of $1.81. This brings their total holding to 16,975.

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 Royal Bancshares Of Pennsylvania Inc. (NASDAQ:RBPAA) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) reported that Ressler Antony P. has picked up 2,337,520 of common stock as of 2017-02-03.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Ressler Antony P. to a total of 2,337,520 representing a 8.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a specialty finance company. The Company is focused on directly originating, managing and servicing a portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt-related investments for its own account. It operates in two segments: principal lending and mortgage banking. Its target investments include senior loans, bridge loans, subordinated debt, preferred equity and other CRE investments. The Company is also engaged in the mortgage banking business through its subsidiary, ACRE Capital LLC (ACRE Capital). Its Principal Lending Business includes all business activities of the Company, which represents investments in real estate related loans and securities that are held for investment.

A glance at Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 382.80 million based on 28.48 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.47 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-09-14, Rosen picked up 5,989 at a purchase price of $12.33. This brings their total holding to 56,002 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Blakely unload 3,200 shares at a sale price of $12.75. This brings their total holding to 11,869.

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 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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