Guess Who Picked Up Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) reported that Hostess Cdm Co-invest, Llc. has picked up 32,604,988 of common stock as of 2017-04-24.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hostess Cdm Co-invest, Llc. to a total of 32,604,988 representing less than 25.0% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Hostess is one of the largest packaged food companies focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in the United States. The brand’s history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies® in 1930. Today, Hostess produces a variety of new and classic treats including Ding Dongs®, Ho Hos®, Donettes® and Fruit Pies, in addition to Twinkies® and CupCakes.
A glance at Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.59 Billion based on 99.29 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.25 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-12-02 Defeo picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $12.60. This brings their total holding to 7,000 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gores unload 1,000,000 shares at a sale price of $15.25. This brings their total holding to 17,633,929.
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 Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Guess Who Picked Up Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) reported that Taylor Wayne Kent has picked up 4,108,231 of common stock as of 2017-02-28.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Taylor Wayne Kent to a total of 4,108,231 representing a 5.8% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a restaurant company, which operates in the casual dining segment. The Company offers an assortment of seasoned and aged steaks hand-cut daily on the premises and cooked to order over open grills. In addition to steaks, the Company also offers its guests a selection of ribs, fish, seafood, chicken, pork chops, pulled pork and vegetable plates, and an assortment of hamburgers, salads and sandwiches. The Company’s entrees include over two made-from-scratch side items and it offers all its guests a free unlimited supply of roasted in-shell peanuts and fresh baked yeast rolls. The Company owns approximately 400 company restaurants and over 80 franchise restaurants in approximately 50 states and over four foreign countries. Of the over 400 restaurants the Company operates approximately 392 as Texas Roadhouse and operates over seven as Bubba’s 33 restaurants. In addition, the Company operates over two restaurants outside of the casual dining segment.
A glance at Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.97 billion based on 70.62 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $42.30 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-08-03, Zarley picked up 23,800 at a purchase price of $42.23. This brings their total holding to 23,800 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Colosi unload 12,377 shares at a sale price of $48.21. This brings their total holding to 70,058.
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 Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI) reported that Jcp Investment Management, Llc. has picked up 455,012 of common stock as of 2017-02-28.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jcp Investment Management, Llc. to a total of 455,012 representing a 1.69% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (Fiesta) owns, operates and franchises approximately two fast-casual restaurant brands, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The Company operates through the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana segments. Its Pollo Tropical is a fast-casual restaurant brand offering a range of Caribbean food. Taco Cabana restaurants offers a selection of hand-made Mexican food. Pollo Tropical restaurants offer Caribbean menu items, featuring its bone-in chicken marinated in blend of tropical fruit juices and grilled over an open flame. Its Taco Cabana restaurants serves Mexican food, including flame-grilled steak and chicken fajitas served on sizzling iron skillets, quesadillas, hand-rolled flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos flour tortillas, customizable salads served in its Cabana Bowl, and its breakfast tacos. It also offer a self-serve salsa bar, which includes a selection of made-from-scratch salsas, sauces, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, chopped onions and other items.
A glance at Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 526.28 million based on 26.76 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $19.85 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-05-1, Meisenheimer picked up 2,600 at a purchase price of $26.32. This brings their total holding to 26,814 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Todd unload 32 shares at a sale price of $23.45. This brings their total holding to 14,054.
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 Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FRGI) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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