Here’s Who Just Picked Up Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN) reported that Svane Mikkel has picked up 3,635,297 of common stock as of 2017-01-26.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Svane Mikkel to a total of 3,635,297 representing a 3.7% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Zendesk, Inc. is a software development company. The Company provides software as a service (SaaS) customer service platform. The Company’s platform consolidates the data from customer interactions and provides organizations with analytics and performance benchmarking. The Company also provides SaaS live chat software that can be utilized independently to facilitate communications between organizations and their customers. The Company’s platform provides organizations with a single customer service interface to manage all their one-on-one customer interactions. The Company’s customer service platform helps organizations track and predict common questions and provides a path to answers. It offers a range of subscription plans for its customer service platform, which include Essential, Team, Professional and Enterprise. Its analytics software allows subscribers to connect and build queries across multiple data sources and analyze results through a range of data visualizations.

A glance at Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.36 billion based on 95.34 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $24.54 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2014-05-20, Charles picked up 160,495 at a purchase price of $9.00. This brings their total holding to 13,856,636 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mcdermott unload 1,590 shares at a sale price of $23.75. This brings their total holding to 80,000.

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 Zendesk Inc. (NYSE:ZEN) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Chefs’ Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chefs’ Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) reported that Legion Partners Asset Management, Llc. has picked up 1,429,032 of common stock as of 2017-01-26.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Legion Partners Asset Management, Llc. to a total of 1,429,032 representing a 5.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. is a distributor of specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The Company operates through food product distribution segment, which is concentrated on the East and West Coasts of the United States. It is focused on serving the specific needs of chefs owning and/or operating some of the menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores in the United States and Canada. Its product portfolio includes over 34,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) from approximately 1,700 different suppliers. Its product portfolio consists of imported and domestic specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry products. The Company also offers a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood and hormone-free poultry.

A glance at Chefs’ Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 405.67 million based on 26.25 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $15.60 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2015-11-09, Charles picked up 547 at a purchase price of $18.28. This brings their total holding to 1,983 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Austin unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $12.60. This brings their total holding to 91,587.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Zoned Properties Inc. (OTCMKTS:ZDPY) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Zoned Properties Inc. (OTCMKTS:ZDPY) reported that Johnston Greg has picked up 1,262,500 of common stock as of 2017-01-23.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Johnston Greg to a total of 1,262,500 representing a 7.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Zoned Properties, Inc. is a commercial property, project development and management services company. The Company is engaged in identifying, developing and managing properties in industries, including the licensed medical marijuana industry. The Company operates in the operating, leasing and managing commercial properties segment. The Company maintains a portfolio of properties that it owns, leases and manages. In addition, it provides direct consultation and support for the development of each property. Its development ranges from architectural design and build-out, utility installation, property management, facilities management and security systems. The Company’s property portfolio includes land and real property constructed in Green Valley, Arizona; land and real property in Kingman, Arizona; vacant land in Gilbert, Arizona; a multi-tenant industrial park in Tempe Arizona, and land and real property of approximately 50 acres in Chino Valley, Arizona.

A glance at Zoned Properties Inc. (OTCMKTS:ZDPY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 34.55 million based on 17.19 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $2.20 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-28, Friedman picked up 100 at a purchase price of $1.00. This brings their total holding to 20,800 as of the date of the filing.

n the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rosenfeld unload 500 shares at a sale price of $3.65. This brings their total holding to 18,300.

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 Zoned Properties Inc. (OTCMKTS:ZDPY) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Turkish Investment Fund Inc. (NYSE:TKF) Shares

Diversification is more than just a buzz word in the finance space, and especially right now, when geopolitical uncertainty hangs over the major markets in nearly every developed nation, it’s a must. One way to gain easy access to diversity is through a closed end fund like Turkish Investment Fund Inc.

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Turkish Investment Fund Inc. (NYSE:TKF) reported that Deschutes Portfolio Strategy, Llc. has picked up 253,339 of common stock as of 2017-01-20.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Deschutes Portfolio Strategy, Llc. to a total of 253,339 representing a 5.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, The Turkish Investment Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of Turkish corporations. The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds. The Fund invests in various sectors, such as airlines, auto components, automobiles, banks, beverages, building products, commercial services and supplies, construction materials, diversified financial services, food products, household durables, industrial conglomerates, insurance, machinery, oil, gas and consumable fuels, textiles, apparel and luxury goods, and wireless telecommunication services.

A glance at Turkish Investment Fund Inc. (NYSE:TKF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 30.24 million based on 4.66 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.60 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2013-05-02, Advance picked up 35,000 at a purchase price of $19.01. This brings their total holding to 858,919  as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Advance unload 50,000 shares at a sale price of $7.96. This brings their total holding to 447,626.

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 Turkish Investment Fund Inc. (NYSE:TKF) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Kemet Corp. (NYSE:KEM) Is Bringing In The Smart Money

We’re heading into what could be a second golden age of technology, as the quantum becomes reality. Whereas the semiconductor behemoths ruled the 80s and 90s, a number of funds are looking for a bit of diversification in the space. Kemet offers said diversification. Here’s a look at the company’s latest institutional buyer, and what it means for the company

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kemet Corp (NYSE:KEM) reported that Marda Rama S. has picked up 335 of common stock as of 2017-01-20.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Marda Rama S. to a total of 335 representing a 7.26% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, KEMET Corporation (KEMET) is a manufacturer of passive electronic components. The Company operates in two segments: Solid Capacitors, and Film and Electrolytic. The Solid Capacitors segment primarily produces tantalum, aluminum, polymer and ceramic capacitors. Solid Capacitors also produces tantalum powder used in the production of tantalum capacitors. The Film and Electrolytic Business Group produces film, paper and wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors. It also designs and produces EMI Filters. The Company’s product offerings include surface mount, which are attached directly to the circuit board; leaded capacitors, which are attached to the circuit board using lead wires, and chassis-mount and other pin-through-hole board-mount capacitors, which utilize attachment methods, such as screw terminal and snap-in.

A glance at Kemet Corp. (NYSE:KEM)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 325.84 million based on 46.28 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $7.07 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-02-01, Lowe picked up 10,000 at a purchase price of $1.51. This brings their total holding to 525,264 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mcadams unload 1,446 shares at a sale price of $8.82. This brings their total holding to 24,957.

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 Kemet Corp. (NYSE:KEM) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Park West Is Buying Kindred Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KIN) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kindred Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KIN) reported that Park West Asset Management has picked up 3,964,138 of common stock as of 2017-01-19.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Park West Asset Management to a total of 3,964,138 representing a 19.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Kindred Biosciences, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on developing therapies for pets. The Company’s product pipeline consists of small molecules and biologics for a range of indications in dogs, cats and horses. The Company is developing product candidates for over 20 indications and focused on small molecule products and canine and feline biologics products. The Company is developing antibodies that targets canine Interleukin 17A (IL-17a), Interleukin 4A (IL-4Ra), Interleukin 3 (IL-3), CD-20, Immunoglobulin E (IgE), tumor necrosis factors (TNF) and other validated targets. The Company’s lead product candidates are Zimeta, which is indicated for the treatment of fever in horses, and KIND-010 for management of weight loss in cats.

A glance at Kindred Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KIN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 132.54 million based on 19.92 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.45 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2017-01-13, Park picked up 1,690,000 at a purchase price of $6.20. This brings their total holding to 3,964,138 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Park unload 18,000 shares at a sale price of $4.78. This brings their total holding to 1,989,084.

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 Kindred Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:KIN) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQ:ARDX) Is An In Demand Biotech

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQ:ARDX) reported that Future Fund Board Of Guardians has picked up 3,436,426 of common stock as of 2017-01-18.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Future Fund Board of Guardians to a total of 3,436,426 representing a 7.3% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Ardelyx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of minimally systemic therapeutic drugs that work in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to treat GI and cardio-renal diseases. The Company operates through research, development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products segment. It has discovered and designed its lead product candidate, tenapanor, which is a minimally systemic small molecule that acts locally in the GI tract to inhibit the sodium transporter sodium-hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) and reduce sodium and phosphorus uptake from the gut. It is evaluating tenapanor in over two pivotal Phase III clinical studies in patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). It is developing RDX022 for the treatment of hyperkalemia.

A glance at Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQ:ARDX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 690.34 million based on 47.30 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.80 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-07-18, Weller picked up 763,650 at a purchase price of $8.73. This brings their total holding to 2,665,519 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rosenbaum unload 900 shares at a sale price of $14.48. This brings their total holding to 636.

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 Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQ:ARDX) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SUNS) Shares

Loan investment is risky, as the end of the last decade showed us. There are some entities that thrive in the space, however, and Solar Senior is one such entity.

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SUNS) reported that Silver Jack has picked up 651,373 of common stock as of 2017-01-17.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Silver Jack to a total of 651,373 representing a 4.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (SUNS) is a management investment company. The Company’s investment objective is to seek to maximize current income consistent with the preservation of capital. It invests in senior loans, including first lien and second lien debt instruments. It also invests in debt of public companies that are thinly traded. It invests in senior loans made to private, leveraged middle-market companies with approximately $20 million to $100 million of earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Its investment portfolio totals approximately $306.5 million and its net asset value is over $188.3 million. It invests in various industries, such as healthcare facilities, healthcare services, automobiles, healthcare technology, hotels, restaurants and leisure, building products, industrial conglomerates and chemicals. Its portfolio consists of debt and equity investments in over 45 portfolio companies. SUNS is managed by Solar Capital Partners, LLC.

A glance at Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SUNS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 269.06 million based on 16.03 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.82 per share.

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

Specifically, on 2016-05-11, Hochberg picked up 12,500 at a purchase price of $15.49. This brings their total holding to 20,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rs unload 7,602 shares at a sale price of $14.88. This brings their total holding to 123,722.

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 Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SUNS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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