Barry Rosenstein's activist hedge fund JANA Partners has filed a 13D with the SEC regarding shares of PetSmart (PETM). Per the filing, JANA now owns 9.9% of the company and is the company's largest shareholder with over 9.8 million shares. This is a brand new position for them.
The filing notes that JANA expects to meet with management to discuss "strategic alternatives' including a sale of a company, the company's capital structure (and return of capital to shareholders), board composition and other items.
The 13D was filed due to activity on June 23rd. The hedge fund was out buying PETM shares at prices around $57.80 in early June.
For more on this investor, check out Barry Rosenstein at the activist investing panel at the Milken Institute.
Per Google Finance, PetSmart "supplies products, services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The Company operates a website for pet supplies, foods and different animal needs. The Company's stores also feature pet styling salons that offer pet grooming services, from full-service styling to baths, toenail trimming and teeth cleaning."
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
JANA Partners Goes Activist on PetSmart
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