Steve Cohen's SAC Capital Boosts Aeropostale Position (ARO) ~ market folly

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Steve Cohen's SAC Capital Boosts Aeropostale Position (ARO)

Steve Cohen's hedge fund firm SAC Capital filed a 13G with the SEC regarding its position in Aeropostale (ARO). 

Per the filing, the hedge fund now has a 5.1% ownership stake in ARO with 4,113,160 shares.  This marks an increase of 125% in their position size since the end of the first quarter. 

Per Google Finance, Aeropostale is "a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aeropostale stores and 4 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aeropostale stores. P.S. from Aeropostale products can be purchased in P.S. from Aeropostale stores, in certain Aeropostale stores, and online at www.ps4u.com."

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