Executive Summary
The August 27, 2026 batch of 37 filings reveals a surge in activist and institutional activity, with several high-conviction campaigns and notable insider moves. Saba Capital's proxy solicitation at Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund (BPRE) and the Stilwell Group's push for a sale at Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) are the most aggressive activist actions.
A clear pattern of insider selling is emerging, with the Diversis group and Diana Shipping significantly reducing stakes in Turtle Beach (HEAR) and Genco Shipping (GNK), respectively, while the CEO of MKDWELL Tech (MKDW) cemented control via a concert party agreement. Passive institutional stakes were disclosed across a range of small/mid-cap names, including Tenax Therapeutics (TENX), NFT Ltd (MI), and Ameresco (AMRC), indicating broad institutional interest. A notable theme is the use of shareholder rights demands and litigation threats, seen at Power REIT (PW) and Ethan Allen Interiors (ETH), signaling a more confrontational approach from certain investors. The data shows a bifurcated market where activist pressure is mounting in select underperformers while passive capital continues to flow into specialized sectors.
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Filing types in this digest: Schedule 13D · Schedule 13G
Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Activist Hedge Fund Institutional SEC 13D 13G digest from August 19, 2026.
Investment Signals (12)
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Saba Capital disclosed a 5.12% stake and plans a proxy solicitation to terminate the investment manager and seek board change, with recent purchases at $12.10-$12.68. This is a high-conviction activist campaign targeting a closed-end fund trading at a discount.
- Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) (BULLISH)▲
The Stilwell Group (9.0% stake) has nominated a director and submitted a non-binding proposal for a sale of the company, believing the stock is undervalued. This is a classic activist catalyst for a small-cap bank.
- Power REIT (PW) ↓ (BULLISH)▲
A group of preferred stockholders (11.85% of Series A) has demanded two board seats by Sept 1, 2026, threatening legal action. This is a high-stakes governance fight with a clear deadline.
- Ethan Allen Interiors (ETH) (BULLISH)▲
DGB Investment (5.1% stake) alleges the board secretly reduced its size and has issued a books-and-records demand, withdrawing a nomination pending investigation. This signals a deep governance concern and potential for board change.
- TransAct Technologies (TACT) (BULLISH)▲
Charles Gillman (5.1% stake) is calling for an immediate strategic review of the BOHA business and potential board additions, having recently purchased $2.45M in shares. This is an active engagement with a clear operational focus.
- Turtle Beach (HEAR) (BEARISH)▲
The Diversis group sold 1.1M shares in a two-week period, reducing its stake to 3.8% from a much higher level. This is a clear bearish signal from a major insider/early investor.
- Genco Shipping (GNK) (BEARISH)▲
Diana Shipping sold 648,256 shares (10.13% stake) in a single day at $26.50-$26.62, a significant reduction by a major shareholder.
- Amarin Corp (AMRN) (BEARISH)▲
Sarissa Capital sold shares at $14.00-$14.08 on Aug 24-25, 2026, a rare sell transaction from an activist fund that has been involved for years.
- Commerce.com (CMRC) (BULLISH)▲
Pale Fire Capital disclosed a 6.5% stake purchased for ~$15.5M, stating the shares are undervalued and they may engage with management. This is a new, well-capitalized activist entry.
- Reliance Global Group (RELIW) (BULLISH)▲
GNK Holdings (9.56% stake) acquired shares at ~$2.64 avg and intends to engage with management on strategy and capital allocation. A small-cap activist entry.
- MKDWELL Tech (MKDW) (BEARISH)▲
CEO Ming-Chia Huang cemented control via a concert party agreement, giving him 76.4% voting power. This is a governance red flag for minority shareholders.
- Ameresco (AMRC) (BULLISH)▲
Neil Gagnon crossed the 5% threshold with a passive stake, indicating institutional interest in the energy efficiency space.
Risk Flags (9)
- Turtle Beach (HEAR) / Major Insider Selling [HIGH RISK]▼
The Diversis group sold 1.1M shares (reducing stake to 3.8%) at ~$12.86-$12.94, below recent trading range. This is a high-volume, sustained sell-off by a key insider.
- Genco Shipping (GNK) / Major Shareholder Reduction [HIGH RISK]▼
Diana Shipping sold 648K shares in a single day, reducing its 10.13% stake. This is a sudden and material reduction by a long-term holder.
- Amarin Corp (AMRN) / Activist Selling [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Sarissa Capital, a long-term activist, sold shares for the first time in this filing, a potential signal of waning conviction or a tactical exit.
- Ethan Allen Interiors (ETH) / Governance Dispute [HIGH RISK]▼
The board allegedly reduced its size without disclosure, leading to a books-and-records demand. This could escalate into a proxy fight or litigation.
- Power REIT (PW) / Legal Action Threat↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
Preferred stockholders have threatened to file legal motions in Maryland court if board appointment demands are not met by Sept 1, 2026.
- MKDWELL Tech (MKDW) / Concentrated Control [HIGH RISK]▼
CEO now controls 76.4% voting power via a concert party, creating significant minority shareholder risk and potential for value-destructive decisions.
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Bellevue Capital (62.1% stake) and Nicholas Schorsch (62.9%) hold overwhelming control, creating a governance bottleneck for other shareholders.
- Masonglory Ltd / Voting Power Imbalance↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Fung & Tun holds 37.5% economic interest but 94.1% voting power due to dual-class shares, a classic governance risk for minority holders.
- Scholastic Corp (SCHL) / Estate Sale↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
The Estate of M. Richard Robinson sold 289,624 shares at a 3% discount to cover taxes, a forced sale that could indicate further liquidation.
Opportunities (9)
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Saba Capital's proxy solicitation to terminate the investment manager is a classic catalyst to unlock NAV discount. Recent purchases at $12.10-$12.68 provide a floor.
- Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) / Sale Push (OPPORTUNITY)◆
The Stilwell Group's non-binding proposal for a sale, combined with a board nomination, creates a clear path to a premium takeover.
- Power REIT (PW) / Preferred Stock Activism↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
The demand for board seats by Sept 1, 2026, could lead to a governance overhaul and value realization for preferred holders.
- TransAct Technologies (TACT) / Strategic Review Catalyst (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Charles Gillman's call for a strategic review of the BOHA business could lead to a spin-off or sale, unlocking value. Insider buying at $5.21-$5.80 provides a valuation anchor.
- Commerce.com (CMRC) / New Activist Entry (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Pale Fire Capital's 6.5% stake, purchased for ~$15.5M, and stated belief the shares are undervalued, suggests upcoming engagement and potential value creation.
- Reliance Global Group (RELIW) / Small-Cap Activist (OPPORTUNITY)◆
GNK Holdings' 9.56% stake and intention to engage on strategy could lead to operational improvements or a sale.
- Ameresco (AMRC) / Institutional Validation (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Neil Gagnon's 5.0% passive stake signals institutional interest in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector.
- Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) / Passive Institutional Interest (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Two separate 13G filings (ING Groep at 7.05%, Sphera Funds at 5.33%) indicate growing institutional interest in this small-cap biotech.
- Scholastic Corp (SCHL) / Estate Sale Discount↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
The Estate sold shares at a 3% discount to market, creating a potential buying opportunity if the selling pressure is temporary.
Sector Themes (5)
- Activist Surge in Small/Mid-Cap Financials◆
Three filings (BPRE, CLST, PW) involve aggressive activist campaigns targeting financial companies (closed-end fund, small bank, REIT) for governance changes or liquidity events. This suggests a broader trend of activists targeting undervalued financials with structural discounts.
- Insider/Shareholder Selling Pressure◆
Three filings (HEAR, GNK, AMRN) show significant selling by major shareholders or activists, creating a bearish overhang in the gaming/peripheral, shipping, and biotech sectors. This is a contrarian signal for these names.
- Governance and Control Battles Intensify◆
Multiple filings (ETH, PW, MKDW, Masonglory) highlight governance disputes, including board size manipulation, litigation threats, and concentrated voting control. This indicates a rising focus on shareholder rights and board composition.
- Passive Capital Flows into Specialized Sectors◆
Schedule 13G filings show passive institutional stakes in niche areas: biotech (TENX), blockchain/NFT (NFT Ltd), energy services (PESI), and energy efficiency (AMRC). This suggests institutional investors are selectively allocating to specialized themes.
- Dual-Class and Control Structures Under Scrutiny◆
Filings from Masonglory and MKDWELL Tech highlight extreme voting power imbalances (94.1% and 76.4% voting control, respectively), a recurring governance risk that activists may target.
Watch List (9)
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Board appointment demand deadline is Sept 1, 2026. Watch for response or legal filing. This is a high-stakes governance event.
- Ethan Allen Interiors (ETH)👁
Outcome of books-and-records demand and potential for further board nominations. Watch for escalation.
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Saba Capital's proxy solicitation for the 2027 annual meeting. Watch for initial response from the board and any special meeting requests.
- Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)👁
The Stilwell Group's proposal for a sale and director nomination. Watch for shareholder reaction and any strategic alternatives announced by the board.
- Turtle Beach (HEAR)👁
Continued selling by the Diversis group. Monitor for further reductions that could signal a complete exit.
- Genco Shipping (GNK)👁
Further sales by Diana Shipping. Watch for any public statements about the rationale for the reduction.
- Amarin Corp (AMRN)👁
Sarissa Capital's next move. Continued selling could indicate a full exit, while a halt could mean the activist is repositioning.
- Commerce.com (CMRC)👁
Pale Fire Capital's engagement with management. Watch for any public letters or proposals.
- TransAct Technologies (TACT)👁
Charles Gillman's strategic review push. Watch for any board response or announcement regarding the BOHA business.
Filing Analyses
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27-08-2026
Saba Capital Management, L.P. and its affiliates filed an amended Schedule 13D/A on August 27, 2026, disclosing a 5.12% beneficial ownership stake in Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund (BPRE), representing 7,322,660 common shares. The filing reveals that Saba Capital has demanded to inspect shareholder list materials under Delaware law and intends to launch a proxy solicitation for the 2027 annual meeting, including a proposal to terminate the investment manager and seek board change. The total cost to acquire the reported shares was approximately $107.8 million, with recent open-market purchases at prices between $12.10 and $12.68 per share.
- · Saba Capital filed a demand under Section 3819 of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act on August 26, 2026 to inspect shareholder list materials.
- · The Schedule 13D/A amends Items 3, 4, 5, and 7 of the original filing.
- · Recent open-market purchases include 51,432 shares at $12.15 on 7/31/26, 53,160 shares at $12.10 on 8/3/26, and 16,686 shares at $12.68 on 8/4/26.
- · The filing is jointly made by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein.
- · Shares may be held in margin accounts and pledged as collateral, but specific margin amounts cannot be determined.
27-08-2026
Sarissa Capital Management LP and its principal, Alexander J. Denner, filed Amendment No. 16 to their Schedule 13D, disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 25,743,900 Ordinary Shares of Amarin Corporation plc, representing approximately 6.09% of outstanding shares. The filing also reports a series of sell transactions in Amarin ADSs executed on August 24 and August 25, 2026, at prices ranging from $14.00 to $14.08 per ADS. The filing updates the address of the reporting persons and incorporates a new exhibit detailing the recent trades.
- · The filing is Amendment No. 16 to the initial Schedule 13D filed on January 24, 2022.
- · The reporting persons' address is c/o Sarissa Capital Management LP, 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400, Greenwich, CT 06830.
- · The outstanding share count is based on Amarin's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026, filed on July 29, 2026.
- · The sell transactions on August 24, 2026, included a large block of 11,000 ADSs at $14.00 and 4,600 ADSs at $14.00, among many smaller lots.
- · On August 25, 2026, additional sell transactions occurred at $14.02 and $14.03 per ADS, with amounts typically 25 ADSs per trade.
27-08-2026
DC VGA LLC and related parties (the Diversis group) filed Amendment No. 3 to their Schedule 13D, disclosing a series of open-market sales of Turtle Beach Corp common stock between August 13 and August 27, 2026. In total, the group sold 1,100,735 shares, reducing their aggregate beneficial ownership to 674,706 shares, or 3.8% of the outstanding common stock, down from a materially higher prior stake. The sales were executed at weighted average prices clustering around $12.86–$12.94 per share, slightly below the recent trading range.
- · The group sold 115,016 shares on August 13 at a weighted average price of $12.9030 (range $12.85–$13.115).
- · On August 14, 19,438 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $12.8507 (range $12.85–$12.86).
- · On August 25, 143,136 shares were sold at $12.8612 average (range $12.85–$12.9430).
- · On August 26, 54,043 shares were sold at $12.8583 average (range $12.85–$12.93).
- · The largest single-day sale occurred on August 27, when 769,102 shares were sold at an average price of $12.9361 (range $12.85–$13.31).
- · The previous Schedule 13D amendments were filed on August 22, 2025 (Amend. No. 1) and August 12, 2026 (Amend. No. 2).
- · The reporting persons include individuals Kevin Ma and Ron Nayot, who are also associated with Diversis entities.
27-08-2026
ING Groep N.V. and its wholly owned subsidiary ING Capital Markets LLC filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,639,666 shares of Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. common stock, representing approximately 7.05% of the outstanding shares as of July 28, 2026. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), with no intent to influence control of the issuer. The stake is held solely by ING Capital Markets LLC, and the reporting persons certify the securities were not acquired for control purposes.
- · The filing is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), indicating passive investment intent.
- · ING Capital Markets LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V.
- · The beneficial ownership is based on 37,423,917 shares outstanding as of July 28, 2026, per the issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- · The reporting persons certify that the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.
27-08-2026
3i, LP and related parties filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 3,334,139 shares of Valion Bio, Inc. (formerly Tivic Health Systems, Inc.) common stock, representing 9.9% of the 32,140,634 shares outstanding as of August 24, 2026. The filing reports a new open-market purchase of 132,702 shares at $0.1574 per share on August 25, 2026, increasing the group's stake. The beneficial ownership includes 2,100,000 shares directly held and 1,234,139 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants and conversion of convertible notes and preferred stock, all subject to a 9.99% blocker.
- · The filing is Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D, amending prior filings from August 3, 11, 14, 19, and 24, 2026.
- · The beneficial ownership includes shares issuable upon conversion of Series B and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, each subject to a 9.99% blocker.
- · The reporting persons include 3i, LP, Tumim Stone Capital, LLC, 3i Management LLC, and Maier J. Tarlow.
- · The company changed its name from Tivic Health Systems, Inc. to Valion Bio, Inc. on September 10, 2019.
27-08-2026
Alumni Capital LP, along with its general partner Alumni Capital GP LLC and controlling person Ashkan Mapar, filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,493,075 shares of Nexalin Technology, Inc., representing 9.99% of the outstanding common stock. The shares were acquired pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, warrants, and an Any Market Purchase Agreement dated August 19, 2026. The filing includes an ownership limitation that caps beneficial ownership at 9.99%, which can only be changed by written agreement with the issuer.
- · The ownership limitation prevents Alumni Capital from exceeding 9.99% beneficial ownership without written agreement with the issuer.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c) and includes a certification that the securities were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
27-08-2026
Fung & Tun Ltd filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing its beneficial ownership of 1,312,500 shares (37.5% of total shares) of Masonglory Ltd, comprising 682,500 Class B Shares (50 votes each) and 630,000 Class A Shares (1 vote each), representing approximately 94.1% of aggregate voting power. The filing details a share consolidation (8:1) and reclassification effective August 11, 2026, and a subsequent share swap on August 12, 2026 that diluted Fung & Tun's percentage ownership from a prior higher level (not explicitly stated) to 37.5%, though voting control remained dominant at 94.1%.
- · Fung & Tun's ownership was diluted from an undisclosed higher percentage to 37.5% due to the August 12, 2026 share swap issuance of 1,377,000 Class A Shares.
- · Despite the dilution, Fung & Tun's voting power increased to 94.1% because of the Class B Shares' 50-vote weighting.
- · The third-party transferee holds 29% economic interest in Fung & Tun but has no voting or control rights.
- · No transactions in Class A or Class B Shares were effected by the Reporting Person in the past 60 days.
27-08-2026
Timothy Mark Dyer, CEO and board member of Addex Therapeutics Ltd., filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 19,095,510 ordinary shares (including options exercisable within 60 days), representing 8.98% of the company's outstanding shares as of August 26, 2026. The filing was triggered by dilution from the company's additional share sales, which reduced Dyer's percentage ownership from a previously higher level. Dyer's stake consists of 16,848,979 ordinary shares and 2,246,531 shares issuable upon exercise of options, with the majority of his holdings acquired through option exercises at low strike prices (CHF 0.13 or CHF 0.043 per share) and compensation for his CEO role.
- · Dyer's ownership decreased from a higher percentage due to dilution from the company's additional share sales since the prior filing.
- · The filing was required because the percentage change exceeded 1% from the prior Schedule 13D.
- · Dyer's shares were acquired through founder shares, private placements, option exercises, and compensation for CEO services.
- · Most option exercises occurred on October 26, 2022, at a strike price of CHF 0.13 per share.
- · A May 2023 option grant of 7,008,033 shares was exercised on November 27, 2023, at a strike price of CHF 0.043 per share.
- · As of August 26, 2026, 58,977 shares from the October 2022 grant and 1,168,005 shares from the May 2023 grant are not freely tradable.
- · Dyer holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 19,095,510 shares.
27-08-2026
Sphera Funds Management Ltd. and related entities disclosed beneficial ownership of 1,993,496 shares of Tenax Therapeutics common stock, representing 5.33% of the 37,423,917 shares outstanding as of July 28, 2026. The filing, made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) on Schedule 13G, indicates a passive investment intent and was dated August 17, 2026, though the percentage held is modest and the filing does not suggest activist intentions.
- · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(c) – passive investor exemption, no intention to influence control.
- · The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of any securities beyond those explicitly reported.
- · Per the filing, a group under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act may exist but is disclaimed by the reporting persons.
27-08-2026
Diana Shipping Inc. filed Amendment No. 34 to its Schedule 13D, disclosing beneficial ownership of 4,416,292 shares (10.13%) of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd as of August 25, 2026. On that date, Diana sold a total of 648,256 shares in open market transactions at average prices between $26.50 and $26.62, reducing its stake from a prior undisclosed level. The filing indicates Diana continues to hold sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares.
- · The filing is Amendment No. 34, indicating frequent updates to the beneficial ownership statement.
- · Diana sold shares in five separate open market transactions on August 25, 2026, with average prices ranging from $26.50 to $26.62.
- · The sale prices ranged from $26.48 to $26.94 across all transactions.
- · Diana's beneficial ownership is based on 43,586,605 shares outstanding as of August 5, 2026, per the issuer's Form 10-Q.
27-08-2026
S.H.N. Financial Investments Ltd., an Israeli entity, filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 27, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 51,024 Class A Ordinary Shares (including 24 Common Warrants) of NFT Ltd, representing 9.99% of the 510,729 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), and the reporting person certifies the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.
- · The filing is a Schedule 13G (passive investment), not a 13D (activist).
- · The 51,024 shares consist of 51,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and 24 Common Warrants.
- · An additional 50,976 Common Warrants are held but excluded from beneficial ownership due to a 9.99% limitation.
- · Nir Shamir, CEO of S.H.N. Financial Investments, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities but disclaims beneficial ownership for all other purposes.
- · The issuer's outstanding share count is based on a prospectus filed August 24, 2026, and does not reflect any exercise of Pre-Funded Warrants or Common Warrants.
27-08-2026
L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd. disclosed a 9.8% beneficial ownership stake in NFT Ltd (MI) as of August 21, 2026, holding 50,000 Class A Ordinary Shares. The filing is a Schedule 13G, indicating passive investment intent, and notes an additional 50,000 Common Warrants subject to a 4.99% ownership limitation. No prior period comparison is available, so no positive or negative trends can be assessed.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating passive investment intent.
- · The 50,000 Common Warrants are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, meaning they cannot be exercised to exceed that threshold.
- · The percentage ownership is based on 510,729 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding, as stated in the issuer's prospectus filed August 24, 2026.
- · David Feldman and Joel Arber, as directors of the fund, may be deemed beneficial owners but disclaim such ownership for other purposes.
27-08-2026
Iole Lucchese, Chairman and EVP/Chief Strategy Officer of Scholastic Corp, filed a Schedule 13D/A disclosing beneficial ownership of 955,019 common shares (5.2% of total) as of August 26, 2026. The filing reveals that the Estate of M. Richard Robinson, Jr., for which Ms. Lucchese serves as preliminary executor, sold 289,624 common shares to the company for $11.5 million at $39.76 per share (a 3% discount to market) to generate liquidity for estate obligations, including taxes. Ms. Lucchese retains majority voting control over the Class A shares, giving her the power to elect all board members except one-fifth reserved for common shareholders.
- · The Estate sold 289,624 common shares to Scholastic at a 3% discount to the August 25, 2026 closing price.
- · Ms. Lucchese has sole voting and dispositive power over all 955,019 common share equivalents.
- · The 445,452 Class A shares held in the Estate constitute a majority of all Class A shares outstanding, giving Ms. Lucchese control over board elections (except 1/5 reserved for common holders).
- · Ms. Lucchese expects to continue exploring sales of remaining Estate common shares to meet estate obligations, including taxes.
- · The filing includes a 1990 Buy-Sell Agreement between the Maurice R. Robinson Trust and M. Richard Robinson, Jr. granting right of first refusal on Class A stock transfers.
27-08-2026
Perceptive Advisors LLC and related entities filed a Schedule 13D/A disclosing a 7.6% stake in Immatics N.V. as of August 26, 2026, based on 149,635,893 ordinary shares outstanding. The filing reports that Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund, Ltd. purchased 863,060 ordinary shares at $8.69 per share in the issuer's underwritten offering on August 26, 2026. No other transactions were effected by the reporting persons in the past 60 days.
- · The filing is an amendment (No. 2) to a Schedule 13D.
- · Adam Stone holds stock options for 219,500 ordinary shares, of which 171,500 are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
- · Perceptive Advisors has the right to receive director compensation for Mr. Stone's board service through a partial management fee offset.
- · No other transactions were effected by the reporting persons in the past 60 days aside from the August 26 purchase.
27-08-2026
Rivercrest Capital Partners LP and affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D, disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 12,576,559 common units (approximately 11.7% of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP) as of August 21, 2026. The filing is a routine ownership disclosure and does not indicate any change in control or acquisition of the company.
- · The filing is Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D originally filed on July 17, 2026.
- · Each OpCo Unit, together with the associated Class B Unit, is exchangeable for one Common Unit of the Issuer.
- · The filing includes a Joint Filing Agreement and a Power of Attorney appointing Jamie Hayes as attorney-in-fact.
- · The filing does not indicate any change in control or acquisition of the company.
27-08-2026
Intracoastal Capital LLC, together with Mitchell P. Kopin and Daniel B. Asher, filed a Schedule 13G on August 27, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 28,333 Class A ordinary shares of NFT Ltd (approximately 4.99% of shares outstanding) as of that date. The filing follows a Securities Purchase Agreement on August 21, 2026, under which Intracoastal received shares and warrants; blocker provisions prevent exercise of warrants that would push ownership above 4.99% (Intracoastal Warrant 2) or 9.99% (Intracoastal Warrant 1), limiting current beneficial ownership. Without these blockers, the Reporting Persons would hold 54,348 shares (up from 108,696 shares immediately after the SPA execution), reflecting a reduction due to the issuance of additional shares at closing and warrant exercises.
- · Blockers prevent Intracoastal from owning more than 4.99% (Warrant 2) or 9.99% (Warrant 1) of NFT Ltd ordinary shares.
- · Intracoastal received 25,600 ordinary shares and two warrants at closing: Warrant 1 (28,696 shares exercisable) and Warrant 2 (54,348 shares).
27-08-2026
PPF Group a.s. and affiliated entities filed an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC, disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,790,680 shares of MarineMax Inc. common stock, representing approximately 8.1% of outstanding shares. The filing indicates the shares were transferred internally among PPF affiliates as part of an internal reorganization completed on August 7, 2026, with no change in ultimate beneficial ownership or control. The reporting persons include Renata Kellnerova, AMALAR HOLDING s.r.o., PPF Group a.s., Vox Ventures B.V., and Matsuba Limited, with Matsuba as the record holder.
- · The internal reorganization was completed on August 7, 2026.
- · Shares were transferred at a price equal to the trading price on the date of transfer using Matsuba Limited's working capital.
- · No funds were expended by Matsuba, Vox Ventures, or PPF Group in connection with the acquisition.
- · The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
- · No transactions in the common stock were effected by the reporting persons during the past 60 days other than the intercompany transfer.
27-08-2026
Charles M. Gillman filed a Schedule 13D/A disclosing beneficial ownership of 521,841 shares (5.1%) of TransAct Technologies Inc. as of August 27, 2026. The filing reveals recent open-market purchases totaling 101,603 shares in late June/early July 2026 at prices between $5.21 and $5.80, with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.45 million. Gillman expresses concern about the company's BOHA business, calling for an immediate strategic review and potential board additions, but states he has no current plans to acquire control or specific proposals for extraordinary transactions.
- · Gillman's principal office is at 1223 Wilshire Boulevard, Unit 648, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
- · Gillman has not been convicted in any criminal proceeding or been party to a securities-related civil proceeding in the last five years.
- · Gillman reserves the right to acquire or dispose of additional shares, engage with shareholders or management, and may consider changes to the board or management.
- · The filing includes a detailed transaction table for purchases within the past 60 days.
27-08-2026
Pale Fire Capital SE and affiliated entities (PFC SICAV, PFC IS, Jan Barta, Dusan Senkypl) filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 5,396,328 shares of Commerce.com, Inc. (CMRC) common stock, representing approximately 6.5% of the 82,858,991 shares outstanding as of August 4, 2026. The shares were purchased for an aggregate price of approximately $15,514,203, with the group stating the investment was made based on a belief the shares were undervalued. The filing indicates the group may engage with management and the board, and may increase or decrease its position depending on market conditions.
- · The filing is a joint Schedule 13D by five reporting persons: PFC SICAV, PFC IS, Pale Fire Capital SE, Jan Barta, and Dusan Senkypl.
- · PFC SICAV directly owns the 5,396,328 shares; the other reporting persons may be deemed beneficial owners due to control relationships.
- · The shares were purchased with working capital, which may include margin loans from brokerage firms.
- · The group has no present plans for any of the matters in Item 4 (a)-(j) of Schedule 13D, but may engage with management, the board, and other stockholders.
- · Dusan Senkypl is also CEO of Groupon, Inc., a global two-sided marketplace.
- · All reporting persons are Czech Republic entities or citizens.
- · No reporting person has been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to securities-related civil judgments in the last five years.
27-08-2026
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and related entities filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 5,030,000 ordinary shares of Qtrex Quantum Ltd. (formerly Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd), representing a 7.50% stake as of August 20, 2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c) and certifies the shares were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · The filing is a Schedule 13G, not 13D, indicating passive investment intent.
- · The company recently changed its name from Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd to Qtrex Quantum Ltd. on December 21, 2020.
- · The ownership percentage is based on 67,075,045 ordinary shares outstanding after a recent offering described in a Prospectus filed August 21, 2026.
- · Anthony A. Yoseloff is the ultimate controlling person for all reported shares.
27-08-2026
GNK Holdings LLC, along with its members Nachum Klugman and Gabrielle Philipson, filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 153,188 shares of Reliance Global Group, Inc. (RELIW), representing approximately 9.56% of the outstanding shares. The shares were acquired through open-market purchases from August 18 to August 21, 2026, for a net aggregate consideration of approximately $403,678 (average price ~$2.64/share), and subsequently contributed to GNK. The Reporting Persons intend to engage with management and the Board regarding the company's business, operations, capital allocation, and strategy to enhance shareholder value.
- · Shares acquired in open market from August 18 to August 21, 2026, with weighted average prices ranging from $2.3022 to $2.9304 per share.
- · Gabrielle Philipson contributed 153,188 shares to GNK Holdings LLC on August 21, 2026, as a capital contribution for no cash consideration.
- · The shares are held in a margin brokerage account in Gabrielle Philipson's name and are pledged as collateral; the broker may require sale without consent.
- · Nachum Klugman and Gabrielle Philipson share voting and dispositive power over the shares and neither may act alone.
- · The Reporting Persons have engaged in discussions with the Issuer's management and Board regarding business, operations, capital allocation, strategy, and governance.
27-08-2026
DGB Investment, Inc. and related parties (Douglas G. Bergeron, trusts, and spouse Jennifer M. Harrison) filed an amended Schedule 13D, disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,300,000 shares (5.1%) of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. The filing details the exercise of call options for 275,000 shares on August 25, 2026, and the entry into an amended group agreement with four nominees for the board. However, the filing also reveals a dispute: the Board allegedly reduced its size from six to five directors in January 2026 without public disclosure, prompting DGB Investment to issue a books and records demand under Delaware law and withdraw its nomination of Lindsay C. O'Reilly to conform with proxy rules, pending further investigation.
- · The Board allegedly reduced its size from six to five directors in January 2026 without public disclosure, leading to a books and records demand by DGB Investment on August 25, 2026.
- · DGB Investment withdrew its nomination of Lindsay C. O'Reilly for the 2026 Annual Meeting to comply with Rule 14a-19, pending the outcome of the books and records demand.
- · The Amended and Restated Group Agreement supersedes the original August 5, 2026 agreement and includes four nominees (Brockway, Miller, Oblak, Ward) who cannot trade Issuer securities without DGB's consent.
- · Nominee agreements with Lindsay C. O'Reilly were terminated.
- · Jennifer M. Harrison purchased 25,000 shares on August 25, 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of $23.6961 per share.
27-08-2026
Bellevue Capital Partners, LLC and related entities filed Amendment No. 26 to their Schedule 13D, disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 62.1% of American Strategic Investment Co.'s Class A common stock as of August 25, 2026. The filing reports the issuance of 160,766 fully-vested shares to New York City Advisors, LLC as compensation, and details open market purchases by Bellevue Capital Partners totaling 24,000 shares between June and August 2026 at weighted average prices ranging from $6.68 to $9.53 per share.
- · Bellevue Capital Partners purchased 24,000 shares in total across five open market transactions from June 25 to August 27, 2026.
- · The weighted average purchase price declined from $9.53 on June 30 to $6.68 on August 27, indicating a significant drop in the stock price.
- · Nicholas S. Schorsch individually holds 62.9% beneficial ownership, slightly higher than Bellevue Capital Partners' 62.1%.
- · The filing is Amendment No. 26, indicating frequent updates to the beneficial ownership disclosure.
27-08-2026
The Stilwell Group, led by activist investor Joseph Stilwell, filed a Schedule 13D/A on August 27, 2026, disclosing a 9.0% beneficial ownership stake (364,085 shares) in Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST). The group has nominated Mark D. Alcott for election to the board at the 2027 annual meeting and submitted a non-binding proposal seeking shareholder approval for a sale of the company, believing the stock is undervalued. Stilwell Activist Investments spent $246,303.25 to acquire 15,495 shares since the last filing, while other group members made no new purchases; no sales were reported in the past 60 days.
- · The Stilwell Group has taken activist positions in 80 other publicly-traded companies since 2000.
- · Mark D. Alcott was granted an option to purchase up to 50,000 shares at $17.37 per share, vesting the day after the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- · No purchases or sales of Common Stock were made by Stilwell Activist Fund, Stilwell Partners, Stilwell Value LLC, or Joseph Stilwell in the past 60 days.
- · Mark D. Alcott purchased shares within the past 60 days (details in Schedule D).
- · The filing serves as solicitation material for the 2027 Annual Meeting proxy contest.
27-08-2026
KGPLA Holdings LLC and its manager Michael Komaransky filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,548,337 shares of BNB Plus Corp. common stock, representing 19.99% of outstanding shares as of August 13, 2026. The shares are issuable upon conversion of Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, subject to a beneficial ownership limitation. Notably, a prior margin loan from Charles Schwab used to fund the preferred stock acquisition was fully repaid by KGPLA's parent on July 30, 2026, and no securities are currently pledged as collateral.
- · Outstanding share count decreased from 7,197,228 (original filing) to 6,197,223 due to retirement of Common Stock in connection with May 2026 private placement transactions.
- · Reporting Persons hold 2,380,953 shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock and Series F Warrants to purchase 2,380,953 shares of Common Stock, but the beneficial ownership limitation caps reported ownership at 19.99%.
- · No transactions in Common Stock were effected by the Reporting Persons during the past 60 days.
- · First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement extended the filing deadline for a resale registration statement, which was subsequently filed on August 5, 2026.
27-08-2026
HOLD Alapkezelo Zrt., a Hungarian investment fund management company, filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC on August 27, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,249,986 common shares of Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc (PESI), representing approximately 10.61% of the outstanding shares. The filing indicates that the shares were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · The filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A) to a previous beneficial ownership report.
- · HOLD Alapkezelo Zrt. is based in Budapest, Hungary.
- · The filing was made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- · The issuer's common stock CUSIP is 714157203.
- · The filing certifies that the securities were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control.
27-08-2026
Bradley & Daytona Railway and Land Co. LLC and Alexander Kachmar, together with other reporting persons, filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 39,921 shares of Power REIT Series A Preferred Stock, representing approximately 11.85% of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock. The filing includes a letter to Power REIT's board demanding the appointment of two trustees to the board under the preferred stockholders' vested rights, with a deadline of September 1, 2026, and a threat of legal action if the demand is not met. The reporting persons have been actively purchasing shares in the open market since June 2026, with prices ranging from $8.27 to $10.04 per share.
- · The reporting persons have formed a voting group solely for exercising rights under the Series A Preferred Stock Articles Supplementary.
- · The letter to Power REIT demands either execution of a Board Appointment and Governance Agreement by September 1, 2026, or calling a special meeting of preferred stockholders to elect two trustees.
- · If no response by September 1, 2026, the reporting persons plan to file legal motions in Maryland court to compel compliance.
- · The reporting persons have been purchasing shares at declining prices, with the most recent purchases on August 25, 2026 at $9.49 per share, down from $10.02 in early July.
- · The filing references a prior demand notice sent on May 26, 2026, which has not been acted upon by Power REIT.
27-08-2026
Ming-Chia Huang, CEO and Chairman of MKDWELL Tech Inc., filed Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D disclosing that on July 17, 2026, 20 concert shareholders holding an aggregate of 26,000,000 ordinary shares entered into a Deed of Confirmation of Acting in Concert with Mr. Huang. Under this arrangement, the concert shareholders irrevocably agree to vote all their shares in accordance with Mr. Huang's directions, effectively cementing his control over the company. Mr. Huang directly owns 65,974 ordinary shares and 274,366 Class A preferred shares (each Class A share carries 100 votes), and now exercises shared voting power over the 26,000,000 concert shares, resulting in beneficial ownership of approximately 76.4% of the combined ordinary and Class A preferred shares (on an as-converted basis). The filing also notes a 1-for-30 reverse stock split completed on January 26, 2026.
- · On January 26, 2026, MKDWELL Tech Inc. completed a 1-for-30 reverse stock split.
- · The concert shareholders received their shares as consideration for selling their respective shares in Landvision Inc. to the Company under a July 17, 2026 sale and purchase agreement.
- · Mr. Huang does not have dispositive power over the shares owned by the concert shareholders (shared voting power only).
- · Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote, each Class A preferred share to 100 votes.
27-08-2026
Marex Financial and its parent Marex Group plc disclosed a 5.2% beneficial ownership stake in Founder Group Ltd (FGL) as of June 30, 2026, holding 54,407 Class A shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c) and certifies the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.
- · Filing type is Schedule 13G (passive investment, not activist)
- · Marex Financial holds 54,407 Class A shares with sole voting and dispositive power
- · Marex Group plc is the ultimate parent company of Marex Financial
- · Both Marex Financial and Marex Group Ltd reported identical 5.2% ownership
- · The filing date is August 27, 2026, with ownership measured as of June 30, 2026
27-08-2026
OLP Capital Management Ltd, along with Richard Li and Di Fan Shen, filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 4,664,613 Class A ordinary shares (represented by ADSs) of HUYA Inc., representing a 5.98% stake as of August 25, 2026. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c) as a passive investment, not intended to change or influence control.
- · OLP Capital Management Ltd has sole power to vote and dispose of all 4,664,613 shares; Richard Li and Di Fan Shen share voting and dispositive power over the same shares.
- · The business address of all Reporting Persons is Unit 2430, 24/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
- · OLP is a Hong Kong private company; Richard Li and Di Fan Shen are citizens of Canada.
27-08-2026
John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC on August 27, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 880,124.61 shares of Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund, representing a 7% stake. The filing indicates the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · The filing is an amendment (Schedule 13G/A) to a previous Schedule 13G.
- · The filing date is August 27, 2026, with a date of change also August 27, 2026.
- · The shares are held by John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, a subsidiary of Manulife Financial.
- · The filing certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for control purposes.
27-08-2026
John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company filed an amended Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, disclosing beneficial ownership of 880,124.61 shares of Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund as of March 31, 2026, representing a 7% stake. The filing indicates the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · Filing is an amendment (SC 13G/A) filed on August 27, 2026, with a date of change also on August 27, 2026.
- · The beneficial ownership is reported as of March 31, 2026.
- · John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company is the filer, with business address at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.
- · The filing certifies that the securities were not acquired with the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
27-08-2026
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) filed a Schedule 13G/A disclosing beneficial ownership of 440,062.31 shares of Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund, representing a 4% stake. The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- · The filing is an amendment (Schedule 13G/A) filed on August 27, 2026.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating passive investment intent.
- · John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) is the sole reporting person.
- · The issuer, Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund, is incorporated in Massachusetts and has its fiscal year end on December 31.
- · The filing includes a certification that the securities were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control.
27-08-2026
Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd filed an amended Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting beneficial ownership of 2,200,311.53 shares of Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund as of March 31, 2026. The filing indicates the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of the issuer. No prior period comparison is available in this filing.
- · The filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A) to a previous beneficial ownership report.
- · The filing date is August 27, 2026, with the date of event as of August 27, 2026.
- · The beneficial owner is a foreign insurance company (Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd) based in Bermuda.
- · The issuer is a Massachusetts corporation with fiscal year ending December 31.
- · The filing certifies that the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to the filer is substantially comparable to the U.S. regulatory scheme for functionally equivalent institutions.
27-08-2026
Bliss Vision Ltd, wholly owned by Shelley Liping Duan, filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,300,000 Class A ordinary shares of Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd, representing approximately 5.38% of the 42,786,500 outstanding Class A ordinary shares. The filing is a routine passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), with no indication of control intent.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating the securities were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control.
- · Bliss Vision Ltd is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands; Shelley Liping Duan is a resident of Vancouver, Canada.
- · The issuer, Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd, is a Cayman Islands exempted company with business address in Taichung City, Taiwan.
- · The company changed its name from 'Agencia Comercial Co., Ltd' to 'Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd' on March 11, 2025.
27-08-2026
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. and its affiliate Brown Brothers Harriman Credit Partners, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13D on August 27, 2026, reporting a combined beneficial ownership of 60.93% of the Class S Units of AMG BBH Asset-Backed Credit Fund, LLC. The filing discloses recent purchases totaling 365,561.91 shares for approximately $4.09 million, increasing their stake from the prior reporting period. No other significant changes or negative developments were noted in the filing.
- · The average price per share was $11.21 on August 25, 2026, and $11.19 on August 26, 2026.
- · Brown Brothers Harriman & Co acts as investment adviser to client accounts, holding sole voting/dispositive power over 2,013,912.29 shares.
27-08-2026
A Schedule 13G filing reveals that Neil Gagnon and his entities (Gagnon Securities LLC, Gagnon Advisors LLC) beneficially own 5.0% of Ameresco's Class A Common Stock, or 1,762,866 shares in aggregate, as of August 20, 2026. The filing indicates passive investment intent (under Rule 13d-1(c)), with no purpose of changing or influencing control. While Neil Gagnon's total stake crosses the 5% threshold, nearly all of the position is held either by managed accounts or a private fund, and the reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of those shares.
- · Neil Gagnon’s beneficial ownership crossed the 5% threshold (5.0%) as of August 20, 2026.
- · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating a passive investor stance with no intent to change or influence control.
- · The reporting persons (Gagnon Securities LLC, Gagnon Advisors LLC, and Neil Gagnon) expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of all securities held in managed accounts and by GIA.
- · No single account or fund holds more than 5% of the class of securities.
- · Total shares outstanding used for percentage calculation: 35,066,211 as of July 31, 2026 (per Form 10-Q filed August 4, 2026).
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