5/18/2015 – Riverbed Technology (RVBD)

Attention, those of you who own Riverbed Technology (RVBD): RVBD is being taken private by Thoma Bravo. The company has bought back its outstanding shares for a payout of $21 per share.  As a result, we recommend you transmogrify your position in RVBD as soon as possible. Please note: if you are able to maintain a profit on RVBD even after having your shares …

5/15/2015 – OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (OVTI)

Attention, those of you who own OmniVision Technologies (OVTI): OVTI has taken itself private. As a result, there is very little price volatility for shares of OVTI, which has resulted in a lack of option premium for the position.  Therefore, we recommend you transmogrify your position in OVTI into a more appropriate position as soon as possible. Please note: if you are …

5/6/2015-Force Protection (FRPT) Class Action Settlement

Several of our clients have recently contacted us to mention that they have received notifications regarding a settlement that has been reached regarding Force Protection (FRPT). To be eligible for this settlement, you will need to have held the FRPT position at any point between November 6, 2011 and December 19, 2011. If you are contacted in regards to this …

3/20/2015 – RTI International Metals (RTI)

Attention, those of you who own RTI International Metals (RTI): RTI is the target of an acquisition by Alcoa, Inc.(AA). After the completion of the deal, you will receive 2.8 shares of Alcoa (AA) for every share of RTI that you currently own. Because of the odd share amounts of Alcoa it will be cumbersome to implement Snider Investment Method with the new …

03/19/2015 – Quicksilver Resources (KWKA)

Attention, those of you who own Quicksilver Resources (KWK): KWK has entered bankruptcy and has been delisted. Its ticker symbol has changed to KWKAQ. This will likely leave the stock price with little or no value in the future. At this time we recommend selling the shares and recognizing the loss in the Snider Investment Method®. We recommend these steps to close …

2/19/2015 – Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM)

Attention, those of you who own Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM): TLM is the target of an acquisition by Repsol, S.A. Because of this agreement, you should sell your shares of TLM and Transmogrify if necessary.  If you are able to sell your shares above your average cost, there is no need to Transmogrify. We’re here to help! Here is a link to the …

02/18/2015 – RadioShack Corp. (RSH)

Attention, those of you who own RadioShack Corp. (RSH): RSH has entered bankruptcy and has been delisted. Its ticker symbol has changed to RSHCQ. This will likely leave the stock price with little or no value in the future. At this time we recommend selling the shares and recognizing the loss in the Snider Investment Method®. We recommend these steps to …

01/19/2015 – Quicksilver Resources (KWK)

We’ve received many inquires from clients about there Quicksilver Resources (KWK) position.  Since last Trade Day the symbol changed from KWK to KWKA.  It is a result of delisting from normal stock exchanges and moving to the pink sheets due to its low stock price.  Unfortunately, this is bad sign for the future prospects of this company.  At this time …

12/11/2014 – Mindray Medical (MR)

Attention, those of you who own Mindray Medical International Limited (MR): MR has little/no option volume, making it no longer suitable for the Snider Investment Method. Because of the option volume, you should sell your shares of MR  and Transmogrify after the December expiration. Those of you who have no current outstanding options for MR may sell your shares immediately, rather than wait …

2/9/2015 – Digital River, Inc. (DRIV)

Attention, those of you who own Digital River (DRIV): DRIV is the target of an acquisition by Danube Private Holdings II, LLC. Because of this agreement, you should sell your shares of DRIV and Transmogrify if necessary.  If you are able to sell your shares above your average cost, there is no need to Transmogrify. We’re here to help! Here is a …