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SCHEDULE 13D/A: Farnam Group Reduces Stake in Pro-Dex Inc. to 9.8% Through Recent Share Sales

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Beneficial Ownership Amendment


Farnam Street Partners and its affiliates, collectively known as the Farnam Group, have filed an Amendment No. 12 to their Schedule 13D, disclosing a reduction in their beneficial ownership of Pro-Dex Inc. common stock to 9.8% following a series of open market sales in January 2025.

Worse than expectedThe document details significant sales of shares by a major beneficial owner (Farnam Group), reducing their stake from a previously higher percentage (implied by Amendment No. 12 and the total shares sold) to 9.8%. This divestment by a large holder, especially one with a board representative, can be perceived negatively by the market.

Summary

  • Farnam Street Partners, L.P., Farnam Street Capital, Inc., Raymond E. Cabillot, and Peter O. Haeg (the "Farnam Group") have filed an Amendment No. 12 to their Schedule 13D regarding their beneficial ownership in Pro-Dex Inc. (the "Issuer").
  • The Farnam Group collectively beneficially owns 319,752 shares of Pro-Dex Inc. Common Stock, representing approximately 9.8% of the outstanding shares.
  • This percentage is based on 3,259,338 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2024, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q.
  • The filing indicates that the shares were originally acquired for investment purposes in the ordinary course of business.
  • Between January 10, 2025, and January 28, 2025, Farnam Fund executed multiple open market sales, disposing of a total of 49,074 shares of Pro-Dex Inc. common stock.
  • Sale prices ranged from a weighted average of $41.44 to $47.76 per share.
  • Raymond E. Cabillot, a member of the Farnam Group, also serves as a director of Pro-Dex Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly negative due to the significant share sales by a major investor, which could imply a reduced level of confidence or a strategic shift by the Farnam Group. However, it is primarily a factual disclosure of ownership changes.

Negatives

  • A significant shareholder, the Farnam Group, has reduced its stake in Pro-Dex Inc. by selling 49,074 shares in January 2025, which could be interpreted by the market as a lack of confidence or a strategic divestment.

Future Outlook

The reporting persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their positions and formulate plans or proposals with respect to Pro-Dex Inc. stock, including potentially purchasing additional shares or disposing of all or some of their current holdings.

Industry Context

This Schedule 13D filing reflects a change in a significant investor's stake in Pro-Dex Inc., a medical device and industrial technology company. Such filings are common disclosures of investor activity and do not directly comment on broader industry trends but can signal investor sentiment towards a specific company within its sector.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Relationship DisclosureRaymond E. Cabillot, CEO and a director of Farnam Capital, is also a director of the Issuer (Pro-Dex Inc.).NAHighlights a direct link between the significant shareholder group and the company's board, indicating potential influence on corporate governance decisions.
Internal Compensation/IndemnificationFarnam Capital is entitled to a portion of profits and a management fee from Farnam Fund. Messrs. Cabillot and Haeg are indemnified by Farnam Fund and Farnam Capital for liabilities incurred in their duties.NADetails the internal financial and protective arrangements within the Farnam Group, which are standard for investment partnerships and their principals.

Legal Proceedings

  • Neither Farnam Fund nor the principals of its General Partner have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors) during the last five years.
  • Neither Farnam Fund nor the principals of its General Partner have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree, or final order enjoining future violations of, prohibiting, or mandating activity subject to federal or state securities laws, or finding any violation with respect to such laws, during the last five years.

Related Party Transactions

  • Farnam Capital, as the General Partner of Farnam Fund, is entitled to an allocation of a portion of profits and a management fee based upon a percentage of total capital from Farnam Fund.
  • Messrs. Cabillot and Haeg are indemnified by Farnam Fund and Farnam Capital for liabilities they may incur in connection with their respective duties for the Farnam Group.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The reduction in stake by a significant investor could lead to negative market sentiment and potentially impact share price.
  • Management: The continued presence of Raymond Cabillot on the board, despite the group's share sales, indicates ongoing oversight and potential influence from the Farnam Group.

Next Steps

  • Farnam Capital may from time to time purchase additional shares of the Company's stock or dispose of all or some of the shares.

Key Dates

DateDescription
1998-01-01Farnam Fund was organized as a Minnesota Limited Partnership.
2012-11-28Original Schedule 13D filed (Exhibit No. 99.1).
2024-10-31Date of shares outstanding reported in Issuer's Form 10-Q (3,259,338 shares).
2025-01-10First reported share sale by Farnam Fund (1,200 shares at $47.76).
2025-01-13Share sale by Farnam Fund (3,624 shares at $46.66).
2025-01-14Share sale by Farnam Fund (1,147 shares at $45.18).
2025-01-15Share sale by Farnam Fund (1,879 shares at $45.18).
2025-01-16Share sale by Farnam Fund (1,493 shares at $44.24).
2025-01-17Share sales by Farnam Fund (2,807 shares at $44.40 and 4,013 shares at $45.18).
2025-01-21Share sales by Farnam Fund (4,337 shares at $44.71 and 2,594 shares at $46.06).
2025-01-22Share sales by Farnam Fund (1,258 shares at $42.02, 947 shares at $43.02, and 66 shares at $44.50).
2025-01-23Share sale by Farnam Fund (835 shares at $42.00).
2025-01-24Share sale by Farnam Fund (1,436 shares at $41.44).
2025-01-27Date of event requiring filing of this statement; Share sale by Farnam Fund (8,077 shares at $41.62).
2025-01-28Last reported share sale by Farnam Fund (5,381 shares at $41.64).
2025-01-29Date of filing of this Schedule 13D Amendment No. 12.

Keywords

Pro-Dex Inc., Farnam Street Partners, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Share Sales, Investment, SEC Filing, Common Stock, Shareholder Activity

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