Latest Schedule 13D activist filings

Star Equity Fund and its affiliates, including Hudson Global and Jeffrey E. Eberwein, have filed an Amendment No. 13 to their Schedule 13D, reaffirming their beneficial ownership of 29.4% of Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. common stock.

Liberty Strategic Capital has entered into a voting agreement to support Flagstar Financial's corporate restructuring and merger with Flagstar Bank, N.A.

Encision Inc.'s Vice President of Finance, Brandon J Shepard, has increased his beneficial ownership in the company to 6.0% through a recent private placement and option exercises.

Encision Inc.'s CEO, Gregory J. Trudel, increased his beneficial ownership to 8.7% by purchasing 1,000,000 shares in a private placement for $100,000.

Encision Inc. Director Robert H. Fries increased his beneficial ownership to 8.2% by purchasing 750,000 shares in a private placement for $75,000.

Black Diamond Holdings, LLLP has replaced BDCM CT, L.L.C. as the primary investment adviser for its 23.1% beneficial ownership in Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

Black Diamond Holdings, LLLP has replaced BDCM CT, L.L.C. as the primary investment adviser for a 17.6% stake in KVH Industries, Inc., with Stephen H. Deckoff continuing as a key beneficial owner.

Heritage Assets SCSp and affiliates updated their beneficial ownership in Arqit Quantum Inc. to 49.6% following warrant sales and the exercisability of new warrants.

Phillip Frost, M.D. and Frost Gamma Investments Trust increased their beneficial ownership in Fluent, Inc. to 28.3% through a $1 million purchase of pre-funded warrants and warrants.

David E. Lazar has been appointed CEO and a director of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., following a $3.85 million investment and an agreement for an additional $2.15 million, significantly increasing his stake to 19.99%.

Thomas H. Lee Partners and its affiliates have ceased beneficial ownership of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. following the completion of its merger.

Think Investments LP and Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP have significantly increased their beneficial ownership in TaskUs, Inc., now holding 19.8% and 16.8% respectively, with an intent to explore value maximization.

Think Investments LP and Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP have significantly increased their beneficial ownership in TaskUs, Inc., now holding 19.8% of the common stock, with an intent to engage management regarding the take-private transaction.

Think Investments LP and its affiliate have significantly increased their beneficial ownership in TaskUs, Inc., now holding 19.8% of common stock, with an intent to engage on the take-private transaction.

Axian Telecom, Jumia's largest shareholder, has initiated a court petition to appoint its director, Hassanein Hiridjee, to Jumia's Supervisory Board.

A group including Eli Casdin and Keith Meister reported a reduction in their beneficial ownership of GeneDx Holdings Corp. Class A common stock through an open market sale.

Joy Capital III, L.P. and Brightest Sky Limited have increased their beneficial ownership in Uxin Ltd through recent share acquisitions.

Fame Dragon Global Limited increased its stake in Uxin Limited by acquiring over 1.8 billion Class A Ordinary Shares for $8.88 million.

Abundant Grace Investment Limited, a major shareholder in Uxin Limited, has reduced its beneficial ownership through sales and a zero-consideration distribution of Class A ordinary shares.

A consortium led by CEO Max Wygod proposes to acquire all outstanding shares of Forian Inc. not currently owned for $2.10 per share in cash, representing a 19% premium.

A consortium led by CEO Max Wygod has proposed to acquire all outstanding shares of Forian Inc. not currently owned by them for $2.10 per share in cash, representing a 19% premium.

Edward S. Lampert and affiliated entities have entered into an exclusivity agreement related to Lands' End's ongoing exploration of strategic alternatives.

Valor Buyer LP has entered into a voting agreement to support the merger of Verint Systems Inc. with Calabrio, Inc., committing its 13.61% stake.

Patricia Gallup and affiliated trusts now beneficially own 54.4% of PC Connection's common stock, primarily due to company share repurchases.

Stephen Fitzpatrick, a key beneficial owner, increased his stake in Vertical Aerospace Ltd. to 15.03% through significant open market purchases.

Riverstyx Fund, LP, an activist investor, has nominated three individuals, including Ben Franklin, for election to Charles & Colvard Ltd.'s Board of Directors at the 2025 annual meeting.

Key investors Cao Yu, Hu Bin, and Youxin Consulting Limited significantly increased their beneficial ownership in FiEE Inc. through warrant acquisitions.

Davidson Kempner Capital Management and affiliates sold 595,000 shares of Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. common stock at $9.75 per share, reducing their beneficial ownership to 17.40%.

Weichai America, a major shareholder of Power Solutions International, Inc., sold 263,006 shares in open-market transactions, reducing its beneficial ownership to 47.5%.

OCONNOR, a unit of UBS Asset Management Americas, filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D, disclosing a 4.9% beneficial ownership in Electra Battery Materials Corp.