The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending May 9. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Insider: Werner Paulus, director Company: Peer 1 Network Enterprises Inc. (TSX:PIX) Shares owned: 5,119,290 Trade date: April 23 Trade total: $4,572,000 Trade: Sale done privately of 2,540,000 shares for $1.80 per share.
Insider: Alex Guidi, founder and director Company: TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX:TAO) Shares owned: 3,629,539 Trade date: April 19 Trade total: $2,200,000 Trade: Sale of 200,000 shares for $11 per share.
Insider: Kevin Douglas, major shareholder Company: North American Tungsten Corp. Ltd. (TSX-V:NTC) Shares owned: 20,040,000 Trade date: April 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, May 1, 2, 3 Trade total: $1,277,894 Trade: Purchase of 3,257,500 shares at prices ranging between $0.3313 and $0.43 per share.
Insider: Adrian Aguirre, director Company: Aurcana Corp. (TSX-V:AUN) Shares owned: 1,381,024 Trade date: April 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, May 1 Trade total: US$729,412 Trade: Sale of 839,200 shares at prices ranging between $0.8025 and $1.01 per share.
Insider: Raymond Polman, CFO Company: First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Shares owned: 0 Trade date: April 17, 18 Trade total: $302,198 (net) Trade: Sale of 25,000 shares at prices ranging between $15.65 and $15.814 per share prior to acquiring 25,000 shares for $3.70 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider: Randall Milner, corporate secretary Company: Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX) Shares owned: 10,474 Trade date: April 27, 30, May 1 Trade total: $269,418 (net) Trade: Sale of 20,000 shares at prices ranging between $33.90 and $34.61 per share following the acquisition of 20,000 shares for $20.76 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider: Peter Lloyd, general manager, Peak Gold Mines Company: New Gold Inc. (TSX:NG) Shares owned: 132,667 Trade date: April 20 Trade total: $232,500 Trade: Acquisition of 25,000 shares for $9.30 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider: Peter Bull, major shareholder Company: Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (TSX: HWD) Shares owned: 2,845,100 Trade date: May 7, 8 Trade total: $228,739 Trade: Purchase of 60,100 shares at prices ranging between $3.58 and $3.85 per share.
Insider: John Tognetti, major shareholder Company: TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX:TAO) Shares owned: 7,273,500 Trade date: April 16, 17, 20 Trade total: $219,033 (net) Trade: Purchase of 130,200 shares at prices ranging between $2.50 and $2.6789 per share and sale of 200 shares at prices ranging between $2.46 and $2.49 per share. •
