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 October 11. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Insider Peter Chandler, senior vice-president, Canaccord Wealth Management Company: Canaccord Financial Inc. (TSX:CF) Shares owned: 24,500 Trade date: October 2, 3, 4, 5 Trade total: $435,170 Trade: Sale of 79,256 shares at prices ranging between $5.406 and $5.64 per share.
Insider Russell Hallbauer, president and CEO Company: Taseko Mines Ltd. (TSX:TKO) Shares owned: 548,500 Trade date: October 1 Trade total: $225,000 (net) Trade: Sale of 100,000 shares for $3.25 per share following the acquisition of 100,000 shares for $1 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider John Craig, director Company: Africa Oil Corp. (TSX-V:AOI) Shares owned: 62,200 Trade date: September 4, 5 Trade total: $221,370 Trade: Sale of 25,000 shares at prices ranging between $8.80 and $9.05 per share.
Insider Sukhi Jagpal, interim CFO Company: QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT) Shares owned: 1,200 Trade date: August 3 Trade total: $218,290 (net) Trade: Sale of 67,000 shares for $8.19 per share following the acquisition of 67,000 shares at prices ranging between $2.44 and $7.30 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider Ian Cameron, CFO Company: Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX) Shares owned: 16,990 Trade date: August 17, 23, 24, 28 Trade total: $217,727 (net) Trade: Sale of 26,000 shares at prices ranging between $29 and $29.43 per share following the acquisition of 26,000 shares for $20.76 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider George Cavey, vice-president, exploration Company: Orko Silver Corp. (TSX-V:OK) Shares owned: 810,000 Trade date: August 16 Trade total: $210,000 Trade: Acquisition of 200,000 shares for $0.45 per share and 200,000 for $0.60 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider Adrian Aguirre, director Company: Aurcana Corp. (TSX-V:AUN) Shares owned: 766,824 Trade date: September 19 Trade total: $209,580 Trade: Sale of 200,000 shares for $1.0479 per share.
Insider Jens Mayer, executive vice-president, managing director, global co-head of investment banking Company: Canaccord Financial Inc. (TSX:CF) Shares owned: 259,978 Trade date: September 12 Trade total: $199,545 Trade: Sale of 35,000 shares for $5.70 per share.
Insider David Parsons, vice-president, insurance Company: Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) Shares owned: 3,496 Trade date: September 21 Trade total: $191,226 (net) Trade: Sale of 30,000 shares for $46.1442 per share following the acquisition of 30,000 shares for $39.77 per share through the exercise of options. •
