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 December 29. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Insider: Joseph Piekenbrock, vice-president, exploration Company: NovaGold Resources Inc. (TSX:NG) Shares owned: 71,000 Trade date: December 13, 14 Trade total: $1,000,500 Trade: Acquisition of 100,000 shares at prices ranging between $9.37 and $10.64 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider: Peter Rozee, senior vice-president, commercial and legal affairs Company: Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) Shares owned: 17,211 Trade date: December 20 Trade total: $924,628 Trade: Exercise for cash of 27,028 restricted share units for $34.21 per share.
Insider: Ramon Davila, COO Company: First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Shares owned: 303,440 Trade date: December 20 Trade total: US$850,000 Trade: Sale of 50,000 shares for US$17 per share.
Insider: Peter Brown, chairman and founder Company: Canaccord Financial Inc. (TSX:CF) Shares owned: 143,054 Trade date: December 15 Trade total: $798,790 Trade: Purchase of 100,000 shares for $7.98979 per share.
Insider: Salim Manji, director Company: Amica Mature Lifestyles (TSX:ACC) Shares owned: 1,629,647 Trade date: December 14 Trade total: $728,610 Trade: Purchase of 97,800 subscription receipts at $7.45 per receipt under a prospectus.
Insider: Frank Callaghan, president and CEO Company: Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX-V:BGM) Shares owned: 2,088,826 Trade date: December 20 Trade total: $686,970 Trade: Sale of 808,200 shares for $0.85 per share.
Insider: Ron Millos, CFO Company: Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) Shares owned: 8,196 Trade date: December 20 Trade total: $685,398 Trade: Exercise for cash of 20,035 restricted share units for $34.21 per share.
Insider: Real Foley, vice-president, marketing, Teck Coal Ltd. Company: Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) Shares owned: 5,161 Trade date: December 20 Trade total: $657,550 Trade: Exercise for cash of 19,221 restricted share units for $34.21 per share.
Insider: Simon Ridgway, director Company: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI) Shares owned: 20,560 Trade date: December 15, 16 Trade total: $599,745 Trade: Sale of 103,400 shares at prices ranging between $5.70 and $5.96 per share.
Insider: Simon Ridgway, board chairman Company: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI) Shares owned: 123,960 Trade date: December 9 Trade total: $558,949 (net) Trade: Sale of 97,000 shares at prices ranging between $6.53 and $6.73 per share following the acquisition of 100,000 shares for $0.85 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider: Eros Spadotto, executive vice-president, technology strategy Company: Telus Corp. (TSX:T) Shares owned: 46,107 Trade date: November 30 Trade total: $545,860 Trade: Sale of 10,689 shares at prices ranging between $51.04 and $51.27 per share. •