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 16. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Insider David Demers, CEO Company: Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) Shares owned: 1,457 Trade date: April 9 Trade total: $218,440 Trade: Exercised for cash of 6,080 shares at prices ranging between $35.87 and $35.94 per share.
Insider Ronald Bertuzzi, director Company: TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX:TAO) Shares owned: 208,356 Trade date: April 20 Trade total: $216,766 Trade: Sale of 20,000 shares at prices ranging between $10.81 and $10.87 per share.
Insider Connie Lillico, corporate secretary Company: First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Shares owned: 100,000 Trade date: April 26 Trade total: $203,000 Trade: Acquisition of 100,000 shares for $2.03 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider Brendan Donohoe, treasurer Company: Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX) Shares owned: 1,139.276 Trade date: April 30, May 1 Trade total: $181,250 Trade: Acquisition of 145,000 shares for $1.25 per share through the exercise of options.
Insider Robert McCallum, director Company: First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Shares owned: 120,000 Trade date: April 19 Trade total: $156,827 Trade: Sale of 10,000 shares at prices ranging between $15.68 and $15.69 per share.
Insider Brett Gagnon, vice-president, information technology Company: New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) Shares owned: 14,450 Trade date: May 4 Trade total: $124,634 Trade: Purchase of 14,450 shares at prices ranging between $8.52 and $8.72 per share.
Insider Ronald Thiessen, chairman Company: Great Basin Gold Ltd. (TSX: GBG) Shares owned: 468,531 Trade date: April 2 Trade total: $120,000 Trade: Acquisition of 100,000 shares for $0.75 per share under a prospectus and acquisition of 50,000 warrants for $0.90 per share under a prospectus.
Insider Mazhar Shaikh, director Company: Amica Mature Lifestyles (TSX:ACC) Shares owned: 15,000 Trade date: December 14 Trade total: $111,750 Trade: Purchase of 15,000 subscription receipts at $7.45 per receipt under a prospectus.
Insider Donald Sharp, CFO Company: Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:CRB) Shares owned: 3,594,308 Trade date: November 21, 23 Trade total: $111,050 (net) Trade: Purchase of 381,500 shares for $0.30 per share in private sale and 41,000 shares for $0.10 per share prior to the sale of 50,000 shares for $0.15 per share. •
