Michael Price Buys West Coast Bancorp, Symetra Financial Corp., Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc., Sells CF Industries, Wells Fargo, Sunoco Inc.

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May 20, 2010
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Billionaire investor Michael Price likes to invest in small cap positions. If you are not familiar with him, he is the mentor of Seth Klarman and David Winters, both are great value investors. This is the Q1 portfolio update of Michael Price.

MFP Investors LLC. Michael Price owns 123 stocks with a total value of $490 million. These are the details of the buys and sells.

For the details of Michael Price's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Michael+Price

This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:

Financials

35.8%

Industrials

13.8%

Consumer Services

12.5%

Oil & Gas

11.3%

Consumer Goods

7.4%

Basic Materials

6.1%

Health Care

4.5%

Utilities

1.7%

Technology

1.4%

Telecommunications

0.1%



These are the top 5 holdings of Michael Price

  1. West Coast Bancorp (WCBO) - 8,535,000 shares, 4.49% of the total portfolio. New Position
  2. Citigroup Inc. (C) - 4,400,000 shares, 3.63% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 83.33%
  3. ConocoPhillips (COP) - 346,500 shares, 3.62% of the total portfolio.
  4. SYMETRA FINANCIAL Corp. (SYA) - 1,305,000 shares, 3.33% of the total portfolio. New Position
  5. GulfMark Offshore Inc. (GLF) - 552,100 shares, 2.99% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 329.32%


Added: Gulfmark Offshore Inc. (GLF, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Gulfmark Offshore Inc. by 329.32%. His purchase prices were between $23.79 and $29.77, with an estimated average price of $26.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.29%. His holdings were 552,100 shares as of 03/31/2010.

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. is a corporation that provides offshore marine services primarily to companies involved in offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Gulfmark Offshore Inc. has a market cap of $741.4 million; its shares were traded at around $28.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.8 and P/S ratio of 1.8. Gulfmark Offshore Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 14.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Gulfmark Offshore Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.

Added: Bank Of America Corp. (BAC, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Bank Of America Corp. by 156.06%. His purchase prices were between $14.45 and $18.04, with an estimated average price of $16.17. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.71%. His holdings were 772,800 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Bank of America Corp. is one of the world's financial services companies. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $141.23 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.31 with and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Bank Of America Corp. stocks is 0.2%.

Added: Citigroup Inc. (C, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Citigroup Inc. by 83.33%. His purchase prices were between $3.15 and $4.31, with an estimated average price of $3.56. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.65%. His holdings were 4,400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Citigroup Inc., the global financial services company, has some two hundred million customer accounts and does business in more than hundred countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citigroup Inc. has a market cap of $108.5 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.81 with and P/S ratio of 1.2.

Added: Arkansas Best Corp. (ABFS, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Arkansas Best Corp. by 166.72%. His purchase prices were between $21.6 and $32.82, with an estimated average price of $26.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.17%. His holdings were 307,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Arkansas Best Corporation is a diversified holding company engaged through its motor carrier subsidiaries in less-than-truckload and truckload shipments of general commodities, through its freight forwarding and logistics subsidiaries in intermodal marketing and freight logistics services. Arkansas Best Corp. has a market cap of $703.3 million; its shares were traded at around $27.8 with and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Arkansas Best Corp. stocks is 0.4%.

Added: Enzon Inc. (ENZN, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Enzon Inc. by 137.9%. His purchase prices were between $9 and $11.28, with an estimated average price of $9.99. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.64%. His holdings were 530,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of therapeutics to treat patients with cancer and adjacent diseases. Enzon Inc. has a market cap of $639.1 million; its shares were traded at around $10.75 with and P/S ratio of 3.5.

Added: Cache Inc. (CACH, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Cache Inc. by 125.02%. His purchase prices were between $4.17 and $5.85, with an estimated average price of $4.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.62%. His holdings were 992,900 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Cache, Inc. is a specialty retailer which operates stores selling women's apparel and accessories under the trade names Cache and Lillie Rubin. Cache Inc. has a market cap of $83.3 million; its shares were traded at around $6.53 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.

Added: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Newell Rubbermaid Inc. by 269.23%. His purchase prices were between $13.36 and $15.82, with an estimated average price of $14.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.54%. His holdings were 240,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. is a global manufacturer and full-service marketer of name-brand consumer products serving the needs of volume purchasers,including discount stores and warehouse clubs, home centers and hardware stores, and office superstores and contract stationers. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has a market cap of $4.52 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.27 with a P/E ratio of 11.9 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. stocks is 1.2%.

Added: Marlin Business Services Corp. (MRLN, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Marlin Business Services Corp. by 39.22%. His purchase prices were between $7.9 and $10.75, with an estimated average price of $9.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.31%. His holdings were 532,449 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Marlin Business Services Corp is a nationwide provider of equipment leasing solutions primarily to small businesses. Marlin Business Services Corp. has a market cap of $157.7 million; its shares were traded at around $12.39 with a P/E ratio of 42.7 and P/S ratio of 1.8. Marlin Business Services Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 0.8% over the past 5 years.

Added: Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (KALU, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Kaiser Aluminum Corp. by 13.98%. His purchase prices were between $33.39 and $44.26, with an estimated average price of $37.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.29%. His holdings were 296,350 shares as of 03/31/2010.

KAISER ALUMINUM is a producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace and high strength, general engineering, automotive, and custom industrial applications. Kaiser Aluminum Corp. has a market cap of $725.9 million; its shares were traded at around $35.8 with a P/E ratio of 25.4 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of Kaiser Aluminum Corp. stocks is 2.7%.

Added: Rbc Bearings Inc. (ROLL, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Rbc Bearings Inc. by 237.91%. His purchase prices were between $22.48 and $31.74, with an estimated average price of $26.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.28%. His holdings were 61,499 shares as of 03/31/2010.

RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components. Rbc Bearings Inc. has a market cap of $640.9 million; its shares were traded at around $29.51 with a P/E ratio of 24.8 and P/S ratio of 1.8. Rbc Bearings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 3.9% over the past 5 years.

Added: Xto Energy Inc. (XTO, Financial)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Xto Energy Inc. by 42.86%. His purchase prices were between $44.57 and $48.2, with an estimated average price of $46.54. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 75,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

XTO Energy Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and exploration of producing oil and gas properties, and in the production, processing, marketing and transportation of oil and natural gas. Xto Energy Inc. has a market cap of $25.73 billion; its shares were traded at around $44.11 with a P/E ratio of 13.7 and P/S ratio of 2.9. The dividend yield of Xto Energy Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Xto Energy Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 31.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Xto Energy Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.

Added: Granite Construction Inc. (GVA)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Granite Construction Inc. by 140%. His purchase prices were between $27.63 and $35.82, with an estimated average price of $31.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 60,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Granite Construction, Inc. is a diversified heavy civil constractor and construction materials producer. Granite Construction Inc. has a market cap of $1.29 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.19 with a P/E ratio of 42.5 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Granite Construction Inc. stocks is 1.6%. Granite Construction Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.7% over the past 10 years.

Added: United Therapeutics Corp. (UTHR)

Michael Price added to his holdings in United Therapeutics Corp. by 180%. His purchase prices were between $52.43 and $61.46, with an estimated average price of $57.22. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 28,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

UTD THERAPEUTIC is a biotechnology company focused on combating cardiovascular, inflammatory, and infectious diseases with unique therapeutic products. United Therapeutics Corp. has a market cap of $2.87 billion; its shares were traded at around $52.61 with a P/E ratio of 81.6 and P/S ratio of 7.7.

Added: Covanta Holding Corp. (CVA)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Covanta Holding Corp. by 66.67%. His purchase prices were between $16.49 and $19.54, with an estimated average price of $17.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 100,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Covanta Holding Corporation is an internationally recognized owner and operator of large-scale Energy-from-Waste and renewable energy projects and a recipient of the Energy Innovator Award from the U. Covanta Holding Corp. has a market cap of $2.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $16.02 with a P/E ratio of 26.6 and P/S ratio of 1.6.

Added: Cowen Group Inc. (COWN)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Cowen Group Inc. by 24.23%. His purchase prices were between $4.89 and $5.97, with an estimated average price of $5.38. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.08%. His holdings were 372,700 shares as of 03/31/2010.

COWEN GROUP, INC., through its operating subsidiaries, provides investment banking, equity research, sales and trading, asset management and alternative asset management services to companies and institutional investor clients in the healthcare, technology, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, consumer and alternative energy sectors. Cowen Group Inc. has a market cap of $354.2 million; its shares were traded at around $4.74 with and P/S ratio of 3.1.

Added: Cross Co (ATX)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Cross Co by 41.96%. His purchase prices were between $3.79 and $5.23, with an estimated average price of $4.36. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 140,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

A.T. Cross Company has two reportable business segments: high quality writing instruments and pen-based computing products. Cross Co has a market cap of $61.7 million; its shares were traded at around $4.55 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4.

Added: Akorn Inc. (AKRX)

Michael Price added to his holdings in Akorn Inc. by 43.88%. His purchase prices were between $1.33 and $1.87, with an estimated average price of $1.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 292,800 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Akorn, Inc. manufactures and markets diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in specialty areas such as ophthalmology, rheumatology, anesthesia and antidotes, among others. Akorn Inc. has a market cap of $258.7 million; its shares were traded at around $2.86 with and P/S ratio of 3.4.

New Purchase: West Coast Bancorp (WCBO)

Michael Price initiated holdings in West Coast Bancorp. His purchase prices were between $2 and $3, with an estimated average price of $2.58. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 4.49%. His holdings were 8,535,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

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W West Coast Bancorp has a market cap of $257.1 million; its shares were traded at around $2.79 with and P/S ratio of 2.1.

New Purchase: Symetra Financial Corp. (SYA)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Symetra Financial Corp.. His purchase prices were between $12.65 and $13.27, with an estimated average price of $12.89. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 3.33%. His holdings were 1,305,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Wash. Symetra Financial Corp. has a market cap of $1.45 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.32 with a P/E ratio of 8.7 and P/S ratio of 0.9.

New Purchase: Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc. (RUTH)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc.. His purchase prices were between $2.09 and $5.28, with an estimated average price of $3.51. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.58%. His holdings were 2,385,932 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is one of the largest upscale steak house companies in the U. Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc. has a market cap of $161.8 million; its shares were traded at around $4.71 with a P/E ratio of 10.9 and P/S ratio of 0.5.

New Purchase: Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Kraft Foods Inc.. His purchase prices were between $27.18 and $30.8, with an estimated average price of $28.99. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 2.47%. His holdings were 400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Kraft Foods, Inc. is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the U. Kraft Foods Inc. has a market cap of $44.81 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.29 with a P/E ratio of 14.6 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Kraft Foods Inc. stocks is 3.9%.

New Purchase: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Berkshire Hathaway Inc.. His purchase prices were between $97500 and $125000, with an estimated average price of $113488. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.84%. His holdings were 74 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has a market cap of $187.26 billion; its shares were traded at around $113700 with a P/E ratio of 21.9 and P/S ratio of 1.8. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.2% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Berkshire Hathaway Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.

New Purchase: General Growth Properties Inc (GGP)

Michael Price initiated holdings in General Growth Properties Inc. His purchase prices were between $14.01 and $16.8, with an estimated average price of $15.54. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.09%. His holdings were 331,619 shares as of 03/31/2010.

General Growth Properties is one of the oldest and most experienced shopping center owners, developers and managers in the United States. General Growth Properties Inc has a market cap of $4.26 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.42 with a P/E ratio of 13.1 and P/S ratio of 1.4. General Growth Properties Inc had an annual average earning growth of 6% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Tyco Electronics Ltd. (TEL)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Tyco Electronics Ltd.. His purchase prices were between $24.5 and $28.22, with an estimated average price of $25.88. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.01%. His holdings were 130,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Tyco Electronics Ltd., global provider of engineered electronic components for thousands of consumer and industrial products; network solutions and systems for telecommunications and energy markets; and wireless systems for critical communications, radar and defense applications. Tyco Electronics Ltd. has a market cap of $12.97 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.25 with a P/E ratio of 17.9 and P/S ratio of 1.2. The dividend yield of Tyco Electronics Ltd. stocks is 2.3%.

New Purchase: Pepsico Inc. (PEP)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Pepsico Inc.. His purchase prices were between $58.96 and $66.86, with an estimated average price of $62.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.68%. His holdings were 50,539 shares as of 03/31/2010.

PepsiCo, Inc. consists of: Frito-Lay Company, Pepsi-Cola Company, and Tropicana Products. Pepsico Inc. has a market cap of $109.14 billion; its shares were traded at around $66.04 with a P/E ratio of 17.6 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Pepsico Inc. stocks is 2.7%. Pepsico Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Pepsico Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.

New Purchase: Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (PPC)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Pilgrim's Pride Corp.. His purchase prices were between $8.17 and $11.26, with an estimated average price of $9.34. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.54%. His holdings were 250,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Pilgrim's Pride is one of the largest chicken companies in the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has a market cap of $1.93 billion; its shares were traded at around $9 with and P/S ratio of 0.3.

New Purchase: Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Compass Minerals International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $63.04 and $82.35, with an estimated average price of $73.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.41%. His holdings were 25,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Compass Minerals is the largest producer of rock, or highway deicing, salt in North America and the United Kingdom and operates the largest highway deicing salt mines in these regions. Compass Minerals International Inc. has a market cap of $2.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $77.45 with a P/E ratio of 15.8 and P/S ratio of 2.7. The dividend yield of Compass Minerals International Inc. stocks is 2%. Compass Minerals International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 16.1% over the past 5 years.

New Purchase: Corn Products International Inc. (CPO)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Corn Products International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.61 and $35.69, with an estimated average price of $31.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.39%. His holdings were 55,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Corn Products International, Inc., headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois, is one of the world's corn refiners. Corn Products International Inc. has a market cap of $2.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.63 with a P/E ratio of 14.3 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Corn Products International Inc. stocks is 1.6%. Corn Products International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 6.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Corn Products International Inc. the business predictability rank of 2-star.

New Purchase: John Bean Tech Corp (JBT)

Michael Price initiated holdings in John Bean Tech Corp. His purchase prices were between $15.67 and $18.72, with an estimated average price of $17.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.36%. His holdings were 100,400 shares as of 03/31/2010.

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION is a global solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries. John Bean Tech Corp has a market cap of $480.7 million; its shares were traded at around $17.07 with a P/E ratio of 14.2 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of John Bean Tech Corp stocks is 1.7%.

New Purchase: Smith International Inc. (SII)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Smith International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $27.17 and $45.13, with an estimated average price of $35.91. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 30,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Smith International, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, the petrochemical industry and other industrial markets. Smith International Inc. has a market cap of $10.42 billion; its shares were traded at around $41.95 with a P/E ratio of 83.8 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Smith International Inc. stocks is 1.1%. Smith International Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Smith International Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.

New Purchase: Millipore Corp. (MIL)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Millipore Corp.. His purchase prices were between $67.94 and $105.59, with an estimated average price of $84.79. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.25%. His holdings were 11,400 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Millipore Corporation is a provider of products and services that improve productivity and results in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and in clinical, analytical and research laboratories. Millipore Corp. has a market cap of $5.96 billion; its shares were traded at around $106.04 with a P/E ratio of 25.4 and P/S ratio of 3.6. Millipore Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 5.2% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Global Industries Ltd. (GLBL)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Global Industries Ltd.. His purchase prices were between $6.15 and $7.96, with an estimated average price of $7.07. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.24%. His holdings were 183,900 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Global Industries, Ltd. provides construction services, including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, and diving services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Global Industries Ltd. has a market cap of $694.7 million; its shares were traded at around $5.79 with a P/E ratio of 20 and P/S ratio of 0.8.

New Purchase: First California Financial Group Inc. (FCAL)

Michael Price initiated holdings in First California Financial Group Inc.. His purchase prices were between $2.55 and $3.37, with an estimated average price of $2.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.22%. His holdings were 400,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

NATIONAL MERCANTILE BANCORP principal business is to serve as a holding company for Mercantile National Bank, and for other banking or banking-related subsidiaries which the Co. First California Financial Group Inc. has a market cap of $32.9 million; its shares were traded at around $2.83 with and P/S ratio of 0.5.

New Purchase: Builders Firstsource Inc. (BLDR)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Builders Firstsource Inc.. His purchase prices were between $2.9 and $3.89, with an estimated average price of $3.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 165,222 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Builders FirstSource is a supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products for residential new construction in the United States. Builders Firstsource Inc. has a market cap of $337.6 million; its shares were traded at around $3.49 with and P/S ratio of 0.5.

New Purchase: The Chubb Corp. (CB)

Michael Price initiated holdings in The Chubb Corp.. His purchase prices were between $47.66 and $52.47, with an estimated average price of $50.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 10,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Chubb Corporation is a holding company with subsidiaries principally engaged in the property and casualty insurance business. The Chubb Corp. has a market cap of $16.8 billion; its shares were traded at around $51.14 with a P/E ratio of 8.8 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of The Chubb Corp. stocks is 2.8%.

New Purchase: Cocacola Enterprises Inc. (CCE)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Cocacola Enterprises Inc.. His purchase prices were between $19.18 and $28.09, with an estimated average price of $22.93. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.06%. His holdings were 10,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Coca-Cola Enterprises is the world's largest marketer, distributor, and producer of bottle and can liquid nonalcoholic refreshment. Cocacola Enterprises Inc. has a market cap of $12.72 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.76 with a P/E ratio of 15.5 and P/S ratio of 0.6. The dividend yield of Cocacola Enterprises Inc. stocks is 1.4%.

New Purchase: W.r. Berkley Corp. (WRB)

Michael Price initiated holdings in W.r. Berkley Corp.. His purchase prices were between $24.11 and $26.73, with an estimated average price of $25.25. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 10,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company, which through its subsidiaries, operates in all segments of the property casualty insurance business: regional property casualty insurance; reinsurance; specialty lines of insurance; alternative markets; and international. W.r. Berkley Corp. has a market cap of $4.16 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.22 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 1. The dividend yield of W.r. Berkley Corp. stocks is 0.9%.

New Purchase: Alcon Inc. (ACL)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Alcon Inc.. His purchase prices were between $152.51 and $166, with an estimated average price of $158.84. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 1,500 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Alcon, Inc. is the world's eye care company. Alcon Inc. has a market cap of $43.45 billion; its shares were traded at around $145.31 with a P/E ratio of 20.3 and P/S ratio of 6.6. The dividend yield of Alcon Inc. stocks is 2.5%. Alcon Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 18.3% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Lsb Industries Inc. His purchase prices were between $12.97 and $15.7, with an estimated average price of $14.43. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 14,285 shares as of 03/31/2010.

LSB Industries, Inc. is a diversified holding company which is engaged,through its subsidiaries, in the manufacture and sale of chemical products for the explosives, agricultural and industrial acids markets; the manufacture and sale of a broad range of hydronic fan coils and water source heat pumps as well as other products used in commercial and residential air conditioning systems; and the manufacture or purchase and sale of certain automotive and industrial products, including automotive bearings and other automotive replacement parts. Lsb Industries Inc has a market cap of $376.7 million; its shares were traded at around $17.75 with a P/E ratio of 27.8 and P/S ratio of 0.7. Lsb Industries Inc had an annual average earning growth of 15.7% over the past 10 years.

New Purchase: Pgt Inc. (PGTI)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Pgt Inc.. His purchase prices were between $1.57 and $2.285, with an estimated average price of $1.87. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 72,800 shares as of 03/31/2010.

PGT INDUSTRIES pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation's manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. Pgt Inc. has a market cap of $165.3 million; its shares were traded at around $3.06 with and P/S ratio of 1.

New Purchase: Riskmetrics Group Inc (RISK)

Michael Price initiated holdings in Riskmetrics Group Inc. His purchase prices were between $17.04 and $22.48, with an estimated average price of $20.34. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 5,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

RiskMetrics Group is a provider of risk management and corporate governance products and services to participants in the global financial markets. Riskmetrics Group Inc has a market cap of $1.39 billion; its shares were traded at around $21.93 with a P/E ratio of 45.7 and P/S ratio of 4.6. Riskmetrics Group Inc had an annual average earning growth of 13.6% over the past 5 years.

Reduced: Penn Millers Holding Corp. (PMIC)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Penn Millers Holding Corp. by 25%. His sale prices were between $10.35 and $11.98, with an estimated average price of $10.95. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.05%. Michael Price still held 75,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Penn Millers Insurance Company is a Pennsylvania property and casualty insurer, headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Penn Millers Holding Corp. has a market cap of $80 million; its shares were traded at around $14.7 with and P/S ratio of 1.

Reduced: Lydall Inc. (LDL)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Lydall Inc. by 75.44%. His sale prices were between $5.21 and $8.48, with an estimated average price of $7.19. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.05%. Michael Price still held 37,651 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Lydall, Inc. and its subsidiaries are manufacturers of engineered products for demanding specialty applications. Lydall Inc. has a market cap of $141.6 million; its shares were traded at around $8.28 with and P/S ratio of 0.6.

Reduced: Peapackgladstone Financial Corp (PGC)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Peapackgladstone Financial Corp by 57.45%. His sale prices were between $10.6 and $15.28, with an estimated average price of $12.76. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.07%. Michael Price still held 39,298 shares as of 03/31/2010.

The Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a bank holding company for Peapack-Gladstone Bank. Peapackgladstone Financial Corp has a market cap of $120.5 million; its shares were traded at around $13.81 with a P/E ratio of 25.7 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of Peapackgladstone Financial Corp stocks is 1.4%.

Reduced: Care Investment Trust Inc. (CRE)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Care Investment Trust Inc. by 78.49%. His sale prices were between $7.72 and $8.94, with an estimated average price of $8.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.14%. Michael Price still held 100,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

CARE INVESTMENT TRUST INC. is a real estate investment and finance company formed principally to invest in healthcare-related real estate and commercial mortgage debt. Care Investment Trust Inc. has a market cap of $178.6 million; its shares were traded at around $8.83 with a P/E ratio of 36.8 and P/S ratio of 8.9.

Reduced: Louisiana Bancorp Inc. (LABC)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Louisiana Bancorp Inc. by 20.91%. His sale prices were between $14.5 and $15.5, with an estimated average price of $14.75. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.15%. Michael Price still held 236,436 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Louisiana Bancorp, Inc., through its subsidiary, Bank of New Orleans, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides various banking services principally in southern Louisiana. Louisiana Bancorp Inc. has a market cap of $68.6 million; its shares were traded at around $15 with a P/E ratio of 28.3 and P/S ratio of 3.9.

Reduced: Capitalsource Inc. (CSE)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Capitalsource Inc. by 24.47%. His sale prices were between $3.94 and $5.99, with an estimated average price of $5.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.17%. Michael Price still held 617,200 shares as of 03/31/2010.

CapitalSource is a specialized commercial finance company offering asset- based, senior, cash flow and mezzanine financing to small and mid-sized borrowers through three focused lending units: Corporate Finance, Healthcare Finance, and Structured Finance. Capitalsource Inc. has a market cap of $1.44 billion; its shares were traded at around $4.47 with and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Capitalsource Inc. stocks is 0.8%.

Reduced: Northwestern Corp. (NWE)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Northwestern Corp. by 27.07%. His sale prices were between $23.83 and $27.18, with an estimated average price of $25.65. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.19%. Michael Price still held 125,294 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Northwestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy is an investor-owned utility and one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in the northwest quadrant of the United States. Northwestern Corp. has a market cap of $998.8 million; its shares were traded at around $27.74 with a P/E ratio of 15 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of Northwestern Corp. stocks is 4.9%. Northwestern Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 4.7% over the past 5 years.

Reduced: Regions Financial Corp. (RF)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in Regions Financial Corp. by 47.01%. His sale prices were between $5.29 and $7.85, with an estimated average price of $6.66. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.34%. Michael Price still held 450,900 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Regions Financial Corporation is a regional bank holding company and hasbanking-related subsidiaries engaged in mortgage banking, credit life insurance, leasing, and securities brokerage activities with offices in various Southeastern states. Regions Financial Corp. has a market cap of $9.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $7.82 with and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Regions Financial Corp. stocks is 0.5%.

Reduced: The Dow Chemical Company (DOW)

Michael Price reduced to his holdings in The Dow Chemical Company by 56.92%. His sale prices were between $26.18 and $31.15, with an estimated average price of $29.11. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.48%. Michael Price still held 140,000 shares as of 03/31/2010.

Dow Chemical Company is a science and technology company that provides innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. The Dow Chemical Company has a market cap of $30.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.54 with a P/E ratio of 29.5 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of The Dow Chemical Company stocks is 2.2%.

Sold Out: Ipass Inc. (IPAS)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Ipass Inc.. His sale prices were between $1 and $1.2, with an estimated average price of $1.11.

iPass Inc provides software-enabled enterprise connectivity services for mobile workers. Ipass Inc. has a market cap of $66.1 million; its shares were traded at around $1.09 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.

Sold Out: Home Bancorp, Inc. (HBCP)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Home Bancorp, Inc.. His sale prices were between $12.05 and $14.17, with an estimated average price of $12.6.

HOME BANCORP, INC. is a holding company for Home Bank. Home Bancorp, Inc. has a market cap of $116.4 million; its shares were traded at around $13.4 with a P/E ratio of 29.1 and P/S ratio of 3.6.

Sold Out: Sunoco Inc. (SUN)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Sunoco Inc.. His sale prices were between $25.09 and $30.68, with an estimated average price of $27.64.

Sunoco, Inc. is principally a petroleum refiner and marketer with interests in cokemaking. Sunoco Inc. has a market cap of $3.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.26 with and P/S ratio of 0.1. The dividend yield of Sunoco Inc. stocks is 2%. Sunoco Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.3% over the past 10 years.

Sold Out: South Financial Group Inc. (TSFG)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in South Financial Group Inc.. His sale prices were between $0.3491 and $0.89, with an estimated average price of $0.61.

The South Financial Group is a financial services company. South Financial Group Inc. has a market cap of $62 million; its shares were traded at around $0.2874 with and P/S ratio of 0.1.

Sold Out: Metropcs Communications Inc. (PCS)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Metropcs Communications Inc.. His sale prices were between $5.53 and $7.99, with an estimated average price of $6.49.

MetroPCS Communications provides wireless communications services. Metropcs Communications Inc. has a market cap of $3.11 billion; its shares were traded at around $8.82 with a P/E ratio of 18.8 and P/S ratio of 0.9.

Sold Out: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Wells Fargo & Company. His sale prices were between $26.43 and $31.22, with an estimated average price of $28.49.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance services through stores, its Internet site and other distribution channels across North America as well as internationally. Wells Fargo & Company has a market cap of $156.06 billion; its shares were traded at around $30.08 with a P/E ratio of 17.3 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Wells Fargo & Company stocks is 0.6%. Wells Fargo & Company had an annual average earning growth of 5.1% over the past 10 years.

Sold Out: CF Industries Holdings Inc. (CF)

Michael Price sold out his holdings in Cf Industries Holdings Inc.. His sale prices were between $90.03 and $108.23, with an estimated average price of $97.68.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is the holding company for the operations of CF Industries, Inc. Cf Industries Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.42 billion; its shares were traded at around $70.36 with a P/E ratio of 8.7 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Cf Industries Holdings Inc. stocks is 0.6%. Cf Industries Holdings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 85.7% over the past 5 years.

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