Activist investor Joseph Stilwell, Stilwell Value LLC and related investment vehicles have purchased additional common shares of Ben Franklin Financial Inc.
Entities in the Stilwell-led group on Jan. 31 purchased 68,443 shares at $7.50 per share for a total purchase price of $513,323.
Stilwell and related investment vehicles beneficially own 129,693 shares, or a 9.9% stake in the Arlington Heights, Ill.-based company.
In February 2015, the group reported beneficial ownership of 61,250 Ben Franklin Financial shares.
