Big Advocat owner buys more

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on August 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm

Marlin Capital, the Dallas money manager that bought big into Advocat last year, has acquired a few more shares of the senior housing provider. The firm, which is represented by Chad McCurdy on Advocat’s board, now owns 11.2 percent of Advocat (Ticker: AVCA), which is up 50 percent so far this month.

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Another sign Advocat is taking Bristol’s board challenge seriously

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on May 29, 2009 at 6:51 am

Chad McCurdy, the nursing home operator’s largest shareholder – and since last spring, a board member – says he has picked up a few more shares lately and goes to great lengths to say he supports the company-nominated director candidates over the challengers from Bristol Capital.

Being a large shareholder or having investment banking relationships does not by itself add additional value to our board. I have numerous relationships with investment bankers at very large and well respected firms as do other members of your board. We listen to what our current bankers tell and draw upon other relationships for further advice and counsel.

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