Blum Capital Boosts Stake in Collective Brands (PSS) to 5.6%

In a 13D filing after the close on Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS), Blum Capital disclosed a 5.6% stake (3,603,967 shares) in the company. The firm held 3197314 PSS shares at the quarter ended 3/31/08. A 13D indicates a possible 'activist' investment.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum Capital did not make any direct requests on Collective Brands, but said they will monitor their investment and may enter discussions with management, the Board of Directors or others.

Collective Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale and retail of footwear and related accessories worldwide.

Blum Capital Partners is a $2.8 billion investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm makes strategic block and control investments in public and private transactions. The firm's investment strategy combines the private equity process applied to the public markets along with an ability to play a constructive and active role in unlocking value from portfolio companies through the implementation of financial, operational and governance initiatives.

Blum Capital Boosts Stake in Symmetry Medical (SMA) to 8.6% - 13D

In a 13D filing on Symmetry Medical, Inc. (NYSE: SMA), Blum Capital disclosed an 8.6% stake (3,059,404 shares) in the company. The firm held 1,659,404 shares at the quarter ended 12/31/07.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum Capital did not make any direct requests on Symmetry Medical, but said they will monitor their investment and may enter discussions with management, the Board of Directors or others. Blum may discuss ideas that, if effected may result in any of the following: the acquisition by persons of additional Common Stock of the Issuer, an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Issuer, and/or changes in the board of directors or management of the Issuer.

Blum Capital Partners is a $2.8 billion investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm makes strategic block and control investments in public and private transactions. The firm's investment strategy combines the private equity process applied to the public markets along with an ability to play a constructive and active role in unlocking value from portfolio companies through the implementation of financial, operational and governance initiatives.

ITT Educational Services (ESI) Attracts An Activist Investor

In a 13D filing after the close on ITT Educational Services Inc. (NYSE: ESI), Blum Capital disclosed an 8.4% stake (3,345,200 shares) in the company.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum Capital did not make any direct requests on ITT Educational, but said they will monitor their investment and may enter discussions with management, the Board of Directors or others. Blum may discuss ideas that, if effected may result in any of the following: the acquisition by persons of additional Common Stock of the Issuer, an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Issuer, and/or changes in the board of directors or management of the Issuer.

Blum Capital Partnersi s a $2.8 billion investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm makes strategic block and control investments in public and private transactions. The firm's investment strategy combines the private equity process applied to the public markets along with an ability to play a constructive and active role in unlocking value from portfolio companies through the implementation of financial, operational and governance initiatives.

Blum Capital Discloses 5% Stake in Macrovision (MVSN)

In a 13D filing after the close Friday on Macrovision Corp. (Nasdaq: MVSN), Blum Capital Partners disclosed a 5% stake (2,771,275 shares) in the company.

In a pretty standard disclosure, the firm did not make any direct requests on the company, but said they will may engage in discussions with management, the Board of Directors or others.

Blum Capital Accumulates 6.6% Stake in Websense (WBSN)

In a 13D filing after the close on Websense Inc. (Nasdaq: WBSN), Blum Capital disclosed a 6.6% stake (2.95 million shares) in the company. The firm did not show a stake in Websense for the quarter ended December 31, 2006.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum Capital said it may engage in communications with one or more shareholders of the Issuer, one or more officers of the Issuer and/or one or more members of the board of directors of the Issuer and/or one or more representatives of the Issuer regarding the Issuer, including but not limited to its operations.

Blum Capital Raises Stake in Electronics for Imaging (EFII) to 5.3%

In a 13D filing after the close Friday on Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII), Blum Capital disclosed a 5.3% stake (3 million shares) in the company. This is up from the 2.3 million share stake the firm disclosed in EFII for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

The firm said while it has no specific plan or proposal, they may communicate with the board of directors, management or other shareholders concerning the company. The firm said they may discuss ideas that may result in any of the following: the acquisition by persons of additional Common Stock of the Issuer, an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Issuer, and/or changes in the board of directors or management of the Issuer.

Blum Capital Accumulates 5% Stake in Getty Images (GYI)

In a 13D filing after the close Friday on Getty Images Inc. (NYSE: GYI), Blum Capital disclosed they accumulated a 5% stake (3 million shares) in the company.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum said, while they have no current plans, they may engage in communications with shareholders and management. The firm also said they may discuss ideas that, if effected may result in any of the following: the acquisition by persons of additional Common Stock of the Issuer, an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Issuer, and/or changes in the board of directors or management of the Issuer.

Blum Capital Raises Stake in Career Education (CECO) to 8.3%

In an amended 13D filing after the close on Career Education Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), Blum Capital discloses an 8.3% stake (7.8 million shares) in the company. This is up from 6.9% (6.55 million share) the firm disclosed in a past filing.

Blum Capital Accumulates 6.9% Stake in Career Education (CECO)

In a 13D filing after the close on Career Education Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), Blum Capital discloses a 6.9% stake (6.55 million shares) in the company.

In a pretty standard disclosure, Blum said the stake is for investment purposes and said it may in the future communicate with shareholders, officers and/or members of the board of directors of the company.

Blum Capital Lowers Stake in UAP Holding to 6.1%

In an amended 13D filing on UAP Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: UAPH) after the close Friday, Blum Capital disclosed a 6.1% stake (3.13 million shares) in the company. This is down from the 7.1% stake (3.62 million shares) the firm disclosed in an October 20th 13D filing, which showed the firm was buying stock.

Blum Capital Sells 1.3M Shares of Nu Skin (NUS) in Block Sale

In an amended 13D filing on Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), Blum Capital disclosed a 9.9% stake (6.76 million) in the company. This is down from the 8.06 million share stake the firm held for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

The firm said its sold 1.3 million shares on 12/05 at $18.12 to a broker in a block sale.

According to filings, Blum was buying stock as recently as June 2006 in the $16 range.