Black Diamond Capital Management's Q3 vs Q4 13F Holdings Comparison: Notable Changes and What They Could Mean

Black Diamond Capital Management, L.L.C. has released their Q3 2022 vs. Q4 2022 13F Holdings Comparison, and there have been notable changes in their holdings during this time frame. Let's take a closer look at the changes and what they could mean for BD's investment strategy.

Firstly, let's start with the company that has seen the highest percentage change in shares held by BD over Q3 and Q4 2022 - FSK. In Q3 2022, BD held 1,269,244 shares in FS KKR CAP CORP, which dropped significantly to only 50,000 shares in Q4 2022, resulting in a 95.9% reduction. This is a significant drop and highlights a loss of confidence in this particular company.

On the other hand, several companies have seen an increase in shares held by BD, and the most significant among them is CPHC. Canterbury Park Holding Corporation has seen a 40.5% increase in shares held by BD, from 769,268 in Q3 to 769,861 in Q4 2022, along with a significant increase in the value of the shares from $17,132 to $24,065. The increase in shares held indicates a growing confidence in CPHC and suggests that Black Diamond might be bullish on the stock for the long term.

Another interesting company that has seen a significant increase in shares held by BD is KVHI. KVH Industries, Inc., saw an increase in shares held by BD from 3,298,597 in Q3 to 3,298,597 in Q4, with an increase in value from $30,413 to $33,711. This represents a considerable jump of 10.8%, indicating that BD sees long-term potential in this company.

In contrast, SIX Flags Entertainment Corporation has seen a significant drop in shares held by BD. In Q3 2022, BD held 380,000 shares, which decreased to only 100,000 shares in Q4 2022. The value of shares held also dropped significantly from $6,726 to $2,325, representing a decline of 65.4%. This could be an indication that BD is pessimistic about the future of SIX Flags Entertainment Corp.

UBS Group AG is another company that has seen a reduction in shares held by BD. In Q3 2022, the company held 1,268,089 shares, which reduced by 16.2% to 1,028,089 shares in Q4. The value of shares held increased slightly from $18,400 to $19,194. Although this decrease is not as significant as some others, it still represents a reduction in confidence in the company's potential.

In general, many of the changes that BD has made to its portfolio indicate that the fund is not afraid to make significant shifts in holdings. The reduction in FSK and SIX shares and increase in CPHC and KVHI shares indicate that the fund is bullish on smaller companies that they perceive as having long-term potential. On the other hand, the reduction in UBS and SIX shares suggests a less optimistic outlook on larger, more established companies.

These changes in BD's portfolio reflect changes in the market itself. For instance, the significant reduction in SIX shares may reflect concerns over the entertainment sector, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the increase in CPHC shares may indicate that BD is optimistic about the future of the gaming industry.

In summary, Black Diamond Capital Management, L.L.C has made significant changes to its portfolio from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022. These changes show that BD is not afraid to adjust its holdings based on perceived potential and risk. Investors should keep a close eye on these companies and their performance to get a better sense of how BD views the investment landscape moving forward.