Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Invests $722,000 in ATS Co. (NYSE:ATS)

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of ATS Co. (NYSE:ATS - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 24,870 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $722,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in shares of ATS in the 2nd quarter valued at $11,602,000. Galibier Capital Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in ATS during the second quarter worth about $3,586,000. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its holdings in shares of ATS by 4.8% in the 2nd quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 17,457 shares of the company's stock worth $565,000 after purchasing an additional 804 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of ATS by 77.8% in the 2nd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 639,540 shares of the company's stock valued at $20,691,000 after purchasing an additional 279,880 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of ATS during the 2nd quarter worth about $286,000. 75.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ATS Trading Up 3.2 %

NYSE ATS traded up $0.92 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $29.95. The company's stock had a trading volume of 156,496 shares, compared to its average volume of 112,474. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.20 and a beta of 1.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 2.08 and a quick ratio of 1.71. ATS Co. has a 52-week low of $24.82 and a 52-week high of $44.70. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $30.50 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $29.91.

ATS Company Profile

ATS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides automation solutions worldwide. The company is also involved in planning, designing, building, commissioning, and servicing automated manufacturing and assembly systems, including automation products and test solutions. In addition, it offers pre-automation services comprising discovery and analysis, concept development, simulation, and total cost of ownership modelling; post automation services, including training, process optimization, preventative maintenance, emergency and on-call support, spare parts, retooling, retrofits, and equipment relocation; and contract manufacturing services, as well as after sales and services.