Are Windstream’s Whale Sized Shareholders Ready to Take Shares Above $10?

So far in 2012, Windstream Corporation’s (NASDAQ:WIN) shares are down 16.53 percent. On July 2, the company launched the SME enterprise offering named Windstream Professional Bundle. This includes numerous service offerings such as enterprise class Internet and unlimited voice call services, 24/7 technical support, Internet security and data protection, customized websites, and monthly expertise from Web consultants for web design and support, reported Zacks.

The new enterprise offering particularly appeals to businesses that don’t have specialized support systems to manage and oversee their IT requirements.

With the enterprise offering launch providing opportunities for new business, will Windstream’s largest shareholders increase their holdings? 11 institutional firms indicated owning shares of Windstream Corporation (NASDAQ:WIN) in Q2 2012. These firms reported owning a total of 725,184 shares on 06/30/2012. The shares closed at $9.66 on 06/30/2012.

Here are the ten largest positions in Windstream Corporation at the end of June 30th, 2012.

Shell Asset Management Co held 273,266 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $2,639,750. This brought the portfolio total to 0.06%.

Bank of the West held 146,203 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $1,412,321. This brought the portfolio total to 0.28%.

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund held 85,673 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $827,601. This brought the portfolio total to 0.05%.

Fulton Bank N.A. held 78,400 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $757,344. This brought the portfolio total to 0.11%.

Firstmerit Bank NA Trustee held 63,576 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $614,144. This brought the portfolio total to 0.07%.

Burns J W & Co Inc/NY held 61,180 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $590,999. This brought the portfolio total to 0.3%.

Park National Corp /OH/ held 16,483 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $159,226. This brought the portfolio total to 0.01%.

Palladium Partners LLC held 300 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $2,898. This brought the portfolio total to 0.0%.

Penseco Financial Services Corp held 103 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $995. This brought the portfolio total to 0.0%.

Spirit of America Management Corp/NY held 0 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $0. This brought the portfolio total to %.

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