AJB Investment Fund II, LP has filed an amended early warning report after acquiring an additional 74,934 common shares of Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (Nasdaq: JCTC) through open market purchases on Nasdaq. The shares were bought between approximately US$2.21 and US$2.63 (about C$3.14 to C$3.70) per share, for total consideration of about US$185,398 (approximately C$262,855).
Following these acquisitions, AJB Fund and its joint actors now beneficially own or control 428,158 common shares, representing about 12.16% of Jewett-Cameron’s issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, up from 10.03%. AJB Fund states the shares were acquired for investment purposes and may increase, reduce, or maintain its holdings in the future. An amended early warning report will be available on SEDAR+.
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Positive
Stake increased to 12.16% of JCTC’s outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis
74,934 additional shares acquired via open market purchases on Nasdaq
US$185,398 deployed to increase position, signaling ongoing investment interest
Negative
Ownership concentration by AJB Fund and joint actors rose by 2.13 percentage points
Single investor group now controls 428,158 JCTC shares, potentially increasing influence over shareholder matters
News Explained
The July 15 release describes AJB’s completed open-market acquisition of additional common shares, raising its group’s reported beneficial ownership from 10.03% to 12.16%; the disclosure changes the ownership position of AJB and its joint actors, not the issuer’s reported share issuance or financing position.
News Market Reaction – JCTC
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+13.1%Peak Tracked
$9.33MMarket Cap
0.6xRel. Volume
In the Jul 15 session, JCTC gained 1.51%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Argus tracked a peak move of +13.1% during that session.
Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Set against net insider buying over the last 90 days and a low short-interest reading, this updated ...
Analysis
Set against net insider buying over the last 90 days and a low short-interest reading, this updated early warning filing mainly refines the picture of a growing AJB position. Investors may watch whether further regulatory filings or strategic disclosures follow this ownership change.
Key Figures
Shares acquired:74,934 sharesPurchase price range:US$2.21–US$2.63 per shareAggregate consideration:US$185,398+5 more
8 metrics
Shares acquired74,934 sharesOpen-market purchases on Nasdaq since June 23, 2026
Purchase price rangeUS$2.21–US$2.63 per sharePrices paid for recent Common Share acquisitions
Aggregate considerationUS$185,398Total paid for 74,934 Common Shares
Pre-acquisition holdings353,224 sharesBeneficial ownership before the latest Acquisitions
Pre-acquisition ownership10.03%Non-diluted issued and outstanding Common Shares
Post-acquisition holdings428,158 sharesBeneficial ownership immediately after the Acquisitions
Post-acquisition ownership12.16%Non-diluted issued and outstanding Common Shares
Ownership increase2.13 percentage pointsChange in security holding percentage from 10.03% to 12.16%
Reported higher revenue but a net loss and narrower gross margin for fiscal Q2.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
With only one recent news event on record, there is insufficient history to establish a consistent reaction pattern.
Key Terms
early warning report, national instrument 62-103, sedar+
3 terms
early warning reportregulatory
"This press release is being issued in connection with the filing of an amended early warning report"
An early warning report is a regulatory filing that publicly discloses when an investor or insider has taken a large or potentially influential position in a company's shares or plans significant actions with those shares. It matters to investors because it flags possible shifts in control, takeover attempts, or concentrated influence—like a neighborhood notice that someone is buying several houses on the block—helping readers reassess risk, valuation, and trading strategy.
national instrument 62-103regulatory
"pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid"
National Instrument 62-103 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public disclosure when someone builds a large ownership stake or launches a takeover attempt for a company’s shares. Think of it as a neighborhood rule that forces anyone buying a big slice of a pie to put up a sign so neighbors know a change of ownership might be coming. For investors it matters because these filings signal potential shifts in control, can move the stock price, and trigger other regulatory steps that affect trading and governance.
sedar+regulatory
"The Early Warning Report will be filed by AJB Fund under the Issuer's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca"
SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.
Wake Forest, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2026) - AJB Investment Fund II, LP ("AJB Fund") announces that, since the filing of its early warning report dated June 23, 2026, it has acquired through open market purchases on Nasdaq an aggregate of 74,934 common shares (the "Common Shares") in the capital of Jewett-Cameron Trading Co Ltd. (the "Issuer") at prices ranging from approximately US$2.21 to US$2.63 per Common Share, being approximately C$3.14 to C$3.70 for aggregate consideration of approximately US$185,398, being approximately C$262,855, with the Canadian-dollar amounts calculated using the applicable daily exchange rate published by the Bank of Canada on the date of each acquisition (the "Acquisitions").
AJB Fund acquired beneficial ownership of the Common Shares acquired pursuant to the Acquisitions. This press release is being issued in connection with the filing of an amended early warning report (the "Early Warning Report") pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues regarding the Acquisitions.
Prior to the Acquisitions, AJB Fund, together with its joint actors, beneficially owned or exercised control or direction over an aggregate of 353,224 Common Shares, representing approximately 10.03% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis.
Immediately following the Acquisitions, AJB Fund, together with its joint actors, beneficially owns or exercises control or direction over an aggregate of 428,158 Common Shares, representing approximately 12.16% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis.
The Acquisitions represent an increase in the security holding percentage of AJB Fund, together with its joint actors, of approximately 2.13%, from approximately 10.03% to approximately 12.16% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.
The Common Shares were acquired for investment purposes. AJB Fund, together with its joint actors, may, from time to time, acquire additional securities of the Issuer, dispose of some or all of the securities of the Issuer that it holds or may continue to hold the Common Shares.
The Issuer's address is located at 32275 NW Hillcrest, North Plains, Oregon, 97133 USA.
AJB Fund is a North Carolina limited partnership formed for the purpose of making investments and its head office is located at 123 South White Street, Suite 300, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27587 USA.
The Early Warning Report will be filed by AJB Fund under the Issuer's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. To obtain a copy of the Early Warning Report, please contact Melinda Bradley by email at info@ajbcap.com or by telephone at 919-295-2522.
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What did AJB Investment Fund II, LP announce about Jewett-Cameron Trading Co (JCTC) on July 15, 2026?
AJB Fund announced it acquired an additional 74,934 JCTC common shares, triggering an amended early warning report. According to AJB Fund, these open market Nasdaq purchases increased its beneficial ownership and control position in Jewett-Cameron, requiring disclosure under Canadian securities rules.
How many Jewett-Cameron (JCTC) shares does AJB Investment Fund II, LP now own after the July 2026 acquisitions?
After the acquisitions, AJB Fund and its joint actors beneficially own or control 428,158 JCTC common shares. According to AJB Fund, this represents approximately 12.16% of Jewett-Cameron’s issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis.
At what prices did AJB Investment Fund II, LP buy additional JCTC shares in July 2026?
AJB Fund bought the additional JCTC shares at prices between approximately US$2.21 and US$2.63 per share. According to AJB Fund, this equates to about C$3.14 to C$3.70 per share, using Bank of Canada daily exchange rates on each acquisition date.
How much did AJB Investment Fund II, LP spend to increase its stake in Jewett-Cameron (JCTC)?
AJB Fund spent approximately US$185,398, or about C$262,855, to acquire the additional 74,934 shares. According to AJB Fund, Canadian-dollar amounts were calculated using Bank of Canada daily exchange rates on the respective trade dates.
How did AJB Investment Fund II, LP’s ownership percentage in JCTC change after the new share purchases?
AJB Fund’s ownership rose from about 10.03% to approximately 12.16% of JCTC’s outstanding shares. According to AJB Fund, this represents an increase of roughly 2.13 percentage points in its security holding percentage on a non-diluted basis.
Why did AJB Investment Fund II, LP file an amended early warning report for Jewett-Cameron (JCTC)?
The amended early warning report was required because AJB Fund’s holdings exceeded a disclosure threshold under Canadian rules. According to AJB Fund, the report relates to its July 2026 open market acquisitions of 74,934 JCTC common shares on Nasdaq.
What are AJB Investment Fund II, LP’s intentions for its Jewett-Cameron (JCTC) investment?
AJB Fund states the JCTC shares were acquired for investment purposes. According to AJB Fund, it may from time to time buy additional securities, sell some or all of its holdings, or maintain its current position in Jewett-Cameron.
