Bridgeford Foods Corp

A Los Angeles investor has boosted his stake to 5.38% of Bridgeford Foods Corp. of Anaheim, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Robert I. Wald bought 18,000 common shares between July 20 and Sept. 28 for $14.13 and $19.50 each. He now holds 100,000 shares as an trust for his three children, according to the filing.

A Los Angeles investor has boosted his stake to 5.38% of Bridgeford Foods Corp. of Anaheim, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Robert I. Wald bought 18,000 common shares between July 20 and Sept. 28 for $14.13 and $19.50 each. He now holds 100,000 shares as an trust for his three children, according to the filing.

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