BUSINESSMAN HAS 5.7 PCT OF ARDEN GROUP &lt;ARDNA>

  Saul Brandman, a California business
  executive, told the Securities and Exchange Commission he has
  acquired 118,714 shares of Arden Group Inc, or 5.7 pct of the
  total outstanding common stock.
      Brandman, chairman of Domino of California Inc, a Los
  Angeles garment maker, said he bought the stake for 3.1 mln
  dlrs for investment purposes.
      He said he may buy more Arden Group shares, or he may sell
  some or all of his current stake. He also said he has no plans
  to seek control of the company.
  

