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Anyone interested in Maha Energy AB (publ) (STO:MAHA A) should probably be aware that the CEO, MD & Director, Karl Lindvall, recently divested US$4.2m worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$24.71 each. However, the silver lining is that the sale only reduced their total holding by 3.4%, so we're hesitant to read anything much into it, on its own.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Maha Energy
In fact, the recent sale by Karl Lindvall was the biggest sale of Maha Energy shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. So we know that an insider sold shares at around the present share price of kr23.25. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. In this case, the big sale took place at around the current price, so it's not too bad (but it's still not a positive).
You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insider Ownership of Maha Energy
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Insiders own 11% of Maha Energy shares, worth about kr255m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
So What Do The Maha Energy Insider Transactions Indicate?
An insider sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. Looking to the last twelve months, our data doesn't show any insider buying. But it is good to see that Maha Energy is growing earnings. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Maha Energy, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
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