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Investors who take an interest in Tuan Sing Holdings Limited (SGX:T24) should definitely note that the Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director, Mei Fung Liem, recently paid S$0.22 per share to buy S$133k worth of the stock. However, it only increased shareholding by a small percentage, and it wasn't a huge purchase by absolute value, either.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Tuan Sing Holdings
Notably, that recent purchase by Mei Fung Liem is the biggest insider purchase of Tuan Sing Holdings shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of S$0.22. It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when an insider has purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price. Mei Fung Liem was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.
You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. If investing in lesser known companies is your style, you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
Insider Ownership Of Tuan Sing Holdings
Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that Tuan Sing Holdings insiders own 7.3% of the company, worth about S$20m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.
So What Do The Tuan Sing Holdings Insider Transactions Indicate?
It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchase. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest Tuan Sing Holdings insiders are well aligned, and that they may think the share price is too low. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for Tuan Sing Holdings (2 are potentially serious!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.