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Those following along with Oakley Capital Investments Limited (LON:OCI) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of shares by Peter Adam Dubens, Co-Founder of the company, who spent a stonking UK£421k on stock at an average price of UK£4.97. While that only increased their holding size by 0.4%, it is still a big swing by our standards.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Oakley Capital Investments
Notably, that recent purchase by Co-Founder Peter Adam Dubens was not the only time they bought Oakley Capital Investments shares this year. They previously made an even bigger purchase of UK£1.6m worth of shares at a price of UK£4.49 per share. Although we like to see insider buying, we note that this large purchase was at significantly below the recent price of UK£5.02. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price.
In the last twelve months Oakley Capital Investments insiders were buying shares, but not selling. 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!
Oakley Capital Investments is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying.
Insider Ownership Of Oakley Capital Investments
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Oakley Capital Investments insiders own 12% of the company, currently worth about UK£110m based on the recent share price. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Oakley Capital Investments Tell Us?
The recent insider purchases are heartening. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest Oakley Capital Investments insiders are well aligned, and quite possibly think the share price is too low. Looks promising! In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Oakley Capital Investments. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Oakley Capital Investments and understanding them should be part of your investment process.