Yahoo Finance With 74% ownership, SFP Tech Holdings Berhad (KLSE:SFPTECH) insiders have a lot riding on the company's future
To get a sense of who is truly in control of SFP Tech Holdings Berhad (KLSE:SFPTECH), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. We can see that individual insiders own the lion's share in the company with 74% ownership. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company.
With such a notable stake in the company, insiders would be highly incentivised to make value accretive decisions.
In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of SFP Tech Holdings Berhad.
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What Does The Lack Of Institutional Ownership Tell Us About SFP Tech Holdings Berhad?
We don't tend to see institutional investors holding stock of companies that are very risky, thinly traded, or very small. Though we do sometimes see large companies without institutions on the register, it's not particularly common.
There could be various reasons why no institutions own shares in a company. Typically, small, newly listed companies don't attract much attention from fund managers, because it would not be possible for large fund managers to build a meaningful position in the company. On the other hand, it's always possible that professional investors are avoiding a company because they don't think it's the best place for their money. SFP Tech Holdings Berhad's earnings and revenue track record (below) may not be compelling to institutional investors -- or they simply might not have looked at the business closely.
SFP Tech Holdings Berhad is not owned by hedge funds. Our data suggests that Beng Huat Keoh, who is also the company's Senior Key Executive, holds the most number of shares at 69%. When an insider holds a sizeable amount of a company's stock, investors consider it as a positive sign because it suggests that insiders are willing to have their wealth tied up in the future of the company. The second and third largest shareholders are Chong Soon Ooi and Lai Guan Hong, with an equal amount of shares to their name at 1.8%. Interestingly, the second-largest shareholder, Chong Soon Ooi is also Head of Marketing, again, pointing towards strong insider ownership amongst the company's top shareholders.
While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. While there is some analyst coverage, the company is probably not widely covered. So it could gain more attention, down the track.
Insider Ownership Of SFP Tech Holdings Berhad
The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.
Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.
Our information suggests that insiders own more than half of SFP Tech Holdings Berhad. This gives them effective control of the company. So they have a RM1.5b stake in this RM2.0b business. Most would be pleased to see the board is investing alongside them. You may wish todiscover (for free) if they have been buying or selling.
General Public Ownership
With a 26% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over SFP Tech Holdings Berhad. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.
Next Steps:
While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Be aware that SFP Tech Holdings Berhad is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis , and 1 of those can't be ignored...
Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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