Yahoo Finance Executive Director Selwyn Pellett Just Bought 13% More Shares In EROAD Limited (NZSE:ERD)
Investors who take an interest in EROAD Limited (NZSE:ERD) should definitely note that the Executive Director, Selwyn Pellett, recently paid NZ$2.45 per share to buy NZ$581k worth of the stock. That's a very solid buy in our book, and increased their holding by a noteworthy 13%.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At EROAD
Notably, that recent purchase by Selwyn Pellett is the biggest insider purchase of EROAD shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that even when the share price was higher than NZ$2.00 (the recent price), an insider wanted to purchase shares. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. In our view, the price an insider pays for shares is very important. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when insiders have purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price.
While EROAD insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. They paid about NZ$2.95 on average. I'd consider this a positive as it suggests insiders see value at around the current price. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart 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
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. Our data indicates that EROAD insiders own about NZ$12m worth of shares (which is 5.5% of the company). We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. We do generally prefer see higher levels of insider ownership.
So What Does This Data Suggest About EROAD Insiders?
The recent insider purchase is heartening. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. But on the other hand, the company made a loss during the last year, which makes us a little cautious. Insiders likely see value in EROAD shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). 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. To assist with this, we've discovered 2 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of EROAD.
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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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