Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Jörn Jörgensen, the Founder of EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited (HKG:1846) recently shelled out HK$448k to buy stock, at HK$4.39 per share. Nevertheless, it only increased their shareholding by a minuscule percentage, and it wasn't a massive purchase by absolute value, either.
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EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Notably, that recent purchase by Founder Jörn Jörgensen was not the only time they bought EuroEyes International Eye Clinic shares this year. Earlier in the year, they paid HK$5.50 per share in a HK$4.4m purchase. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of HK$4.40. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.
In the last twelve months EuroEyes International Eye Clinic 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!
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Does EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Boast High Insider Ownership?
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. It's great to see that EuroEyes International Eye Clinic insiders own 57% of the company, worth about HK$836m. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.
So What Does This Data Suggest About EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Insiders?
The recent insider purchase is heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. Once you factor in the high insider ownership, it certainly seems like insiders are positive about EuroEyes International Eye Clinic. That's what I like to see! If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.
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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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.
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