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What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Delta Plus Group (EPA:DLTA)?
The big shareholder groups in Delta Plus Group (EPA:DLTA) have power over the company. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning a noticeable percentage of the smaller ones. I quite like to see at least a little bit of insider ownership. As Charlie Munger said 'Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome.
With a market capitalization of €548m, Delta Plus Group is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors. In the chart below, we can see that institutional investors have bought into the company. We can zoom in on the different ownership groups, to learn more about Delta Plus Group.
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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Delta Plus Group?
Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing.
We can see that Delta Plus Group does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at Delta Plus Group's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.
Delta Plus Group is not owned by hedge funds. The company's largest shareholder is J B P, with ownership of 50%. With such a huge stake in the ownership, we infer that they have significant control of the future of the company. Ivo Boscardin is the second largest shareholder owning 10% of common stock, and Famille Benoit Trust holds about 9.1% of the company stock. Ivo Boscardin, who is the second-largest shareholder, also happens to hold the title of Senior Key Executive. Furthermore, CEO Jérôme Benoit is the owner of 1.9% of the company's shares.
Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. 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 Delta Plus Group
While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.
Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances.
Our information suggests that insiders maintain a significant holding in Delta Plus Group. Insiders own €75m worth of shares in the €548m company. This may suggest that the founders still own a lot of shares. You can click here to see if they have been buying or selling.
General Public Ownership
The general public holds a 14% stake in Delta Plus Group. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders.
Private Company Ownership
It seems that Private Companies own 59%, of the Delta Plus Group stock. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company.
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I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. For example, we've discovered 2 warning signs for Delta Plus Group that you should be aware of before investing here.
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.
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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About ENXTPA:ALDLT
Delta Plus Group
Engages in design, manufacture, and distribution of a range of personal protective equipment worldwide.
Undervalued with adequate balance sheet and pays a dividend.