- United Kingdom
- /
- Diversified Financial
- /
- LSE:OSB
April Talintyre Is The CFO & Director of OSB Group Plc (LON:OSB) And They Just Sold 36% Of Their Shares
We wouldn't blame OSB Group Plc (LON:OSB) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that April Talintyre, the CFO & Director recently netted about UK£907k selling shares at an average price of UK£6.05. That sale reduced their total holding by 36% which is hardly insignificant, but far from the worst we've seen.
View our latest analysis for OSB Group
The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At OSB Group
In fact, the recent sale by April Talintyre was the biggest sale of OSB Group shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of UK£5.54. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. In this case, the big sale took place at around the current price, so it's not too bad (but it's still not a positive).
All up, insiders sold more shares in OSB Group than they bought, over the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
For those who like to find winning investments this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.
Does OSB Group Boast High Insider Ownership?
Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. OSB Group insiders own about UK£13m worth of shares. That equates to 0.5% of the company. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
What Might The Insider Transactions At OSB Group Tell Us?
Unfortunately, there has been more insider selling of OSB Group stock, than buying, in the last three months. Zooming out, the longer term picture doesn't give us much comfort. But since OSB Group is profitable and growing, we're not too worried by this. While insiders do own shares, they don't own a heap, and they have been selling. We're in no rush to buy! In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing OSB Group. For example, OSB Group has 3 warning signs (and 1 which is significant) we think you should know about.
Of course OSB Group may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies.
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.
New: AI Stock Screener & Alerts
Our new AI Stock Screener scans the market every day to uncover opportunities.
• Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield)
• Undervalued Small Caps with Insider Buying
• High growth Tech and AI Companies
Or build your own from over 50 metrics.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
About LSE:OSB
OSB Group
Through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialist mortgage lending company in the United Kingdom and India.
Undervalued established dividend payer.
Similar Companies
Market Insights
Community Narratives
