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3 UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices seeing declines amid weak trade data from China, which has impacted commodity prices and companies tied to Chinese demand. In this uncertain environment, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be appealing as it often indicates strong confidence from those closely involved in the business.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%108.1%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)34.9%27%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.8%23.1%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.4%26.9%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)13.2%190%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%25.4%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)10.7%23.7%
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)11.8%114.5%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ)40%189.1%

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Alphawave IP Group (LSE:AWE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Alphawave IP Group plc develops and sells connectivity solutions across multiple regions including North America, China, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United Kingdom with a market cap of £1.10 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Communications Equipment segment, totaling $225.52 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.3%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 28.1% p.a.

Alphawave IP Group is experiencing significant growth potential with a forecasted revenue increase of 28.1% annually, outpacing the UK market. The company is poised for profitability within three years, aligning with its high insider ownership and innovative advancements in chiplet connectivity solutions. Recent developments include the introduction of a 64 Gbps UCIe IP Subsystem and collaborations like Rebellions Inc., enhancing their position in AI and data center markets despite recent lowered earnings guidance for 2024.

LSE:AWE Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025
LSE:AWE Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £412.15 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is derived entirely from the exploration and production of oil and gas, amounting to $115.15 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 31.8% p.a.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is set for robust growth, with revenue expected to rise by 31.8% annually, surpassing UK market averages. The company anticipates profitability within three years and has seen substantial insider buying recently, indicating confidence in its trajectory. Despite a dividend yield of 7.71% not being well-covered by earnings or cash flows, the stock trades significantly below fair value estimates. Recent production results show an 86% increase year-over-year to 40,689 bopd for 2024.

LSE:GKP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
LSE:GKP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

PensionBee Group (LSE:PBEE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: PensionBee Group plc is a direct-to-consumer financial technology company offering online pension services in the United Kingdom and the United States, with a market cap of £379.25 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £28.32 million from its Internet Information Providers segment.

Insider Ownership: 38.7%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 19.2% p.a.

PensionBee Group, listed on the London Stock Exchange, is poised for growth with revenue projected to increase by 19.2% annually, outpacing the UK market. The company aims to achieve profitability within three years and recently raised $25 million for its U.S. expansion efforts. A strategic partnership with State Street Global Advisors enhances its investment offerings via a new app designed to streamline pension management and expand customer engagement in the U.S., having already attracted 10,000 new customers.

LSE:PBEE Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025
LSE:PBEE Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025

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