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UK Growth Companies With At Least 10% Insider Ownership

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As the FTSE 100 faces challenges, snapping a three-month winning streak amidst political and regulatory uncertainties, investors might look towards more stable investment opportunities. High insider ownership in growth companies can be a reassuring sign in these volatile times, indicating that those who know the company best are personally invested in its success.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)26.4%121.3%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)16.6%124.5%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)10.8%47.6%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)26.7%25.5%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.7%30.1%
Directa Plus (AIM:DCTA)14.8%102.5%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)28.5%143.4%
TEAM (AIM:TEAM)25.8%58.8%
Afentra (AIM:AET)38.3%64.4%
Mothercare (AIM:MTC)15.1%41.2%

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Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Judges Scientific plc is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments, with a market capitalization of approximately £670.77 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from two segments: Vacuum, which generates £63.60 million, and Materials Sciences, contributing £72.50 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Judges Scientific, a UK-based company, exhibits mixed signals for growth-focused investors with high insider ownership. Despite its profit margins decreasing from 11% to 7% over the past year and carrying a high level of debt, JDG's earnings are expected to outpace the market with an annual growth rate of 25.3%. However, revenue growth projections remain modest at 4.8%. Recent corporate governance changes and a dividend increase might suggest positive internal expectations but significant insider selling raises concerns about commitment levels among top stakeholders.

AIM:JDG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024
AIM:JDG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited is an oil and gas company focused on exploration, development, and production in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market capitalization of approximately £327.83 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the exploration and production of oil and gas, totaling $123.51 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.8%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum, a UK-based oil and gas operator, is poised for significant growth with earnings expected to increase by 47.61% annually and revenue forecasted to grow at 25.1% per year, outpacing the UK market average of 3.5%. Despite trading at 55.6% below its estimated fair value and a highly volatile share price, the company has shown confidence in its prospects through a recent share repurchase program initiated on May 16, 2024, underlining a strategic move to enhance shareholder value amidst growing profitability forecasts over the next three years.

LSE:GKP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024
LSE:GKP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, offering a range of financial services including banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing with a market capitalization of approximately £1.38 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from diverse financial services such as banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing across Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Insider Ownership: 18%

TBC Bank Group, with substantial insider ownership, demonstrates robust financial health with a significant increase in net interest income and net income as reported in Q1 2024. Despite a volatile share price and concerns over bad loans, the bank is trading below its fair value estimate. Recent strategic moves include a GEL 75 million buyback program aimed at shareholder returns and capital structure optimization. Earnings are expected to grow faster than the UK market average, highlighting potential for growth amidst some operational risks.

LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024
LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

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