Individual investors invested in Tianneng Power International Limited (HKG:819) up 6.9% last week, insiders too were rewarded

Key Insights

• Significant control over Tianneng Power International by individual investors implies that the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions
• A total of 11 investors have a majority stake in the company with 50% ownership
• Insiders own 41% of Tianneng Power International

A look at the shareholders of Tianneng Power International Limited (HKG:819) can tell us which group is most powerful. We can see that individual investors own the lion's share in the company with 48% ownership. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company.

Following a 6.9% increase in the stock price last week, individual investors profited the most, but insiders who own 41% stock also stood to gain from the increase.

In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Tianneng Power International.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Tianneng Power International?

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.

Tianneng Power International already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. 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. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Tianneng Power International, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

Tianneng Power International is not owned by hedge funds. The company's CEO Tianren Zhang is the largest shareholder with 37% of shares outstanding. First Seafront Fund Management Co., Ltd is the second largest shareholder owning 2.5% of common stock, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. holds about 2.3% of the company stock.

A closer look at our ownership figures suggests that the top 11 shareholders have a combined ownership of 50% implying that no single shareholder has a majority.

While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. 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 Tianneng Power International

While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves.

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 Tianneng Power International Limited. Insiders own HK$3.3b worth of shares in the HK$8.1b company. That's quite meaningful. Most would say this shows a good degree of alignment with shareholders, especially in a company of this size. You can click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling.

General Public Ownership

The general public-- including retail investors -- own 48% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored. 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.

Next Steps:

While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Tianneng Power International (1 is potentially serious) that you should be aware of.

Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

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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