How Much Of Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA (OB:OLT) Do Insiders Own?

The big shareholder groups in Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA (OB:OLT) 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 generally like to see some degree of insider ownership, even if only a little. As Nassim Nicholas Taleb said, 'Don’t tell me what you think, tell me what you have in your portfolio.

With a market capitalization of kr18b, Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap is a decent size, so it is probably on the radar of institutional investors. Taking a look at our data on the ownership groups (below), it seems that institutional investors have bought into the company. We can zoom in on the different ownership groups, to learn more about Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap?

Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.

We can see that Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. 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 Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.

Hedge funds don't have many shares in Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap. The company's largest shareholder is Olav Thon, with ownership of 72%. This implies that they have majority interest control of the future of the company. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 3.0% and 2.4%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.

While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There is some analyst coverage of the stock, but it could still become more well known, with time.

Insider Ownership Of Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap

The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.

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 own more than half of Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA. This gives them effective control of the company. Insiders own kr13b worth of shares in the kr18b company. That's extraordinary! Most would argue this is a positive, showing strong alignment with shareholders. You can click here to see if they have been selling down their stake.

General Public Ownership

The general public, with a 15% stake in the company, will not easily be ignored. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.

Next Steps:

It's always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap better, we need to consider many other factors. Case in point: We've spotted 1 warning sign for Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap you should be aware of.

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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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