Insiders were the key beneficiaries as Dino Polska S.A.'s (WSE:DNP) market cap rises to zł40b

Key Insights

• Significant insider control over Dino Polska implies vested interests in company growth
• The largest shareholder of the company is Tomasz Biernacki with a 51% stake
• Institutions own 28% of Dino Polska

If you want to know who really controls Dino Polska S.A. (WSE:DNP), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 51% to be precise, is individual insiders. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk).

As a result, insiders scored the highest last week as the company hit zł40b market cap following a 4.6% gain in the stock.

Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Dino Polska.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Dino Polska?

Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices.

Dino Polska already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. 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 Dino Polska's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.

Dino Polska is not owned by hedge funds. The company's largest shareholder is Tomasz Biernacki, with ownership of 51%. This implies that they have majority interest control of the future of the company. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 4.7% and 1.8% of the stock.

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. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily.

Insider Ownership Of Dino Polska

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. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.

I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions.

It seems that insiders own more than half the Dino Polska S.A. stock. This gives them a lot of power. Insiders own zł21b worth of shares in the zł40b company. That's extraordinary! It is good to see this level of investment. You can check here to see if those insiders have been selling any of their shares.

General Public Ownership

The general public-- including retail investors -- own 21% 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:

I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Dino Polska , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

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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