CFO & Secretary Of Bergman & Beving Sold 28% Of Their Shares

We'd be surprised if Bergman & Beving AB (publ) (STO:BERG B) shareholders haven't noticed that the CFO & Secretary, Peter Schön, recently sold kr3.9m worth of stock at kr321 per share. That sale was 28% of their holding, so it does make us raise an eyebrow.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Bergman & Beving

Notably, that recent sale by Peter Schön is the biggest insider sale of Bergman & Beving shares that we've seen in the last year. So what is clear is that an insider saw fit to sell at around the current price of kr298. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. We note that this sale took place at around the current price, so it isn't a major concern, though it's hardly a good sign.

You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Does Bergman & Beving Boast High Insider Ownership?

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Insiders own 5.2% of Bergman & Beving shares, worth about kr410m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Bergman & Beving Insiders?

An insider sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. And our longer term analysis of insider transactions didn't bring confidence, either. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Bergman & Beving. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Bergman & Beving that deserve your attention before buying any shares.

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