The Chief Executive Officer of Amplifier Game Invest AB of Embracer Group AB (publ) (STO:EMBRAC B), Per-Arne Lundberg, Just Sold 33% Of Their Holding

Investors may wish to note that the Chief Executive Officer of Amplifier Game Invest AB of Embracer Group AB (publ), Per-Arne Lundberg, recently netted kr183k from selling stock, receiving an average price of kr253. It wasn't a huge sale, but it did reduce their holding by 33%. This does not instill confidence.

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Embracer Group Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Notably, that recent sale by Per-Arne Lundberg is the biggest insider sale of Embracer Group shares that we've seen in the last year. So we know that an insider sold shares at around the present share price of kr231. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place 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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Insider Ownership of Embracer Group

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Embracer Group insiders own 13% of the company, currently worth about kr13b based on the recent share price. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Embracer Group Insiders?

An insider sold Embracer Group shares recently, but they didn't buy any. Looking to the last twelve months, our data doesn't show any insider buying. On the plus side, Embracer Group makes money, and is growing profits. It is good to see high insider ownership, but the insider selling leaves us cautious. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Embracer Group you should know about.

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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.

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