Laureate Education Independent Director Pedro del Corro Garcia Lomas Sells 47% Of Holding

Anyone interested in Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) should probably be aware that the Independent Director, Pedro del Corro Garcia Lomas, recently divested US$490k worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$19.58 each. The eyebrow raising move amounted to a reduction of 47% in their holding.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Laureate Education

In fact, the recent sale by Pedro del Corro Garcia Lomas was the biggest sale of Laureate Education shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. So what is clear is that an insider saw fit to sell at around the current price of US$19.00. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. In this case, the big sale took place at around the current price, so it's not too bad (but it's still not a positive).

Laureate Education insiders didn't buy any shares over the last year. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Does Laureate Education Boast High Insider Ownership?

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 0.9% of Laureate Education shares, worth about US$26m. 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 Laureate Education Insiders?

Insiders sold Laureate Education shares recently, but they didn't buy any. And even if we look at the last year, we didn't see any purchases. On the plus side, Laureate Education makes money, and is growing profits. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We'd practice some caution before buying! So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with Laureate Education and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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