Independent Director Of Ladder Capital Sold 42% Of Their Shares

Anyone interested in Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE:LADR) should probably be aware that the Independent Director, Jeffrey Steiner, recently divested US$212k worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$10.89 each. The eyebrow raising move amounted to a reduction of 42% in their holding.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Ladder Capital

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the Independent Director, Mark Alexander, for US$1.0m worth of shares, at about US$11.12 per share. So what is clear is that an insider saw fit to sell at around the current price of US$10.74. 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).

Ladder Capital 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 Ladder Capital 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. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It's great to see that Ladder Capital insiders own 12% of the company, worth about US$164m. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Ladder Capital Insiders?

Insiders sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. It is good to see high insider ownership, but the insider selling leaves us cautious. 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. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for Ladder Capital (2 don't sit too well with us) you should be aware of.

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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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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