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Amtech Systems Insiders Added US$1.13m Of Stock To Their Holdings

NasdaqGS:ASYS
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Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying, like in the case of Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS), it sends a favourable message to the company's shareholders.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

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Amtech Systems Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Independent Director Robert Averick bought US$275k worth of shares at a price of US$5.02 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of US$4.64. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.

In the last twelve months Amtech Systems insiders were buying shares, but not selling. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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NasdaqGS:ASYS Insider Trading Volume June 28th 2025

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Amtech Systems Insiders Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, Amtech Systems insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. Not only was there no selling that we can see, but they collectively bought US$263k worth of shares. This makes one think the business has some good points.

Does Amtech Systems 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. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Amtech Systems insiders own about US$21m worth of shares. That equates to 34% of the company. 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 Amtech Systems Insiders?

It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchases. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. However, we note that the company didn't make a profit over the last twelve months, which makes us cautious. Insiders likely see value in Amtech Systems shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). 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. You'd be interested to know, that we found 2 warning signs for Amtech Systems and we suggest you have a look.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies.

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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About NasdaqGS:ASYS

Amtech Systems

Manufactures and sells capital equipment and related consumables for use in fabricating silicon carbide, silicon power devices, digital and analog devices, power electronic and semiconductor packages, and electronic assemblies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet and good value.

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