This Insider Has Just Sold Shares In Lattice Semiconductor

We wouldn't blame Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Robin Abrams, the Independent Director recently netted about US$975k selling shares at an average price of US$64.98. That's a big disposal, and it decreased their holding size by 12%, which is notable but not too bad.

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Lattice Semiconductor Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

In fact, the recent sale by Robin Abrams was the biggest sale of Lattice Semiconductor shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. That means that an insider was selling shares at below the current price (US$65.97). When an insider sells below the current price, it suggests that they considered that lower price to be fair. That makes us wonder what they think of the (higher) recent valuation. While insider selling is not a positive sign, we can't be sure if it does mean insiders think the shares are fully valued, so it's only a weak sign. It is worth noting that this sale was only 12% of Robin Abrams's holding.

Insiders in Lattice Semiconductor didn't buy any shares in the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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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 Lattice Semiconductor insiders own 1.5% of the company, worth about US$137m. 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 Lattice Semiconductor Insiders?

An insider sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. Looking to the last twelve months, our data doesn't show any insider buying. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. While it's good to be aware of 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 Lattice Semiconductor 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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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