For JLogo Holdings Insiders, Selling S$12m Of Shares Was A Smart Move

While JLogo Holdings Limited (HKG:8527) shareholders have enjoyed a good week with stock up 17%, they need remain vigilant. In spite of the relatively cheap prices, insiders made the decision to sell S$12m worth of stock in the last 12 months. This could be a warning indicator of vulnerabilities in the future.

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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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At JLogo Holdings

Notably, that recent sale by Li Xi Tobias is the biggest insider sale of JLogo Holdings shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was selling shares at slightly below the current price (HK$0.23). 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 85% of Li Xi Tobias's holding.

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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JLogo Holdings Insiders Are Selling The Stock

The last quarter saw substantial insider selling of JLogo Holdings shares. In total, insider Li Xi Tobias dumped HK$12m worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any purchases whatsoever. Overall this makes us a bit cautious, but it's not the be all and end all.

Does JLogo Holdings 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. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. JLogo Holdings insiders own 47% of the company, currently worth about HK$54m 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 Do The JLogo Holdings Insider Transactions Indicate?

An insider hasn't bought JLogo Holdings stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. 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. 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. When we did our research, we found 5 warning signs for JLogo Holdings (3 don't sit too well with us!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

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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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