Private equity firms among Adicon Holdings Limited’s (HKG:9860) largest stockholders and were hit after last week’s 9.2% price drop

Key Insights

• The considerable ownership by private equity firms in Adicon Holdings indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy
• The top 2 shareholders own 51% of the company
• Insider ownership in Adicon Holdings is 22%

Every investor in Adicon Holdings Limited (HKG:9860) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are private equity firms with 39% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).

As market cap fell to HK$8.6b last week, private equity firms would have faced the highest losses than any other shareholder groups of the company.

Let’s take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Adicon Holdings.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Adicon Holdings?

Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.

We can see that Adicon Holdings does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company’s stock. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Adicon Holdings, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

Adicon Holdings is not owned by hedge funds. The company’s largest shareholder is The Carlyle Group Inc., with ownership of 39%. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 12% and 9.9%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.

A more detailed study of the shareholder registry showed us that 2 of the top shareholders have a considerable amount of ownership in the company, via their 51% stake.

Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock’s expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily.

Insider Ownership Of Adicon Holdings

The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.

Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances.

It seems insiders own a significant proportion of Adicon Holdings Limited. It is very interesting to see that insiders have a meaningful HK$1.9b stake in this HK$8.6b business. Most would be pleased to see the board is investing alongside them. You may wish to access this free chart showing recent trading by insiders.

General Public Ownership

The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 30% stake in Adicon Holdings. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders.

Private Equity Ownership

Private equity firms hold a 39% stake in Adicon Holdings. This suggests they can be influential in key policy decisions. Some investors might be encouraged by this, since private equity are sometimes able to encourage strategies that help the market see the value in the company. Alternatively, those holders might be exiting the investment after taking it public.

Next Steps:

It’s always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand Adicon Holdings better, we need to consider many other factors.

I always like to check for a history of revenue growth. You can too, by accessing this free chart of historic revenue and earnings in this detailed graph.

If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this free report on analyst forecasts.

NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.

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