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In this article, I will take a quick look at Southern Urals Nickel Plant PJSC’s (MISX:UNKL) recent ownership structure – an unconventional investing subject, but an important one. When it comes to ownership structure of a company, the impact has been observed in both the long-and short-term performance of shares. Since the same amount of capital coming from an activist institution and a passive mutual fund has different implications on corporate governance, it is a useful exercise to deconstruct UNKL’s shareholder registry.
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Institutional Ownership
Institutional investors transact in large blocks which can influence the momentum of stock prices, at least in the short-term, especially when there is a low level of public shares available on the market to trade. UNKL hardly has any institutional ownership, leaving investors little to think about sharp price volatility in the stock that could take place due to institutional trading.
Insider Ownership
I find insiders are another important group of stakeholders, who are directly involved in making key decisions related to the use of capital. In essence, insider ownership is more about the alignment of shareholders’ interests with the management. Although individuals in UNKL hold only a minor stake, it’s a good sign for shareholders as the company’s executives and directors have their incentives directly linked to the company’s performance. I will also like to check what insiders have been doing recently with their holdings. Insider buying may be a sign of upbeat future expectations, however, selling doesn’t necessarily mean the opposite as insiders may be motivated by their personal financial needs.
General Public Ownership
A substantial ownership of 15.59% in UNKL is held by the general public. This size of ownership gives retail investors collective power in deciding on major policy decisions such as executive compensation, appointment of directors and acquisitions of businesses. This level of ownership gives retail investors the power to sway key policy decisions such as board composition, executive compensation, and potential acquisitions. This is a positive sign for an investor who wants to be involved in key decision-making of the company.
Public Company Ownership
Another important group of owners for potential investors in UNKL are other public companies that hold a stake of 84.10% in UNKL. These are the companies that are mainly invested due to their strategic interests or incentivized by reaping capital gains on investments. This kind of ownership, if predominantly strategic, can give these companies a significant power to affect UNKL’s business strategy. Thus, potential investors should look into these business relations and check how it can impact long-term shareholder returns.