In this analysis, my focus will be on developing a perspective on TNT Mines Limited’s (ASX:TIN) latest ownership structure, a less discussed, but important factor. The impact of a company’s ownership structure affects both its short- and long-term performance. Since the effect of an active institutional investor with a similar ownership as a passive pension-fund can be vastly different on a company’s corporate governance and accountability of shareholders, investors should take a closer look at TIN’s shareholder registry. All data provided is as of the most recent financial year end.
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General Public Ownership
A big stake of 99.99% in TIN 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 group of owners that a potential investor in TIN should consider are other public companies, with a stake of 0.01%. While they invest more often due to strategic interests, an investment can also be driven by capital gains through share price appreciation. However, an ownership of this size may be relatively insignificant, meaning that these shareholders may not have the potential to influence TIN’s business strategy. Thus, investors not need worry too much about the consequences of these holdings.
What this means for you:
A large shareholding of TIN by the general public could mean higher market liquidity to buy and sell shares for retail investors, and also the potential to have more influence over company policies as a collective. However, ownership structure should not be the only determining factor when you’re building an investment thesis for TIN. Rather, you should be examining fundamental factors such as TNT Mines’s past track record and financial health. I highly recommend you to complete your research by taking a look at the following:
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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The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned.