CEO Hirofumi Hayashi, INTLOOP Inc.'s (TSE:9556) largest shareholder sees value of holdings go down 11% after recent drop

Key Insights

• Insiders appear to have a vested interest in INTLOOP's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership
• Hirofumi Hayashi owns 71% of the company
• Institutional ownership in INTLOOP is 11%

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To get a sense of who is truly in control of INTLOOP Inc. (TSE:9556), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are individual insiders with 72% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).

As a result, insiders as a group endured the highest losses after market cap fell by JP¥4.4b.

Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about INTLOOP.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About INTLOOP?

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.

As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in INTLOOP. 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 INTLOOP, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in INTLOOP. With a 71% stake, CEO Hirofumi Hayashi is the largest shareholder. This implies that they possess majority interests and have significant control over the company. Investors usually consider it a good sign when the company leadership has such a significant stake, as this is widely perceived to increase the chance that the management will act in the best interests of the company. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Company Ltd. is the second largest shareholder owning 2.2% of common stock, and Bell Investments Co., Ltd. holds about 1.7% of the company stock.

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. While there is some analyst coverage, the company is probably not widely covered. So it could gain more attention, down the track.

Insider Ownership Of INTLOOP

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. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves.

Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.

Our information suggests that insiders own more than half of INTLOOP Inc.. This gives them effective control of the company. That means they own JP¥25b worth of shares in the JP¥35b company. That's quite meaningful. Most would be pleased to see the board is investing alongside them. You may wish todiscover (for free) if they have been buying or selling.

General Public Ownership

With a 16% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over INTLOOP. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.

Next Steps:

While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should be aware of the 2 warning signs we've spotted with INTLOOP .

If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

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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