Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Constellation Resources Limited (ASX:CR1) Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Ian Middlemas, recently bought AU$96k worth of stock, for AU$0.12 per share. That purchase might not be huge but it did increase their holding by 25%.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Constellation Resources

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when insider Kevin Johnson bought AU$164k worth of shares at a price of AU$0.16 per share. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (AU$0.25), we still think insider buying is a positive. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive.

While Constellation Resources insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. They paid about AU$0.14 on average. It is certainly positive to see that insiders have invested their own money in the company. However, we do note that they were buying at significantly lower prices than today's share price. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. You probably do not want to miss this free list of undervalued small cap companies that insiders are buying.

Insider Ownership Of Constellation Resources

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Insiders own 25% of Constellation Resources shares, worth about AU$3.9m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Constellation Resources Insiders?

The recent insider purchases are heartening. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. But we don't feel the same about the fact the company is making losses. Insiders likely see value in Constellation Resources shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). 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. For example, Constellation Resources has 5 warning signs (and 3 which shouldn't be ignored) we think you should know about.