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South China Morning Post
07-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Listed Chinese companies to shell out US$419 billion in dividends this year: Goldman Sachs
Advertisement That would represent a 10 per cent increase from 2024, when more than 4,300 companies listed in Hong Kong, the US and on the mainland paid out a record 2.7 trillion yuan in dividends, according to a report published on Sunday by the American investment bank. The improvement was largely driven by a push from Beijing last year requiring listed companies to pay dividends multiple times a year to improve investor confidence. Following a prolonged slump in the stock market, the State Council released policy guidelines in April 2024 to strengthen the oversight of new listings, restrict share sales by major shareholders and encourage long-term capital inflows into the market. Authorities also restricted major shareholders from selling stakes if their companies failed to meet dividend payout requirements. As a result, more than 200 companies initiated dividend payments for the first time since 2020 and 1,080 companies listed on the mainland paid midterm or special dividends in 2024, Goldman said. A total of 5,420 companies were listed in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing at the end of April, according to the latest data from the China Association for Public Companies. Advertisement The dividend payout ratio reached 39 per cent, up from 37 per cent in 2023 and a 10-year average of 31 per cent, the bank said.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Individual investors who hold 42% of Benz Mining Corp. (CVE:BZ) gained 51%, institutions profited as well
Benz Mining's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public 51% of the business is held by the top 11 shareholders Institutional ownership in Benz Mining is 25% Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. A look at the shareholders of Benz Mining Corp. (CVE:BZ) can tell us which group is most powerful. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are individual investors with 42% ownership. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. While individual investors were the group that benefitted the most from last week's CA$48m market cap gain, institutions too had a 25% share in those profits. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Benz Mining. See our latest analysis for Benz Mining Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in Benz Mining. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Benz Mining's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. Benz Mining is not owned by hedge funds. Looking at our data, we can see that the largest shareholder is Spartan Resources Limited with 13% of shares outstanding. For context, the second largest shareholder holds about 11% of the shares outstanding, followed by an ownership of 9.4% by the third-largest shareholder. Looking at the shareholder registry, we can see that 51% of the ownership is controlled by the top 11 shareholders, meaning that no single shareholder has a majority interest in the ownership. 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. We're not picking up on any analyst coverage of the stock at the moment, so the company is unlikely to be widely held. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. 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. 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 most recent data indicates that insiders own some shares in Benz Mining Corp.. In their own names, insiders own CA$14m worth of stock in the CA$142m company. It is good to see some investment by insiders, but we usually like to see higher insider holdings. It might be worth checking if those insiders have been buying. The general public-- including retail investors -- own 42% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run. We can see that Private Companies own 10%, of the shares on issue. It might be worth looking deeper into this. If related parties, such as insiders, have an interest in one of these private companies, that should be disclosed in the annual report. Private companies may also have a strategic interest in the company. We can see that public companies hold 13% of the Benz Mining shares on issue. It's hard to say for sure but this suggests they have entwined business interests. This might be a strategic stake, so it's worth watching this space for changes in ownership. I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Take risks for example - Benz Mining has 3 warning signs (and 2 which make us uncomfortable) we think you should know about. Of course this may not be the best stock to buy. Therefore, you may wish to see our free collection of interesting prospects boasting favorable financials. 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Forbes
30-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Swiss Government Delays Sustainability Reporting Revision While EU Debates Reductions
Bundeshaus Facade with Swiss Flag in Bern. On June 25, the Swiss Federal Council voted to pause revision of corporate climate disclosures requirements. The revision was intended as a comparative study to align Swiss law with international sustainability reporting standards. However, turmoil in the European Union over the future of sustainability reporting directives caused the Federal Council to pause the project. Although not a member of the EU, Switzerland clearly intends to follow their lead on the direction the country should take. Published in November 2022, the Ordinance on Climate Disclosures establishing a national reporting requirement for 'public companies, banks and insurance companies with 500 or more employees and at least CHF 20 million in total assets or more than CHF 40 million in turnover.' The Ordinance went into force on January 1, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Federal Council 'proposed that the ordinance be aligned with the latest international developments on standardised reporting, and that minimum requirements on roadmaps for financial sector companies be defined.' The Federal Council initiated a consultation period from December to March, allowing for interested parties to provide feedback on proposed changes. Changes were anticipated to be announced in mid-2025. However, the development has been paused while the EU debates the future of sustainability reporting. The EU was an early adopted of sustainability disclosures, requiring nearly all companies with over 250 employees to file annual reports in a phased in approach. However, the 2024 EU Parliament elections shifted the composure of the body to the right and brought with it an anti-green sentiment. In early 2025, the European Commission proposed a series of directives to significantly reduce the impact of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. While the proposals included a variety of changes, most focus has been on the thresholds used to determine if a company is required to report. Under the original CSRD, companies with two of the following three were required to report: 250 employees, €50 million in annual net turnover, or €25 million in assets. The Commission proposal raises the threshold to 1000 employees, plus one of the other two options. The Council proposal raises the threshold to 1000 employees, plus €450 million in annual turnover. The Parliament is still in the early stages of debating their position, but an initial draft proposed by the project rapporteur raises the threshold to 3000 employees, plus €450 million in annual turnover. The Parliament is expected to adopt their final proposal on October 13. The three EU bodies will then enter into negotiations, with an anticipated completion by December or January 2026. These developments in the EU impacted the consultation phase of the Swiss Government. The release noted that proposals to align Swiss requirements with international developments 'were largely welcomed during the consultation. However, there were broad calls for the implementation of the ordinance to be paused until the Federal Council had approved the ongoing revision of the overarching legislation on sustainability reporting in the Code of Obligations.' As a result, the Federal Council has delayed the project until the EU announces their changes to sustainability reporting in early 2026. 'For this reason, the Federal Council has decided to also pause the project on companies' climate disclosures until it has approved the bill to amend the Code of Obligations, but at the latest by 1 January 2027.'
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Institutions own 29% of Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) shares but public companies control 45% of the company
Significant control over Macmahon Holdings by public companies implies that the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions A total of 2 investors have a majority stake in the company with 53% ownership 29% of Macmahon Holdings is held by Institutions This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. A look at the shareholders of Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) can tell us which group is most powerful. We can see that public companies own the lion's share in the company with 45% ownership. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. Meanwhile, institutions make up 29% of the company's shareholders. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge companies tend to have institutions as shareholders. In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Macmahon Holdings. See our latest analysis for Macmahon Holdings Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in Macmahon Holdings. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. 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 Macmahon Holdings, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too. Macmahon Holdings is not owned by hedge funds. The company's largest shareholder is PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk, with ownership of 45%. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 7.7% and 3.8%, of the shares outstanding, respectively. To make our study more interesting, we found that the top 2 shareholders have a majority ownership in the company, meaning that they are powerful enough to influence the decisions of the company. While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. There are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. 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. I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions. Our most recent data indicates that insiders own some shares in Macmahon Holdings Limited. As individuals, the insiders collectively own AU$14m worth of the AU$655m company. This shows at least some alignment. You can click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 21% stake in Macmahon Holdings. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run. We can see that public companies hold 45% of the Macmahon Holdings shares on issue. It's hard to say for sure but this suggests they have entwined business interests. This might be a strategic stake, so it's worth watching this space for changes in ownership. 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 1 warning sign we've spotted with Macmahon Holdings . But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter 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. 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Wall Street Journal
18-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Biggest Companies Across America Are Cutting Their Workforces
Corporate America is convinced: Fewer employees means faster growth. U.S. public companies have reduced their white-collar workforces by a collective 3.5% over the past three years, according to employment data-provider Live Data Technologies. Over the past decade, one in five companies in the S&P 500 have shrunk.
