Navitas semiconductor EVP sells over $52k in stock
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In recent market activity, Ranbir Singh, EVP of GeneSiC Business at Navitas Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:NVTS), sold shares of the company’s stock, according to a new SEC filing. On March 14, Singh disposed of 10,925 shares at prices ranging from $4.64 to $4.81, with the total transaction amounting to approximately $52,450. This sale was executed in multiple trades, with the reported price reflecting the weighted average sale price.
The transaction is part of the company’s policy which mandates “sales to cover” for tax withholding obligations that arise due to the vesting of compensatory awards, such as restricted stock units (RSUs). These sales are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell stocks at a time when they are not in possession of material non-public information. Singh does not have control over the timing of these sales.
Additionally, on March 13, Singh acquired 37,530 shares of Navitas Semiconductor as a result of vested RSUs, with the settlement of these shares reflecting a total value of $0. This transaction increased Singh’s direct holdings in the company to 40,282 shares.
Singh also has indirect ownership through SiCPower, LLC, of which he is the sole manager. SiCPower holds 24,883,161 shares of Navitas Semiconductor. However, Singh disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities for the purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
Navitas Semiconductor specializes in semiconductors and related devices and is incorporated in Delaware. The company’s business address is in Torrance, California. The recent transactions by a high-level executive are of interest to investors who closely monitor insider activity as an indicator of a company’s well-being and future performance.
InvestingPro Insights
Navitas Semiconductor’s recent insider trading activity comes at a time when the company’s financial metrics and market performance offer a mixed picture. According to the latest data available from InvestingPro, Navitas Semiconductor holds a market capitalization of $824.56 million USD, which positions the company within the mid-cap range, often associated with growth potential and increased volatility. Despite the company’s significant revenue growth of over 109% in the last twelve months as of Q4 2023, the negative P/E ratio of -7.08 suggests that Navitas is not currently profitable and may reflect investor concerns about its near-term earnings potential.
Investors should note that Navitas Semiconductor’s stock price has experienced a notable decline, trading near its 52-week low and has seen a price total return of -43.63% over the last three months. This could signal a potential buying opportunity for value investors or indicate underlying challenges that the company may be facing. Additionally, the company’s liquidity appears strong, with liquid assets surpassing short-term obligations, which may provide some comfort to investors concerned about the company’s financial resilience.
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Two key InvestingPro Tips for Navitas Semiconductor are particularly noteworthy: Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year, which may bode well for the company’s future revenue trajectory. However, it’s also important to consider that 4 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period, which could suggest that there are concerns about the company’s ability to meet previous earnings estimates.
Overall, Navitas Semiconductor’s recent insider transactions and current financial data present a complex picture that investors will need to analyze closely. The additional insights and analysis available through InvestingPro could be invaluable in making informed investment decisions about the company.
