The Insider ownership of Aban Offshore Limited is 46.00%
Insider Ownership is calculated as the total number of shares owned by insiders (shareholders who own more than 5% of the corporation or an officer or director of the company) divided by the total Shares Outstanding.
A high value of insider ownership means that those working for the company have a large stake in the success of the company. This is sometimes seen as a sign that those running the company will work hard to ensure its success or believe the company's stock price will rise.
A change in insider ownership may come from exercise of option, stock grant and buying or selling of company shares. A purchase of company share signifies a confidence in the company's future performance by people who know the company best. Therefore, Net Insider buying is also an important indicator for investors.
Aban Offshore Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore drilling and production services to companies engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in India and internationally. It offers exploratory, drilling, hydrocarbons production, and manning and management services. The company owns and operates a portfolio of assets, including jack-ups, floaters/drill ships, and floating production units. It also engages in the ownership and operation of wind turbines for the generation of wind power. The company's wind farms are located at Radhapuram, Pazhavoor, and Kavalkinaru in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. Aban Offshore Limited was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Chennai, India.