Aire Advisors LLC Trims Stake in Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYK)

Aire Advisors LLC trimmed its position in Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYK - Free Report) by 72.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 105,000 shares during the period. Aire Advisors LLC's holdings in Liberty Global were worth $727,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in LBTYK. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Liberty Global in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Pathstone Family Office LLC bought a new stake in Liberty Global in the fourth quarter worth $660,000. Amalgamated Bank grew its stake in shares of Liberty Global by 18.4% in the fourth quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 3,236 shares of the company's stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 502 shares during the last quarter. Ossiam grew its stake in shares of Liberty Global by 68.7% in the first quarter. Ossiam now owns 4,235 shares of the company's stock worth $86,000 after acquiring an additional 1,725 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ergoteles LLC bought a new position in shares of Liberty Global during the first quarter valued at $232,000. Institutional investors own 46.10% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Liberty Global

In related news, EVP Andrea Salvato sold 32,403 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.70, for a total value of $573,533.10. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 102,286 shares in the company, valued at $1,810,462.20. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. In other news, EVP Bryan H. Hall sold 15,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.68, for a total value of $280,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 129,934 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,427,167.12. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Andrea Salvato sold 32,403 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.70, for a total transaction of $573,533.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 102,286 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,810,462.20. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 83,629 shares of company stock worth $1,526,283. Insiders own 9.86% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have commented on LBTYK shares. StockNews.com downgraded Liberty Global from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 5th. TheStreet raised Liberty Global from a "d+" rating to a "c-" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 24th.

Liberty Global Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:LBTYK traded down $0.50 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $17.31. 1,334,194 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,432,812. The company's 50 day moving average price is $18.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $18.22. The firm has a market cap of $6.54 billion, a PE ratio of -1.85 and a beta of 1.13. Liberty Global Ltd. has a 52 week low of $16.26 and a 52 week high of $21.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.30.

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYK - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 15th. The company reported ($8.23) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.26) by ($7.97). Liberty Global had a negative return on equity of 19.26% and a negative net margin of 54.08%. The business had revenue of $1.92 billion during the quarter.

Liberty Global Company Profile

Liberty Global Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications services to residential and business customers. It offers value-added broadband services, such as WiFi features, security, anti-virus, firewall, spam protection, smart home services, online storage solutions, and web spaces; and Connect Box that delivers in-home Wi-Fi service.