Director buying, selling consistent with week ago

DIRECTOR trading was flat based on filings on the Singapore Exchange from March 27 to April 1 with 13 companies that recorded 38 purchases worth S$1.18 million versus five firms with eight disposals worth S$0.78 million. The number of companies on the buy side was slightly down from the previous week's 15 firms while the number of trades was sharply up from the previous week's 30 purchases. The buy value, on the other hand, was sharply down from the previous week's acquisitions worth S$2.68 million.

On the selling side, the number of companies and trades were consistent with the previous week's five firms and nine disposals. The sell value, however, was sharply down from the previous week's disposals worth S$2.49 million.

The buyback activity was flat with eight companies that posted 25 repurchases worth S$8.03 million. The number of firms and trades were consistent with the previous week's nine companies and 26 repurchases. The value, however, was sharply up from the previous week's turnover of S$5.83 million.