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Vancouver-based TMC the metals Co Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC), currently valued at $345 million, saw a notable insider transaction as Director Brendan May purchased 25,000 common shares on December 24, according to a recent SEC filing. The stock has shown significant momentum, gaining nearly 19% over the past week. The shares were acquired at an average price of $0.8748 per share, with the total purchase amounting to $21,870. Following this transaction, May's direct ownership of the company's shares increased to 100,040. The purchase price ranged from $0.87 to $0.88 per share, reflecting multiple transactions. While InvestingPro analysis indicates the company's weak financial health score of 1.74/10, analysts maintain optimistic price targets between $4.00-$4.20, suggesting significant upside potential. Get deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis for TMC and 1,400+ other stocks with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, The Metals Company (TMC) disclosed its third-quarter results, revealing a net loss of $20.5 million. Despite this, the company is shifting its strategy towards a services business, with the aim of reducing operating expenses to below $5 million per quarter. As part of their plans, TMC intends to submit its exploitation contract application to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) by June 27, 2025.
In an effort to bolster financial resilience, TMC has launched a registered direct offering, backed by major institutional shareholders. The company is also conducting a pre-feasibility study for a capital-light strategy, with significant nodule processing trials expected in 2025.
While the company delays capital expenditures on production until regulations become more certain, TMC expects to secure services contracts by the time of the next earnings call. The company is also seeking $9 million in government funding for a U.S. refinery, with potential sites already identified. These are some of the recent developments that are shaping the strategic trajectory of The Metals Company.
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