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Probiotec's (ASX:PBP) investors will be pleased with their strong 103% return over the last five years![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) share price is up 74% in the last 5 years, clearly besting the market return of around 13%. On the other hand, the more recent gains haven't been so impressive, with shareholders gaining just 20%, including dividends. Let's investigate and see if the longer term performance of the company has been in line with the underlying business' progress.
Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend Soon![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 2 days. The company's next dividend payment will be AU$0.035 per share. Based on the last year's worth of payments, Probiotec stock has a trailing yield of around 2.5%.
Several Insiders Invested In Probiotec Flagging Positive News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Probiotec Limited's (ASX:PBP) insider purchase was by Independent Chairman of the Board Jonathan Wenig for AU$97k worth of shares. The purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price of AU$2.61. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price. Probiotec insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis.
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith says she will not run in the next election![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Bríd Smith has announced she will not run in the next general election. Dublin South Central TD will retire from the Dáil after winning her seat in 2016. PBP Dublin City Councillor Hazel de Nortúin will instead run in her place for the PBP party.
While insiders own 31% of Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP), individual investors are its largest shareholders with 40% ownership![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The top 9 shareholders of Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) own 51% of the company. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 40% stake. Individual insiders on the other hand have a 31% ownership in the firm.
Biden's Speech Boycotted by Irish Lawmakers: 'Far From Being a Peacemaker'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Four members of People Before Profit (PBP), plus a Socialist Party lawmaker, have said they will boycott Joe Biden's speech to the Irish parliament. The left-wing group has strongly criticized the president's stance on major international issues. Biden has received a warm welcome throughout most of his visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland.
People Before Profit brand Joe Biden a 'warmonger’ as they plan to protest his Irish visit![img](/img/external-link.svg)
BP have branded President Biden a ‘warmonger’ and urged supporters to attend a protest against his visit at 5pm on Wednesday at the GPO. Biden is due to address both the Dáil and Seanad that day at around 3.30pm.
Those who invested in Probiotec (ASX:PBP) five years ago are up 200%![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) shareholders would be well aware of this, since the stock is up 158% in five years. During five years of share price growth, Probiotec achieved compound earnings per share growth of 35% per year. This EPS growth is higher than the 21% average annual increase in the share price. So it seems the market isn't so enthusiastic about the stock these days.
Great news for Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP): Insiders acquired stock in large numbers last year![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Insiders at Probiotec Limited (ASX:PBP) have bought shares in the last year. The biggest insider purchase was for AU$97k worth of shares at a price of AU$2.16 each. We like to see this type of insider buying, but it is worth noting if it was made at well below today's share price. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions over the last 12 months.
‘Are you sure you are not a bit bonkers?’ Leo Varadkar asks People Before Profit members in Dáil![img](/img/external-link.svg)
BP launched its red-coloured booklet, price €3, last week. The party said that “in the very final analysis,” the rich and wealthy would “deploy the police and army to move against” an elected left-wing Government.
People Before Profit hit back after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly denounced the ‘far left’ party in Dáil![img](/img/external-link.svg)
BP TD Bríd Smith said it was rare to see Health Minister Stephen Donnelly so exercised on any topic. Mr Donnelly angrily attacked the party in the Dáil for linking creaking public services to the refugee influx. He said PBP should separate housing and health problems from issues over new arrivals.
Frank Herzog: The voice of Washington Champions![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Frank Herzog was working his third consecutive season as PBP announcer for the Bullets, (1977-78) when the team, for the third time in the decade, made the NBA Finals. WTOP agreed to send Herzog to the NBA Officials Training Camp in Queens, NY.
Paul Murphy: 'I suspect there are other TDs who've had posters erected as donation and not declared’![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Paschal Donohoe’s ‘Postergate’ issue is probably not the only example among politicians in the Dáil, it was claimed last night. aul Murphy TD of People Before Profit said: “I know of one case where a PBP councillor was asked by a developer to vote for a rezoning of land”
3 in custody, 1 suspect injured after chase, crash on Rt. 51; incident connected to weekend homicide![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Three suspects are in custody and one suspect was injured after a police chase led to a car crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh. The suspect vehicle crashed at the BP gas station near Woodruff Street at around 2:40 p.m. Police said that this incident is related to Sunday’s shooting in Carrick that left a 21-year-old deceased.