You must examine the make-up of Symphony Environmental Technologies plc's share registry if you want to determine who actually owns the company (LON:SYM).
With a 44% ownership, it is clear that institutions hold the majority of the company's shares.
In other words, the group has the most potential to profit (or lose) from its investment in the business.
Institutional owners often make significant investment decisions, especially with respect to individual investors
They have access to a large pool of resources and liquidity.
A significant institutional investment in the company is therefore typically a substantial vote of confidence in its future.