Liontrust

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Liontrust shares have dropped sharply after CEO John Ions sold down more of his stake in the company.

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Liontrust chief executive John Ions has sold shares in the company for a total consideration of £486,750, according to regulatory filings.

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THE BIG QUESTION

Liontrust Asset Management has reported a drop in inflows compared to the same time last year, but said in its latest update it had seen a "strong start" overall as fund performance improved.