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DWF Group: A transformational year

A transformed model: The impressive turnaround in performance reported in FY21A results reflects strong progress made in restructuring DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) to simplify its operating model, and to refocus..

Escape Hunt: Rebound in demand

Consumer demand for Escape Hunt plc (LON:ESC) experiential leisure sites has rebounded strongly since reopening. At the same time, the company continues to gain scale with acquisitions outperforming and site..

Volta Finance: Yield (10%, covered and growing) + capital growth

In our note, ‘Re-Set, Re-Fi, Re-Light my Fire’, published on 5 May 2021, we explored how favourable market conditions mean that CLO vehicles can re-finance debt cheaply. This enhances the..

Inchcape: H1 results – progress on all fronts

Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) has delivered a strong set of H1 results, which are 13% ahead of our forecasts at the adjusted PBT level. The Group is seeing strong growth across..

Vertu Motors: Another upgrade

Vertu Motors plc (LON:VTU) has released an unscheduled trading update, delivering another earnings upgrade to 2022E, this time in excess of 30%. This is driven by the strength of the..

tinyBuild Inc Building momentum (Analyst Interview) (LON:TBLD)

tinyBuild Inc (LON:TBLD) is the topic of conversation when Bob Liao talks to DirectorsTalk. The company AGM statement indicates strong progress on agreements with distributors, mining the back catalogue and..

Oncimmune new ImmunoINSIGHTS contract further validates offering and supports expected sales growth

Oncimmune Holdings plc (LON:ONC) announced a new contract with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Harvard Medical School affiliate based in Boston, US) whereby the latter will utilise Oncimmune’s proprietary SeroTagTM ‘biomarker..

City of London Investment Group: It’s an all-time high

City of London Investment Group plc (LON:CLIG) has announced its final trading update for FY’21. The year has shown dramatic progress. The merger with Karpus has been complemented by strong..

Boohoo Group: New Partnership for Debenhams in the Middle East

A new partnership with Alshaya Group in the Middle East, building on Debenhams established store presence in the region, the launch of a new local Debenhams eCommerce platform and providing..

Accrol Group: Well placed for future growth

Accrol Group Holdings plc (LON:ACRL) has delivered a solid set of FY results, which were well flagged at the adjusted EBITDA level, but outperformed our adjusted EPS by 1.7%. We..

Fidelity Japan Trust: Fund of the rising returns

Over five years, Fidelity Japan Trust plc (LON:FJV) has outperformed UK markets, UK-listed competition, UK open-ended peers and Japanese benchmarks. The main driver has been FJV’s investment process, flexible mandate..

Kenmare Resources “Buying opportunities for investors” says Analyst

Darren Turgel MD at DirectorsTalk caught up with Colin Grant an Analyst at Davy discussing Kenmare Resources Plc (LON:KMR) recent quarter production figures. Q. What were the key highlights in..

Japan investment trust JSGI superior performance and competitive dividend

JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth and Income Trust plc (LON:JSGI) offers exposure to the high growth potential in small and mid-cap Japanese equities as well as a significant income pay-out,..

Ilika well placed and making good progress (Analyst Interview)

Ilika plc (LON:IKA) is the topic of conversation when Clean-tech Equities Specialist at Baden Hill, Dr Tom McColm joins DirectorsTalk. Tom talks us through the company full-year results for the..

Lookers: Another 2021 upgrade

Lookers plc (LOOK) has announced a third upgrade to 2021 forecasts following stronger than expected trading so far this year. As a result, we are lifting our current year forecast..

International Biotechnology Trust: Investing in a broad spectrum of the drug industry

International Biotechnology Trust Plc (LON:IBT) was established in 1994 to provide institutional and retail investors with the opportunity to participate in global biotechnology and life science companies, from early-stage development..

Purplebricks Group: Money back guarantee

What’s new: Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) “Money back guarantee” will be the focus of market attention: its full year results are suitably ahead of its pre-close update in May: ▪..

Tissue Regenix: Poised for growth

Tissue Regenix Group plc (LON:TRX) is focused on the development and commercialisation of two proprietary processing technologies for the repair of soft tissue (dCELL) and bone (BioRinse). It has a..

Marshall Motor Holdings Strong used car market drives record results

Marshall Motor Holdings plc (LON:MMH) management has provided another positive trading update following on from the AGM statement in May. The market demand for new and used cars remains strong..

Palace Capital: Dividend recovery ahead of expectations

Palace Capital plc (LON:PCA) March 2021 annual results were ahead of our expectations; notably, rent was £17.3m vs. our estimated £16.4m. FY20 rent stood at £18.3m, excluding a lease surrender..

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