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Read the latest PLC CEO interviews. CEO’s from UK listed PLC’s, Analysts and Fund Managers answering questions about their business.

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro on strategic Eagle Eye investment

Cora Gold has secured new strategic backing from Eagle Eye. CEO Bert Monro outlines how the investment supports the advancement of the Sanankoro Gold Project towards construction and discusses the..

Norcros plc offers “considerable upside” as acquisitions strengthen growth, highlights fund manager (LON:NXR)

Gervais Williams of Diverse Income Trust, discusses Norcros’ resilient first-half performance, its move away from capital-intensive manufacturing, and how targeted acquisitions and operational synergies are supporting growth despite weak end-market..

Victorian Plumbing Group set for strong growth as scale and efficiency improve, hails fund manager

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, explains why Victorian Plumbing’s acquisition of the MFI brand is less about the name and more about logistics, service levels, and market..

Yü Group backed for strong upside as Premier Miton highlights low valuation and market share gains

Gervais Williams, co-fund manager of Diverse Income Trust plc, highlights Yü Group as a business with a strong and growing market position that remains materially undervalued...

Gervais Williams backs Ithaca Energy for sustained returns and exceptional dividend potential (LON:ITH)

In a DirectorsTalk interview, Gervais Williams, co-fund manager of Diverse Income Trust, said Ithaca Energy remains well positioned to deliver attractive returns despite oil price volatility...

Time Finance CEO highlights strong interim growth and margin improvement

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer outlines interim results for the six months to 30 November 2025, reporting a 48% increase in new business, a record £235m lending book, improved credit..

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, explains why ACG Metals’ Turkey-based copper project is generating stronger-than-expected cash flow, how rising commodity prices are supporting valuation, and why the..

Dr Tom McColm on Ilika: Stereax revenues and Goliath milestones (LON:IKA)

Clean-tech equities specialist Dr Tom McColm reviews Ilika’s interim results, highlighting stable cash levels, the first recurring commercial revenues from Stereax, and continued technical and manufacturing progress on the Goliath..

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

Speaking to DirectorsTalk, Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, said BlueNord is now generating strong cash surpluses from its Danish North Sea gas assets...

Likewise’s Tony Brewer on accelerating growth, strong investment and £200m+ revenue ambition

CEO Tony Brewer highlights Likewise Group’s sustained revenue growth despite market headwinds, supported by shareholder backing, supplier partnerships, and expanding UK infrastructure...

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

Gervais Williams highlights the benefits of long-dated, inflation-linked leases, fixed-rate debt, and synergies from the Assura acquisition, which he believes support resilient earnings, dividend growth, and balance sheet strength despite..

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

Gervais Williams discusses how Arbuthnot Banking Group’s rising funds under management, deposit growth, and cautious lending strategy contribute to sustainable earnings and dividend potential, positioning the £142m bank as an..

Oriole Resources: Strong Continuity at MB01 North Drilling (LON:ORR)

Executive Director Claire Bay told DirectorsTalk the results support confidence in converting the existing exploration target into a maiden resource, with the system now confirmed to at least 160 metres..

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy on Stereax and Goliath progress (LON:IKA)

Graeme Purdy, CEO of Ilika, outlines progress in manufacturing readiness and early customer shipments for the Stereax miniature solid-state battery, as well as ongoing grant-supported development and customer engagement for..

Ruffer Investment Company: Defensive strategy and positioning for volatile markets (LON:RICA)

Jasmine Yeo of Ruffer Investment Company Limited speaks to DirectorsTalk about the trust’s risk-first investment philosophy, its recent double-digit NAV performance, and how an unconstrained, protection-focused approach is designed to..

Finseta CEO on FY2025 revenue growth, Dubai success & platform innovations (LON:FIN)

Finseta CEO James Hickman discusses the company’s standout performance in FY2025, highlighting strong growth from its Dubai operation, a surge in corporate client revenue, and successful platform innovations like agency..

RM plc CEO discusses FY25 momentum and digital assessment strategy

RM plc CEO Mark Cook discusses the company’s FY25 results, including double-digit assessment platform revenue growth, successful contract renewals, and the launch of RM Ava...

RECI Investor Day highlights upside opportunities in real estate lending

Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas discusses Real Estate Credit Investments Limited’s latest Investor Day, highlighting a strong pipeline of opportunities in less competitive real estate lending sub-sectors, disciplined capital..

Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

Pharos Energy CEO Katherine Roe reviews a pivotal 2025 marked by balance sheet strengthening, improved fiscal terms in Egypt, and the launch of a major drilling programme in Vietnam...

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

Chief Executive Louis Hall explains the scope of the project, the competitive tender process, and why Cerillion’s product-based approach, lower total cost of ownership and AI capabilities helped secure the..
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Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro on strategic Eagle Eye investment

Cora Gold has secured new strategic backing from Eagle Eye. CEO Bert Monro outlines how the investment supports the advancement of the Sanankoro Gold Project towards construction and discusses the broader development plans for the company’s West African assets...

Norcros plc offers “considerable upside” as acquisitions strengthen growth, highlights fund manager (LON:NXR)

Gervais Williams of Diverse Income Trust, discusses Norcros’ resilient first-half performance, its move away from capital-intensive manufacturing, and how targeted acquisitions and operational synergies are supporting growth despite weak end-market demand...

Victorian Plumbing Group set for strong growth as scale and efficiency improve, hails fund manager

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, explains why Victorian Plumbing’s acquisition of the MFI brand is less about the name and more about logistics, service levels, and market share gains...

Yü Group backed for strong upside as Premier Miton highlights low valuation and market share gains

Gervais Williams, co-fund manager of Diverse Income Trust plc, highlights Yü Group as a business with a strong and growing market position that remains materially undervalued...

Gervais Williams backs Ithaca Energy for sustained returns and exceptional dividend potential (LON:ITH)

In a DirectorsTalk interview, Gervais Williams, co-fund manager of Diverse Income Trust, said Ithaca Energy remains well positioned to deliver attractive returns despite oil price volatility...

Time Finance CEO highlights strong interim growth and margin improvement

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer outlines interim results for the six months to 30 November 2025, reporting a 48% increase in new business, a record £235m lending book, improved credit quality, and higher profit margins, with plans to grow lending beyond £300m over the next three years...

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, explains why ACG Metals’ Turkey-based copper project is generating stronger-than-expected cash flow, how rising commodity prices are supporting valuation, and why the company could deliver long-term shareholder value through growth and future dividends...

Dr Tom McColm on Ilika: Stereax revenues and Goliath milestones (LON:IKA)

Clean-tech equities specialist Dr Tom McColm reviews Ilika’s interim results, highlighting stable cash levels, the first recurring commercial revenues from Stereax, and continued technical and manufacturing progress on the Goliath battery platform...

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

Speaking to DirectorsTalk, Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of Diverse Income Trust, said BlueNord is now generating strong cash surpluses from its Danish North Sea gas assets...

Likewise’s Tony Brewer on accelerating growth, strong investment and £200m+ revenue ambition

CEO Tony Brewer highlights Likewise Group’s sustained revenue growth despite market headwinds, supported by shareholder backing, supplier partnerships, and expanding UK infrastructure...

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

Gervais Williams highlights the benefits of long-dated, inflation-linked leases, fixed-rate debt, and synergies from the Assura acquisition, which he believes support resilient earnings, dividend growth, and balance sheet strength despite higher interest rates...

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

Gervais Williams discusses how Arbuthnot Banking Group’s rising funds under management, deposit growth, and cautious lending strategy contribute to sustainable earnings and dividend potential, positioning the £142m bank as an overlooked opportunity in the UK financial sector...

Oriole Resources: Strong Continuity at MB01 North Drilling (LON:ORR)

Executive Director Claire Bay told DirectorsTalk the results support confidence in converting the existing exploration target into a maiden resource, with the system now confirmed to at least 160 metres vertically and remaining open in all directions...

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy on Stereax and Goliath progress (LON:IKA)

Graeme Purdy, CEO of Ilika, outlines progress in manufacturing readiness and early customer shipments for the Stereax miniature solid-state battery, as well as ongoing grant-supported development and customer engagement for the Goliath EV battery programme...

Ruffer Investment Company: Defensive strategy and positioning for volatile markets (LON:RICA)

Jasmine Yeo of Ruffer Investment Company Limited speaks to DirectorsTalk about the trust’s risk-first investment philosophy, its recent double-digit NAV performance, and how an unconstrained, protection-focused approach is designed to navigate ongoing market volatility...

Finseta CEO on FY2025 revenue growth, Dubai success & platform innovations (LON:FIN)

Finseta CEO James Hickman discusses the company’s standout performance in FY2025, highlighting strong growth from its Dubai operation, a surge in corporate client revenue, and successful platform innovations like agency banking and bespoke payment controls...

RM plc CEO discusses FY25 momentum and digital assessment strategy

RM plc CEO Mark Cook discusses the company’s FY25 results, including double-digit assessment platform revenue growth, successful contract renewals, and the launch of RM Ava...

RECI Investor Day highlights upside opportunities in real estate lending

Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas discusses Real Estate Credit Investments Limited’s latest Investor Day, highlighting a strong pipeline of opportunities in less competitive real estate lending sub-sectors, disciplined capital allocation, and a continued focus on balancing risk management with shareholder returns...

Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

Pharos Energy CEO Katherine Roe reviews a pivotal 2025 marked by balance sheet strengthening, improved fiscal terms in Egypt, and the launch of a major drilling programme in Vietnam...

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

Chief Executive Louis Hall explains the scope of the project, the competitive tender process, and why Cerillion’s product-based approach, lower total cost of ownership and AI capabilities helped secure the win...
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