International Personal Finance launches bonds

16th Apr 2013 12:53

International Personal Finance shares declined on Tuesday after the group launched an offer of 6.125 per cent sterling bonds due in 2020. The group, which provides small sum, short-term unsecured loans across a number of countries, said the bonds have been issued for general corporate purposes.

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Thursday broker round-up UPDATE

4th Apr 2013 07:32

Aviva: Bank of America cuts target price from 350p to 335p, while its neutral rating remains unchanged. Barratt Developments: Credit Suisse revises target price from 223p to 317p, while staying with its neutral rating. Bellway: Credit Suisse moves target price from 1202p to 1639p and leaves its ou

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Tuesday broker round-up UPDATE

12th Mar 2013 07:19

Abcam:Investec shifts target price from 484p to 487p and keeps a buy recommendation. Admiral Group: UBS ups target price from 1200p to 1275p and reiterates a neutral rating. Amlin: Westhouse Securities raises target price from 440p to 455p, but downgrades from add to neutral. Anite: Numis reduce

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Cupid CEO shows commitment to group with share purchase

8th Mar 2013 16:11

Dating group Cupid announced Friday that its Chief Executive, Bill Dobbie, had on Thursday purchased 865,000 ordinary shares at 114.11p each, following a strong set of full year results out earlier in the week. The purchase cost him £987,052 and took his stake in the group to just under 14.68m sha

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Friday broker round-up UPDATE

8th Mar 2013 07:42

Advanced Computer Software Group: Canaccord Genuity raises target price from 80p to 108p and reiterates a buy recommendation. Aggreko: Jefferies raises target price from 2000p to 2200p keeping its buy recommendation. Cantor Fitzgerald takes target price from 2020p to 2200p and stays with its buy re

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Thursday broker round-up UPDATE

7th Mar 2013 07:25

Admiral: Nomura raises target price from 1350p to 1493p keeping a buy recommendation. African Barrick Gold: Nomura cuts target price from 435p to 200p and downgrades from neutral to reduce. Aggreko: Investec increases target price from 1750p to 1940p upgrading from hold to buy. Anglo American: No

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London close: Stocks pare gains ahead of policy decisions

6th Mar 2013 16:51

After a solid rise early on, the FTSE 100 had trimmed gains by the close of trade on Wednesday as investors took profits after stocks hit fresh multi-year highs the day before. Markets across Europe finished mixed this afternoon, slipping from the best levels of the day "as caution once again tempe

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FTSE 250 movers: Unite rises on doubled dividend

6th Mar 2013 15:54

Student accommodation firm Unite rose after more than doubled its dividend for 2012 after seeing profits soar in 2012. Home credit business International Personal Finance was leading the risers this morning after reporting a 9.0% rise in revenues in 2012. The company also said that it plans to exp

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London midday: Stocks hold on to recent gains

6th Mar 2013 11:56

Well-received results from a number of heavyweight stocks and M&A speculation surrounding Vodafone pushed the FTSE 100 firmly into positive territory on Wednesday morning, pushing the index to fresh multi-year highs. The Footsie finished yesterday's session at 6,432, a level not seen since late 200

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London open: Footsie extends gains as Vodafone jumps

6th Mar 2013 08:58

Strong performances from Vodafone, Admiral and Melrose helped extend gains on the FTSE 100 on Wednesday morning, pushing London's benchmark index to fresh five-year highs. The Footsie finished yesterday's session at 6,432, a level not seen since late 2007, before the financial crisis ripped through

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Polish business helps drive revenue at International Personal Finance

6th Mar 2013 08:40

Revenue growth increased to nine per cent in the year ended December 31st at boutique accounting and finance specialist International Personal Finance. In its annual results, the FTSE 250-listed group reported 13% growth in credit issued and 11% growth in receivables. Profit before tax contracted

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Wednesday broker round-up UPDATE

6th Mar 2013 07:03

Advanced Medical Solutions: Investec takes target price from 68p to 74p and maintains a buy recommendation. Aggreko: Citigroup reduces target price from 2550p to 2100p, while keeping a buy rating. Ashtead Group: Citigroup raises target price from 590p to 660p leaving its buy recommendation unalter

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Friday broker round-up UPDATE

11th Jan 2013 07:01

Aberdeen Asset Management: Credit Suisse raises target price from 380p to 410p reiterating an outperform rating. Afren: Deutsche Bank cuts target price from 175p to 165p stayling with its buy rating. Ashmore Group: Credit Suisse moves target price from 380p to 375p and downgrades to underperform.

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International Personal Finance on track

17th Oct 2012 07:26

Doorstep lender International Personal Finance (IPF) reported solid growth in the third quarter with impairment levels remaining stable. The firm, which does most of its business in Poland, said it had grown its customer base by 5.9% compared to the year before, with total credit issued up 15.9%.

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FTSE 250 movers: Britvic, AG Barr surge on merger speculation

5th Sep 2012 15:56

Investors of Britvic and AG Barr today celebrated the news that the companies are in discussions about an all-share merger which would create 'one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe'. "The combination would have compelling industrial logic and represents an opportunity for both companie

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