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HSD going UP target 200 in weeks (HSD)     

Snip - 28 Jul 2004 09:46

AIM I bought at 93
target is at least 200

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Snip - 28 Jul 2004 15:37 - 2 of 64

did anyone else get in? now 105-106 ie good spread

Snip - 29 Jul 2004 10:58 - 3 of 64

still PLENTY of upside to come

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suzuki - 29 Jul 2004 14:33 - 4 of 64

Snip. Yes got in yesterday at 101. Hoping this will be another phtm or asc as I missed both of those. Doubt it will multi bag like those 2 did. Following it up with a stop loss just incase.

Snip - 04 Aug 2004 20:39 - 5 of 64

update on hsd

the sell signal came to me three candles ago when I saw that hsd had attempted and failed at a higher price. These aim stocks can have eratic moves so I decided to wrap up a profit in half my holding and I set a stop loss at my break-even buy point on the other half of my shares. At this point I could not lose. That stop was triggered and I now have no holdings in hsd. Total % profit on a hold for a few days was 4.8


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Snip - 12 Aug 2004 09:47 - 6 of 64

Its only fair to tell you that I have bought again. Good consolidation above 80p. Next resistance at 122.5

These are RISKY don`t bet the house

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Snip - 18 Aug 2004 16:15 - 7 of 64

steady as she goes. momentum turning positive and the MA shows the trend

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SueHelen - 20 Aug 2004 13:48 - 8 of 64

Down 20% today...

joehargan1 - 20 Aug 2004 15:33 - 9 of 64

Buying Opp or not at this level..any views?

SueHelen - 20 Aug 2004 16:58 - 10 of 64

Evolution Beeson Gregory dumped quite bit of stock yesterday in one go after declaring their 11% holding the day before. May be the reason for the 22% drop in price today. They have less than a 3% holding now.

SueHelen - 20 Aug 2004 23:32 - 11 of 64

Confirmation of reason for the fall today : press mention, will appear in tomorrow's Independent Newspaper.

Hansard Communications dropped 19.5p to 69.5p after Evolution Beeson Gregory disclosed that it had sold down its holding in the City PR firm to below 3 per cent. At one point, the broker held an 11 per cent stake in Hansard, which has seen its shares set alight by news of a deal with millionaire entrepreneur Terry Ramsden.

Evolution and David Newton the Monaco-based former stock broker who also this week also cut his holding in Hansard to below 3 per cent are both believed to have done very well out of their investment in the company. Even after yesterday's fall, the group's shares are still up 700 per cent on the year.

http://news.independent.co.uk/business/analysis_and_features/story.jsp?story=553682

SueHelen - 23 Aug 2004 16:48 - 12 of 64

Any news updates Snip? or is it just fancy charts as usual. Down 57% in the last 2 trading days. Or shall I dig the news out for you.

SueHelen - 23 Aug 2004 16:59 - 13 of 64

Chart Update first as one for the last 2 trading days is missing :

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Having read through the last few RNS, a lot of trusts have been dumping their shares at the 80 pence levels and a discounted fundraising is coming hence the sharp fall in the price. A bearish note came out from Tom Winnifrith of T1ps.com today as well.

So simple, look at the news first Snip then the charts.

SueHelen - 23 Aug 2004 23:38 - 14 of 64

Press mention : will appear in tomorrow's Times Newspaper.

The three AIM-listed vehicles of Terry Ramsden, the racehorse owner and former warrants trader Hansard Group, down 25p to 44p, TradingSports, off 6p at 24p and Caplay, 238p cheaper at 1018p dominated the roster of AIMs losers on bearish comment from t1ps.com, the investment website.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8211-1229926,00.html

SueHelen - 24 Aug 2004 17:10 - 15 of 64

Immediate release: 24 August 2004

Financial Development Corporation plc

(formerly "Hansard Group Plc")

Update on Placing

The directors (the "Board") of Financial Development Corporation plc ("FDC" or
the "Company") announce that three of the investors in the placing announced on
23 July 2004 ("Placing") (the "Proposed Investors") which had returned duly
signed placing letters have not paid the subscription monies due to the Company
for the new ordinary shares of ?0.001 each ("New Ordinary Shares") subscribed
by each of them.

The Company is seeking to replace the Proposed Investors in the Placing with
other investors and is taking legal advice in relation to this matter as to the
appropriate course of action. The Board expect that the Placing will still
raise at least ?6.8 million before expenses, excluding the Proposed Investors.
At present, the Company has conditionally placed 220.5 million New Ordinary
Shares (excluding the shares placed with the Proposed Investors) and has
received the subscription monies for 164.3 million New Ordinary Shares,
amounting to ?4.93 million.

The Placing is conditional upon (1) the placing of 355 million New Ordinary
Shares being fully subscribed and the Company receiving the aggregate placing
price for those New Ordinary Shares, being ?10.65 million (the "Subscription
Condition") and (2) the admission to trading on AIM of the New Ordinary Shares
to be issued in the Placing. The Company has the right to waive the
Subscription Condition in whole or in part.

In order to allow further time for the intended replacement of the Proposed
Investors in the Placing and for the Board to consider legal advice in relation
to this matter, the Board has decided to postpone the first day of admission of
New Ordinary Shares (being the New Ordinary Shares which will result from the
10 for 1 share subdivision announced on 23 July 2004 and the New Ordinary
Shares to be issued in the Placing) to trading on AIM until Friday 27 August
2004.

For further information please contact,

Adam Reynolds, Chief Executive

Paul Foulger, Finance Director

Financial Development Corporation plc

Tel. 020 7245 1100


SueHelen - 24 Aug 2004 17:12 - 16 of 64

What's happening here Snip, updates please and not fancy charts. All smells too fishy, surprise that you've sold out and not mention that to other investors here. Since your last post, the price is down 70%.

SueHelen - 24 Aug 2004 17:14 - 17 of 64

More falls coming tomorrow after the above news release after market close today.

Snip - 24 Aug 2004 17:17 - 18 of 64

sorry folks no more updates as the thread has been taken over by a thread wrecker/ alias ramper of ETQ. I hope that you have made two good trades as I have done. As I said this is a risky stock but I am preparing to go back in depending on the next few days

SueHelen - 24 Aug 2004 17:22 - 19 of 64

What's left to update now, what after the falls, you should have given updates before the falls.

bahader - 24 Aug 2004 22:05 - 20 of 64

etq will go up in the next few weeks.

skinny - 21 Sep 2012 08:08 - 21 of 64

Final Results

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skinny - 12 Nov 2012 14:23 - 22 of 64

From Friday :- Interim Management Statement

Summary

· Overall new business margin of 10.7% (Q1 2012: 9.7%) reflects the continued increase in the proportion of regular premium business, in line with the Group's stated strategy;

· Regular premium new business flows remain resilient: £30.3m PVNBP in the quarter (Q1 2012: £33.9m), arising primarily from the growth market of the Far East;

· Single premium flows of £8.8m have reduced from £10.6m received in Q1 2012. This reflects the impact of volatile markets, which are affecting the timing of investment decisions and the Group's strategy of focussing on more profitable regular premium new business;

· Through profitable new business and improved market conditions, EEV at 30 September 2012 has increased marginally from £224.3m at 30 June 2012;

· The value of Assets under Administration as at 30 September 2012 has increased to £1.05bn (30 June 2012: £1.03bn);

· From 1 January 2013 Gordon Marr will assume the position of Group CEO, whilst the Group's founder, Dr Leonard Polonsky, will take the role of non-executive Chairman.

skinny - 04 Jan 2013 07:05 - 23 of 64

Directorate Change

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, announces today that Mr Joseph Kanarek, the Group's Chief Distribution Officer and Board member, has indicated his intention to retire with effect from 1 July 2013. Accordingly he will relinquish his Board position and other Group responsibilities with effect from 30 June 2013.

Leonard Polonsky, Chairman of Hansard Global plc, commented:
"We are grateful to Joe for his hard work over the last twelve years and will be working with him for the remainder of this financial year to execute the Group's strategy.

skinny - 29 Jan 2013 07:42 - 24 of 64

RNS Number : 5387W

Hansard Global plc

29 January 2013

29 January 2013

Hansard Global plc

("Hansard" or "the Group")

New business results for the six months ended 31 December 2012

Hansard Global plc, the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the six months ended 31 December 2012 (H1 2013), which demonstrate continuing success in the Group's strategy to source regular premium new business from international growth markets and to drive significantly higher new business margins.

Summary

-- Strong growth in regular premium sales has underpinned Q2 2013 sales of GBP44.3m on the basis of Present Value of New Business Premiums ("PVNBP") which are 13.3% ahead of Q1 2013 levels;

-- Overall new business margin of 12.1% (H1 2012: 10.4%) reflects the continued increase in volume and proportion of regular premium business, in line with the Group's stated strategy;

-- Regular premium new business in H1 2013 of GBP66.8m PVNBP, primarily from the growth markets of the Far East and Latin America, remained in line with the GBP67.6m recorded in H1 2012;

-- As a result of the Group's strategy of focussing on more profitable regular premium new business and uncertain economic conditions in Europe, single premium new business flows of GBP16.6m in the period have fallen from GBP22.1m in H1 2012;

-- Over 1,300 policies have been introduced electronically in H1 2013 using the Online new business facility through Hansard OnLine, representing approximately 76% of regular premium policies issued in H1;

-- Assets under Administration of GBP1.05bn as at 31 December 2012 are broadly in line with the position at 30 September 2012 and marginally above the level at 30 June 2012.

skinny - 26 Sep 2013 07:16 - 25 of 64

Results for the year ended 30 June 2013

Recommended final dividend per share 4.75p ( Subject to approval by shareholders)

skinny - 08 Nov 2013 07:25 - 26 of 64

Interim Management Statement

Summary
· The transfer of the Hansard Europe Limited policy administration processes to the Group's offices in the Isle of Man has commenced in accordance with plans agreed with the Central Bank of Ireland;

· New business premiums of Hansard International Limited of £34.4m PVNBP in the quarter have increased by 4.2% (Q1 2013: £33.0m). Regular premium flows of £27.8m have reduced marginally from £28.4m received in Q1 2013, while Single premium flows of £6.6m have increased by £2.0m from Q1 2013;

· New business margins on the PVNBP basis have reduced to approximately 10.0% (Q1 2013: 10.7%);

· The Group has traded profitably during the period and generated strong positive cashflows. Decreases in capital market values in the quarter have been reflected in slight reductions in the value of both policyholder Assets under Administration and in the Group's embedded value at 30 September 2013, when compared with 30 June 2013.

skinny - 22 Jan 2014 12:00 - 27 of 64

Update on the 29th - Financial Calendar

skinny - 27 Jan 2014 07:42 - 28 of 64

New business results for the six months ended 31 December 2013

Summary
· New business of Hansard International Limited of £55.2m PVNBP in the period is 24.2% below H1 2013. This is primarily as a result of the cessation of a large distribution relationship in the Far East;

· Single premium flows of £10.8m have increased by 13.5% from H1 2013, while regular premium flows of £44.4m have reduced from £63.2m received in H1 2013;

· New business margins on the PVNBP basis have reduced to approximately 7.5% (Q1 2014: 10.0%);

· Following recent settlement agreements, writs totalling approximately £2.5m remain outstanding against Hansard Europe (H1 2013: £11.6m);

· IFRS results are expected to be in line with expectations, despite the litigation settlements.

skinny - 27 Feb 2014 07:10 - 29 of 64

Half Yearly Report

SUMMARY
· New business of £55.2m PVNBP in the period is 24.2% below H1 2013, as previously announced;
· IFRS profits increased by 8% over H1 2013 to £6.6m after tax;
· EEV earnings reduced to £5.5m from £9.5m in H1 2013 as a result of reduced new business flows;
· Following settlements of £0.5m in H1 2014 (H1 2013: £nil), writs outstanding against Hansard Europe reduced to £4.6m (H1 2013: £11.6m);
· The Group continues to improve Hansard OnLine to increase service levels for policyholders and intermediaries, and to implement new business initiatives;
· Increased interim dividend of 3.40p per share (H1 2013: 3.25p per share).


more..

skinny - 04 Mar 2014 07:17 - 30 of 64

H1 Results and Strategy Presentation

Hansard Global plc, ("Hansard" or "the Group") the specialist long-term savings provider, today hosts a presentation from 11:30am (GMT) in London, when the senior management team will present the H1 2014 results, together with the results of the review of the Group's new business strategy.

Hansard issued its results for the six months ended 31 December 2013 on 27 February 2014 and this presentation will include no new material information.

A webcast of the event will be available to investors by contacting the company.

Balerboy - 05 Mar 2014 11:39 - 31 of 64

Had a dabble here yesterday at 86p, ex div today and sp gone up instead of usual drop so all good.,.

Balerboy - 07 Mar 2014 18:00 - 32 of 64

nice 100p finish, thanks skinny hope this continues.,.

Balerboy - 03 Apr 2014 11:57 - 33 of 64

broken through the 100p barrier:

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Balerboy - 03 Apr 2014 21:32 - 34 of 64

yes!! 104p

skinny - 06 May 2014 07:18 - 35 of 64

Interim Management Statement

Summary
· A successful launch of a range of new product features and a refreshed branding in the last week of March 2014;

· New business of Hansard International Limited of £72.1m PVNBP in the period is 44.8% below Q3 2013, as anticipated;

· We have recently identified weaknesses in the Group's procedures in relation to the issue of Chargeable Events certificates required by HMRC. We are at an early stage in quantifying the impact of this issue but we currently estimate the Group's exposure, including professional costs, to be approximately £5m;
· New business margins on the PVNBP basis are approximately 5.5% (H1 2014: 7.5%) as a result of reduced sales volume;

· Following recent settlements, writs totalling approximately £3.5m remain outstanding against Hansard Europe (Q3 2014: £11.7m);

· An increased interim dividend of 3.40p per share was paid to shareholders on 3 April 2014.

Balerboy - 06 May 2014 08:44 - 36 of 64

Should have taken 104 when it was there.,.

skinny - 18 Jun 2014 11:01 - 37 of 64

Looking to close the gap.

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Balerboy - 18 Jun 2014 12:49 - 38 of 64

These went for DCG, looking like a good share to be back in plus a div too.,.

skinny - 01 Jul 2014 10:08 - 39 of 64

Confirmation of Board Changes

With effect from 1st July 2014:-

1. Dr Leonard S Polonsky CBE is appointed President of the Board. He remains a non-executive director but ceases to be the Chairman of the Board;

2. Mr Philip Gregory takes on the role of Chairman of the Board. He retains the role of Chairman of the Group's Nominations Committee but ceases to be the Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee; and

3. Mr Maurice Dyson takes on the roles of Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mr Dyson remains Chairman of the Group Audit Committee.

skinny - 24 Jul 2014 07:12 - 40 of 64

New business results for the year ended 30 June 2014

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the year ended 30 June 2014 ("FY 2014").

Summary
· We successfully launched our new sales and distribution strategy, and a range of new products and a refreshed branding, in the last week of March 2014. Launch events around the world during April and May generated considerable interest among Independent Financial Advisors and policyholdersand will provide a platform for sustainable diversified new business flows;

· New business of Hansard International Limited of £83.0m PVNBP in the year ended 30 June 2014 is approximately half of its prior year new business volumes, as anticipated, due in part to suspension of activities by a large distributor in Japan;

· New business margins on the PVNBP basis for FY 2014 are approximately 4.0% (Q3 2014: 5.5%) primarily as a result of reduced sales volume;

· We will shortly submit to HMRC our assessment of potential liability in relation to the issue of Chargeable Events Certificates previously announced. Our estimate of the Group's exposure, including professional costs, remains unchanged at £5m;

· Writs totalling approximately £5.9m remain outstanding against the Group (FY 2013: £3.9m).

skinny - 12 Sep 2014 09:34 - 41 of 64

Panmure Gordon Buy 89.75 86.00 105.00 105.00 Upgrades

skinny - 25 Sep 2014 07:59 - 42 of 64

Full Year Results

skinny - 07 Nov 2014 07:08 - 43 of 64

Interim Management Statement

Summary
· We have entered into business relationships with a number of new significant IFA networks and other institutions in our target markets and plans are being implemented which will provide a platform for sustainable and diversified new business flows in the medium to long term;

· The Group has traded profitably during the period and generated positive cash flows;

· As previously reported, new business in Q1 2015 is approximately 30% less than Q4 2014;

· Our estimate of the Group's exposure, including professional costs, in relation to the issue of Chargeable Events Certificates previously announced, remains unchanged at £5m;

· Writs totalling approximately £5.9m remain outstanding against Hansard Europe (FY 2014: £5.9m);

· An increased final dividend of 5.0p per share was approved at the Annual General Meeting, for payment on 13 November 2014 (2013: 4.75p).



Gordon Marr, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We remain confident that, through the implementation of our Strategic Plan, the Group will be better placed to deliver increased levels of profitable new business, and diversify our exposure across a range of distributors and countries."

skinny - 29 Jan 2015 07:15 - 44 of 64

New Business Results

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the six months ended 31 December 2014. All figures refer to the six months ended 31 December 2014 ("H1 2015"), except where indicated.

Summary
· In line with our strategic plan we have successfully entered into business relationships with a number of new significant IFA networks and other institutions in our target markets. Plans are being implemented which will provide a platform for sustainable and diversified new business flows;

· New business in Q2 2015 is approximately 13% higher than the £13.8m PVNBP reported in Q1 2015, reflecting increased interest in the Group's products;

· We have seen a particularly encouraging response in the Middle East and Africa region - which accounted for £4.0m PVNBP basis for the first half of the year;

· New business in H1 2015 is £29.4m PVNBP, which is approximately 47% lower than the prior year. The comparison is adversely affected by the business introduced by the Japanese distributor that suspended its operations in October 2013;

· Our estimate of the Group's exposure, including professional costs, in relation to the issue of Chargeable Events Certificates announced in FY 2014, remains unchanged at £5.0m;

· There has been no material change in the litigation against Hansard Europe. Writs totalling approximately £5.2m remain outstanding (30 June 2014: £5.2m).

skinny - 26 Feb 2015 07:10 - 45 of 64

Results for the six months ended 31 December 2014

SUMMARY

· In line with our strategic plan we have successfully entered into business relationships with significant IFA networks and other institutions in our target markets which will provide a platform for sustainable and diversified new business flows;

· IFRS profits of £6.6m are in line with the comparative period and in line with expectations;

· EEV profit after tax of £6.6m (H1 2014: £2.2m loss) reflects improved market performance and the strengthening of the US dollar against sterling over the period. The low level of new business in the period resulted in a negative contribution from new business;

· The increased interim dividend of 3.5p per share is funded by positive operating cash flows;

· Our estimate of the Group's exposure, including professional costs, in relation to the issue of Chargeable Events Certificates announced in FY 2014, remains unchanged at £5.0m;

· There has been no material change in the litigation against Hansard Europe. Writs totalling approximately £5.4m remain outstanding (30 June 2014: £5.2m). We continue to defend these claims strenuously.

skinny - 14 May 2015 07:16 - 46 of 64

Interim Management Statement

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to date. All figures refer to the nine months ended 31 March 2015 ("Q3 2015"), except where indicated.

Summary
· We have seen increased interest in the Group's products, particularly in North Asia and in the Middle East and Africa regions, following recent product launches. This interest is reflected in new business issued in Q4 2015 which we expect to continue;

· New business in the period ended Q3 2015 is £40.8m PVNBP ("Present Value of New Business Premiums"), which is approximately 43% lower than the prior year, primarily due to the comparative period including £10.9m introduced by the Japanese distributor which ceased business in October 2013;

· The Group has traded profitably during the period and generated strong positive cash flows which supported the increased interim dividend of 3.5p per share paid on 2 April 2015.

skinny - 05 Jun 2015 07:05 - 47 of 64

Chargeable Event Certificate settlement with H M Revenue & Customs ("HMRC")

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, reported in May 2014 that it had provided £5.0 million to correct for shortfalls identified around the issuance of Chargeable Events Certificates required by HMRC. Following negotiations with HMRC, a full and final settlement has been agreed in the amount of £1.4 million on an estimate of tax lost basis (incorporating a penalty of £8,000). Taking into account professional and advisory fees, this will result in the release of £3.3 million into the IFRS profit and loss account for the quarter ending 30th June 2015.

skinny - 07 Jul 2015 16:02 - 48 of 64

Panmure Gordon Buy 100.00 105.00 120.00 Reiterates

skinny - 30 Jul 2015 09:55 - 49 of 64

New business results for the year ended 30 June 2015

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the year ended 30 June 2015 ("FY 2015").

Summary
· We have continued to drive the implementation of our sales and distribution strategy and have seen increased levels of well diversified new business come through in Q4 FY 2015. In particular we have been pleased with new business streams in North Asia, the Middle East and Africa;

· New business in Q4 FY 2015 for Hansard International Limited ("Hansard International") was £19.8m in Present Value of New Business Premiums ("PVNBP") terms vs £10.9m (adjusted for assumption changes) in Q4 FY 2014 and £11.4m in Q3 FY 2015;

· New business for the full FY 2015 totalled £60.6m PVNBP. As expected, this has decreased from £83.0m in the previous year due to the effect of a large distributor in Japan ceasing to write business during FY 2014;

· As announced on 5 June 2015, we reached a full and final settlement of £1.4 million regarding liabilities for UK Chargeable Event Certificates with HMRC. After taking into account professional and advisory fees, this resulted in the release of £3.3m to the profit and loss account as a result of a provision of £5 million having been previously established;

· Writs totalling approximately £8.8m relating to legacy operations of Hansard Europe Limited ("Hansard Europe") are outstanding against the Group at 30 June 2015 (30 June 2014: £5.9m);

· The Group as a whole remains profitable and well capitalised.



Gordon Marr, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"With the strategic enhancements to our product range and distribution networks now complete, we have started to see encouraging signs of recovery after a challenging two years. Organic growth has increased significantly in Q4 and we see this continuing into FY 2016 to date. We are continuing to develop our presence in targeted locations where we believe that new licences could offer significant opportunities in the next 12 months. The Group remains profitable and is well capitalised to take advantage of the new business opportunities that we have identified."

skinny - 05 Aug 2015 12:01 - 50 of 64

20 month high @115p.

skinny - 25 Feb 2016 15:29 - 51 of 64

Results for the six months ended 31 December 2015

SUMMARY

· As announced in our January new business announcement, new business levels are £56.4m on a PVNBP basis, up 92% from the previous financial period as success in the Middle East & Africa is starting to be replicated across other regions;

· IFRS profits were £4.9m for the period, down from £6.6m in H1 2015. Most of this reduction is due to lower fee income from Hansard Europe which was closed to new business in 2013. Global stock market declines in the period have also reduced annual management charges earned across the Group;

· EEV profit after tax was £1.2m (H1 2015: £6.6m). Both 2016 and 2015 figures are predominantly driven by stock market and foreign exchange market changes;



· New business contribution and margin have improved from the levels of last year to be profitable in Q2 and we expect to see further positive progression over time;

· The Board has declared an increased interim dividend of 3.6p per share;

· Litigation against Hansard Europe has increased by a net £1m since the date of release of our full year 2015 results, primarily due to additional complainants adding to existing actions. We have however had some important successes with two cases in Belgium and one case in Italy being ruled fully in our favour (removing £1m of exposure).

skinny - 28 Jul 2016 07:23 - 52 of 64

New business results for the year ended 30 June 2016

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 ("FY 2016").

Summary

· We have continued to deliver significantly increased new business levels compared to the prior financial year.

· New business for Hansard International Limited ("Hansard International") for the full year to 30 June 2016 was £119.3m PVNBP ("Present Value of New Business Premiums"), approximately 97% higher than the prior year.

· Q4 2016 new business of £32.6m PVNBP continues the growth momentum displayed in the past 4 quarters, having increased from £30.4m in Q3 2016 and being approximately 65% higher than Q4 2015.

· The Middle East and Africa continues to be the standout region with a key product enhancement launched in Q4 being well received.

· The recent vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union has no direct impact on Hansard in terms of the operation of its business activities or access to markets. Sterling weakness compared to the US dollar will be a benefit to income and profit levels if rates remain at current levels as the majority of premium contributions and assets under administration are in currencies other than sterling.



Gordon Marr, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We are pleased to announce the delivery of sustained new business growth quarter on quarter. The full year business levels have put us on a strong footing after a year of transition in 2015. We see further opportunities for growth in new and existing markets and are confident of achieving this in the coming financial year."

skinny - 22 Sep 2016 09:43 - 53 of 64

Final Results

parrisf - 13 Dec 2016 11:51 - 54 of 64

What has happened to HSD?

parrisf - 13 Dec 2016 12:24 - 55 of 64

False alarm. Just a problem with Am. Sorted.

skinny - 23 Feb 2017 10:11 - 56 of 64


Results for the six months ended 31 December 2016

Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its results for the six months ended 31 December 2016. All figures refer to the six months ended 31 December 2016 ("H1 2017"), except where indicated.

SUMMARY

· As announced in our January new business announcement, new business levels were £74.9m for H1 2017 on a Present Value of New Business Premiums ("PVNBP") basis, up 33% from H1 2016;

· IFRS profits were £4.4m for the period, down from £4.9m in H1 2016. Profits were reduced by a £0.7m provision made for potentially irrecoverable balances due from a broker;

· EEV profit after tax was £8.5m (H1 2016: £1.2m) as EEV continued to benefit from favourable stock market and foreign exchange gains. New business margin has improved to 1.3% positive for H1 2017 (H1 2016: 0.4% negative);



· Assets under administration have increased since 30 June 2016 by £78m or 8% to £1 billion;

· As announced in our January new business announcement, we have signed a strategic alliance with Union Insurance Company PSC ("Union Insurance") to enable growth in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"). This proposition was launched at an event in Dubai on 8 February 2017;

· The Board has declared an unchanged interim dividend of 3.6p per share. Whilst the Board also expects to maintain its final dividend for H2 2017 at the same level as in 2016 (5.3p per share), looking further forward, the Group's new business growth will require additional cash resources before we see the returns from this investment. The Board has therefore decided that, from H1 2018, it will be necessary to implement a reduction of 50% in the level of the dividend.

skinny - 23 Feb 2017 10:11 - 57 of 64

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skinny - 23 Feb 2017 15:41 - 58 of 64

Panmure Gordon Buy 100.50 143.00 143.00 Reiterates

skinny - 11 May 2017 09:16 - 59 of 64

Trading update for the period ended 31 March 2017


Hansard Global plc ("Hansard" or "the Group"), the specialist long-term savings provider, issues its new business results for the quarter ended 31 March 2017. All figures refer to this period ("Q3 2017"), except where indicated.

Summary

· We have maintained our trend of increasing levels of new business during the quarter, with the Far East and Latin America now following the success achieved in the Middle East and Rest of World regions;

· New business for Hansard International Limited ("Hansard International") for Q3 2017 was £38.9m in PVNBP ("Present Value of New Business Premiums") terms, approximately 28% higher than Q3 2016;

· As previously announced, our strategic alliance with Union Insurance Company PSC in the UAE was launched during Q3 2017;

· Assets under administration have increased since the last quarter by £41m or 4% to £1.04 billion;

· The Group traded profitably during the period and remains strongly capitalised.


Gordon Marr, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"It is pleasing to see such strong rates of new business growth and for it to extend across all the regions in which we operate. We are delighted with the positive reception from our distribution partners in the UAE around our alliance with Union Insurance and look forward to achieving growth in that area in the coming year."

black bird - 15 May 2017 12:18 - 60 of 64

R N S i see it as p/ warning lowering divi buy on further weakness 50p BB

skinny - 19 Sep 2017 11:34 - 61 of 64

Hmmmm.

skinny - 21 Sep 2017 13:24 - 62 of 64

28 Sep 2017 Declaration of final dividend and Announcement of results for the year ended 30 June 2017.

skinny - 14 Feb 2018 10:54 - 63 of 64

Half yearly results and interim dividend declaration 22 Feb 2018.

skinny - 10 Oct 2018 13:08 - 64 of 64

Plop!
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