WH Smith shares jump on buyback plan after pension buy-out frees up cash September 11, 2024 WH Smith has announced strong revenue growth, driven by a boost in its airport and train station stores and a £50m share buyback programme. It also announced a £85m cash benefit as the result of its pension fund buy-out. Shares in WH Smith rose more than 12 per cent in early trades. Revenue at the [...]
Trustpilot shares jump on earnings beat and £20m buyback September 11, 2024 Shares in Trustpilot have jumped after the global review platform reported higher-than-expected earnings for the first half of 2024 and unveiled a new share buyback. The FTSE 250 firm gained as much as 9.3 per cent in early trading on Wednesday. Its stock price has surged 157 per cent over the last 12 months. Trustpilot [...]
‘Misperceived and undervalued’ office renting firm IWG urged to quit London listing September 10, 2024 A leading shareholder in International Workplace Group (IWG) has called for the co-working firm to quit its London listing and relocate to the US to boost its value. Miami-based investment firm Buckley Capital Management, which said it was a top 15 shareholder of IWG, argued that the London market ‘misperceived and undervalued’ IWG. “We believe that [...]