This company listing is no longer activeThis company may still be operating, however this listing is no longer active. Find out why through their latest events.See Latest EventsDWF Group（DWF）株式概要DWF Group plc provides integrated legal and business services in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America. 詳細DWF ファンダメンタル分析スノーフレーク・スコア評価3/6将来の成長3/6過去の実績0/6財務の健全性4/6配当金0/6報酬当社が推定した公正価値より36.3%で取引されている 収益は年間47.94%増加すると予測されています リスク分析負債は営業キャッシュフローで十分にカバーされていない 財務結果に影響を与える大きな一時的項目 過去3か月間に大規模なインサイダー売却が発生 利益率(2.8%)は昨年より低い(4.9%) +2 さらなるリスクすべてのリスクチェックを見るDWF Community Fair Values Create NarrativeSee what others think this stock is worth. Follow their fair value or set your own to get alerts.Your Fair ValueUK£Current PriceUK£1.0071.7% 割高 内在価値ディスカウントGrowth estimate overAnnual revenue growth rate5 Yearstime period%/yrDecreaseIncreasePastFuture-35m514m2016201920222025202620282031Revenue UK£513.5mEarnings UK£14.2mAdvancedSet Fair ValueView all narrativesDWF Group plc 競合他社FintelSymbol: AIM:FNTLMarket cap: UK£188.6mWilmingtonSymbol: LSE:WILMarket cap: UK£223.9mElixirr InternationalSymbol: LSE:ELIXMarket cap: UK£361.4mScience GroupSymbol: AIM:SAGMarket cap: UK£240.1m価格と性能株価の高値、安値、推移の概要DWF Group過去の株価現在の株価UK£1.0052週高値UK£1.0152週安値UK£0.47ベータ0.621ヶ月の変化2.26%3ヶ月変化46.47%1年変化17.18%3年間の変化44.35%5年間の変化n/aIPOからの変化-19.02%最新ニュースお知らせ • Oct 11DWF Group plc Announces Tea Colaianni, Resigns as Non-Executive DirectorDWF Group plc announces that Tea Colaianni, a Non-Executive Director of DWF Group Plc (DWF) has confirmed that, due to the cancellation DWF trading their shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 4 October 2023, she has resigned as a director of DWF.お知らせ • Oct 05+ 1 more updateInflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders.Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP entered into a Scheme of Arrangement to acquire DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders for approximately £340 million on July 21, 2023. As per the terms of the transaction, the offer price per share is £1 which includes cash consideration of £0.97 pence per DWF Share and a special dividend of £0.3 pence per DWF Share. The Acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity investment into Bidco from the Inflexion Funds, and new debt financing to be provided under the Senior Debt Facilities made available to Bidco by ICG funds with ICG Alternative Investment Limited acting as mandated lead arranger. Transaction is subject to DWF shareholders approval, court approval, and regulatory approvals and other conditions. DWF Directors unanimously recommended that DWF Shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme at the Court Meetings and vote in favor at the General Meeting. As of September 12, 2023. the board of DWF is pleased to announce that the Employee Shareholder Court Meeting and the Other Shareholder Court Meeting to consider the Scheme and the General Meeting to consider the Resolution were each held today and all resolutions were approved by the requisite majorities. As of September 26, 2023, all of the conditions to the acquisition relating to anti-trust and regulatory approvals have been satisfied and the transaction remains subject to Court sanctioning the Scheme at the Sanction Hearing. The acquisition is currently expected to become effective around Q4, 2023. As of September 26, 2023, the scheme is expected to become effective on October 3, 2023. As of September 29, 2023, High Court of Justice in England and Wales had sanctioned the Scheme. N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited acted as a finanical advisor, Travers Smith LLP acted as a legal advisor to Inflexion Private Equity Partners. Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, and Fenchurch Advisory Partners LLP provided the fairness opinion and acted as financial advisors, Dorsey & Whitney (Europe) LLP, and George Knighton of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP acted as legal advisors to DWF. Equiniti Limited acted as a registrar to DWF. Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders on October 3, 2023.お知らせ • Sep 27DWF Group plc Declares Special Dividend, Payable Expected to Be No Later Than October 17, 2023DWF Group plc announced that the DWF Directors have declared the Special Dividend, settlement of which is conditional upon the Scheme becoming Effective. The other Conditions to the Scheme and the Acquisition are set out in the Scheme Document. DWF Shareholders who are on the register of members of DWF at the Scheme Record Time (expected to be at 6.00 pm. on 2 October 2023) (the "Record Date") will be entitled to the Special Dividend, being 3 pence for each DWF Share held at the Record Date. As the Special Dividend is conditional on the Scheme becoming Effective and shares the same record date as the Scheme Record Date, no ex date will be applied to the Special Dividend. Settlement of the Special Dividend will take place no later than 14 days after the Scheme has become Effective (as further referred to below, currently expected to be no later than 17 October 2023, assuming the Scheme becomes Effective on 3 October 2023). In the event that the Scheme does not become Effective, there will be no Special Dividend.お知らせ • Sep 24DWF Appoints Andrew Symons as Insurance PartnerDWF announced that Andrew Symons has been appointed to the firm's London Global Risks team as an insurance partner. Symons has more than 30 years of experience.お知らせ • Aug 25+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023.お知らせ • Jul 23+ 1 more updateDWF Group to Delist its SharesThe boards of Aquila Bidco Limited (‘Bidco’), a newly incorporated wholly-owned subsidiary of funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (‘Inflexion’) and DWF Group plc (‘DWF’) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all cash offer by Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of DWF (the ‘Acquisition’). The Acquisition is intended to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition, which will be subject to the Conditions and further terms set out in the Scheme Document, each DWF Shareholder will be entitled to receive: 100 pence for each DWF Share (the ‘Transaction Value’) valuing the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of DWF at approximately £342 million. On the Effective Date, share certificates in respect of DWF Shares will cease to be valid and entitlements to DWF Shares held within the CREST system will be cancelled. DWF Shareholders shall be required to return share certificates to DWF or destroy them following the Effective Date. It is also proposed that, following the Effective Date and after its shares are delisted, DWF will be re-registered as a private limited company under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act.最新情報をもっと見るRecent updatesお知らせ • Oct 11DWF Group plc Announces Tea Colaianni, Resigns as Non-Executive DirectorDWF Group plc announces that Tea Colaianni, a Non-Executive Director of DWF Group Plc (DWF) has confirmed that, due to the cancellation DWF trading their shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 4 October 2023, she has resigned as a director of DWF.お知らせ • Oct 05+ 1 more updateInflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders.Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP entered into a Scheme of Arrangement to acquire DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders for approximately £340 million on July 21, 2023. As per the terms of the transaction, the offer price per share is £1 which includes cash consideration of £0.97 pence per DWF Share and a special dividend of £0.3 pence per DWF Share. The Acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity investment into Bidco from the Inflexion Funds, and new debt financing to be provided under the Senior Debt Facilities made available to Bidco by ICG funds with ICG Alternative Investment Limited acting as mandated lead arranger. Transaction is subject to DWF shareholders approval, court approval, and regulatory approvals and other conditions. DWF Directors unanimously recommended that DWF Shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme at the Court Meetings and vote in favor at the General Meeting. As of September 12, 2023. the board of DWF is pleased to announce that the Employee Shareholder Court Meeting and the Other Shareholder Court Meeting to consider the Scheme and the General Meeting to consider the Resolution were each held today and all resolutions were approved by the requisite majorities. As of September 26, 2023, all of the conditions to the acquisition relating to anti-trust and regulatory approvals have been satisfied and the transaction remains subject to Court sanctioning the Scheme at the Sanction Hearing. The acquisition is currently expected to become effective around Q4, 2023. As of September 26, 2023, the scheme is expected to become effective on October 3, 2023. As of September 29, 2023, High Court of Justice in England and Wales had sanctioned the Scheme. N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited acted as a finanical advisor, Travers Smith LLP acted as a legal advisor to Inflexion Private Equity Partners. Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, and Fenchurch Advisory Partners LLP provided the fairness opinion and acted as financial advisors, Dorsey & Whitney (Europe) LLP, and George Knighton of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP acted as legal advisors to DWF. Equiniti Limited acted as a registrar to DWF. Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders on October 3, 2023.お知らせ • Sep 27DWF Group plc Declares Special Dividend, Payable Expected to Be No Later Than October 17, 2023DWF Group plc announced that the DWF Directors have declared the Special Dividend, settlement of which is conditional upon the Scheme becoming Effective. The other Conditions to the Scheme and the Acquisition are set out in the Scheme Document. DWF Shareholders who are on the register of members of DWF at the Scheme Record Time (expected to be at 6.00 pm. on 2 October 2023) (the "Record Date") will be entitled to the Special Dividend, being 3 pence for each DWF Share held at the Record Date. As the Special Dividend is conditional on the Scheme becoming Effective and shares the same record date as the Scheme Record Date, no ex date will be applied to the Special Dividend. Settlement of the Special Dividend will take place no later than 14 days after the Scheme has become Effective (as further referred to below, currently expected to be no later than 17 October 2023, assuming the Scheme becomes Effective on 3 October 2023). In the event that the Scheme does not become Effective, there will be no Special Dividend.お知らせ • Sep 24DWF Appoints Andrew Symons as Insurance PartnerDWF announced that Andrew Symons has been appointed to the firm's London Global Risks team as an insurance partner. Symons has more than 30 years of experience.お知らせ • Aug 25+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023.お知らせ • Jul 23+ 1 more updateDWF Group to Delist its SharesThe boards of Aquila Bidco Limited (‘Bidco’), a newly incorporated wholly-owned subsidiary of funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (‘Inflexion’) and DWF Group plc (‘DWF’) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all cash offer by Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of DWF (the ‘Acquisition’). The Acquisition is intended to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition, which will be subject to the Conditions and further terms set out in the Scheme Document, each DWF Shareholder will be entitled to receive: 100 pence for each DWF Share (the ‘Transaction Value’) valuing the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of DWF at approximately £342 million. On the Effective Date, share certificates in respect of DWF Shares will cease to be valid and entitlements to DWF Shares held within the CREST system will be cancelled. DWF Shareholders shall be required to return share certificates to DWF or destroy them following the Effective Date. It is also proposed that, following the Effective Date and after its shares are delisted, DWF will be re-registered as a private limited company under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act.New Risk • Jul 11New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of British stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risks High level of debt (163% net debt to equity). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (7.6% increase in shares outstanding).Price Target Changed • Jul 11Price target increased by 12% to UK£1.14Up from UK£1.02, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 37% above last closing price of UK£0.83. Stock is down 16% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.10 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.お知らせ • Jul 11DWF Shares Jump on Takeover Approach from Inflexion Private EquityDWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) on July 10, 2023 confirmed a Bloomberg report that it was in talks about a potential takeover with Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP. The Manchester-based legal business said the potential offer would be for a total consideration of 100 pence per share. This could comprise 97p in cash, and a 3p special dividend for the six months to April 30. The total consideration is a 53% premium to Friday's closing price of 65.5p. Shares in DWF jumped 31% to 85.75p each in London on July 10, 2023 morning. Should a firm offer on such terms be made by Inflexion, DWF said it would be "minded to unanimously recommend" it to its shareholders. The offer would be subject to certain terms and conditions, DWF noted. "Discussions between DWF and Inflexion are ongoing and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made, even if the pre-conditions are satisfied or waived," the company said. Under UK takeover rules, Inflexion has until August 7 to announce a firm intention to make an offer or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.お知らせ • May 31DWF Group plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Financial Year Ended 30 April 2023DWF Group plc provided revenue guidance for the financial year ended 30 April 2023. For the year, the company expects net revenue of c£380 million (unaudited) reflecting growth of more than 8%.Price Target Changed • May 30Price target decreased by 7.6% to UK£1.26Down from UK£1.36, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 97% above last closing price of UK£0.64. Stock is down 39% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.089 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.Price Target Changed • Feb 16Price target decreased by 11% to UK£1.21Down from UK£1.36, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 74% above last closing price of UK£0.70. Stock is down 39% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.093 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.Price Target Changed • Feb 10Price target decreased by 7.9% to UK£1.27Down from UK£1.38, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 65% above last closing price of UK£0.77. Stock is down 34% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.093 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.Upcoming Dividend • Jan 26Upcoming dividend of UK£0.016 per share at 6.0% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 February 2023. Payment date: 03 March 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 62% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.0%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%).Reported Earnings • Dec 08First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.04 (vs UK£0.031 in 1H 2022)First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.04 (up from UK£0.031 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£179.1m (up 3.4% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£12.2m (up 34% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 5.2% in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 5 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Jonathan Bloomer was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.Major Estimate Revision • Nov 09Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2023 has improved. 2023 revenue forecast increased from UK£375.3m to UK£380.1m. EPS estimate increased from UK£0.10 to UK£0.12 per share. Net income forecast to grow 69% next year vs 12% growth forecast for Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom. Consensus price target down from UK£1.41 to UK£1.36. Share price fell 2.9% to UK£0.68 over the past week.分析記事 • Oct 10We Think DWF Group (LON:DWF) Can Stay On Top Of Its DebtSome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Upcoming Dividend • Sep 01Upcoming dividend of UK£0.033 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 September 2022. Payment date: 07 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 70% and the cash payout ratio is 76%. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%).お知らせ • Jul 23DWF Group plc Proposes Final Dividend for the Full Year Ended April 30, 2022, Payable on October 7, 2022The Board of DWF Group plc has proposed a final dividend of 3.25 pence per share for the full year ended April 30, 2022, representing an increase of 8% on the final dividend paid last year and, taking the total dividend for the year to 4.75 pence, reflecting a pay-out ratio of 44%. This pay-out ratio reflects a progressive dividend in absolute terms, but retains a proportion of fiscal yea 2022 profits to invest in near-term growth opportunities. If approved by Shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28, 2022, the final dividend will be paid on October 7, 2022 to all Shareholders on the register on September 9, 2022.Reported Earnings • Jul 22Full year 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectationsFull year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.068 (up from UK£0.12 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£350.2m (down 13% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£20.3m (up UK£55.5m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.8% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.4%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 50% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • May 28DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2022DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2022.お知らせ • May 27+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jul 21, 2022DWF Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jul 21, 2022Board Change • Apr 27Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 5 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Jonathan Bloomer was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.Upcoming Dividend • Jan 27Upcoming dividend of UK£0.015 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 February 2022. Payment date: 04 March 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and its cash payout ratio is 77%. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%).Reported Earnings • Dec 11First half 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFirst half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.031 (up from UK£0.04 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£203.5m (up 3.8% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£9.08m (up UK£20.7m from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 9.2% compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom.お知らせ • Dec 10DWF Group plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022DWF Group plc provided revenue guidance for the second half of fiscal year 2022. The strong trading in HY22 is expected to continue in the second half of FY22 as the legal sector enjoys a high demand for services, with the second half also expected to benefit from the normal second-half weighting of revenues. The Group remains on track to deliver in line with medium term guidance.Upcoming Dividend • Sep 02Upcoming dividend of UK£0.03 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 September 2021. Payment date: 08 October 2021. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 07Board Member recently sold UK£268k worth of stockOn the 4th of August, Seema Bains sold around 263k shares on-market at roughly UK£1.02 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£604k more than they bought in the last 12 months.Reported Earnings • Jul 22Full year 2021 earnings released: UK£0.12 loss per share (vs UK£0.054 profit in FY 2020)The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£338.1m (down 5.2% from FY 2020). Net loss: UK£35.2m (down 341% from profit in FY 2020).Price Target Changed • Jun 08Price target increased to UK£1.23Up from UK£1.14, the current price target is an average from 7 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of UK£1.08. Stock is up 67% over the past year.Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 08Board Member recently sold UK£147k worth of stockOn the 1st of June, Seema Bains sold around 137k shares on-market at roughly UK£1.07 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£118k more than they bought in the last 12 months.お知らせ • May 27DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million.DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021. The consideration of £0.8 million payable in cash on completion, £0.8 million payable through the issuance of new shares subject to a phased release over a three year lock-up period and the assumption of £0.2 million in debt. The consideration is subject to working capital and net debt adjustments. DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) completed the acquisition of Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021.お知らせ • May 26DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd for £2.2 millionDWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) reached an agreement to acquire Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd for £2.2 million on May 25, 2021. The purchase consideration is payable in cash of which £0.9 million(CAD 1.5 million) is payable at completion and £1.3 million(CAD 2.2 million) is payable over 2 years following completion. In a related transaction, DWF Group acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021. As part of transaction a team of 25 will join DWF immediately. The transaction completion is expected to occur by 28 May 2021. DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) completed the acquisition of Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd on May 25, 2021.お知らせ • Mar 09DWF Group plc Announces Closer of Operations in Melbourne, Sydney and NewcastleDWF Group plc issued the following update on current trading and some changes to its Australian footprint. Management has continued to review operations and performance levels to ensure all locations align with the Group strategy. The decision has been taken to rationalise the Group's Legal Advisory operations in Australia, with an orderly closure of those operations in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle. The Brisbane office and the Group's Connected Services operations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be retained. These changes will enable a leaner Australian business to focus on institutional clients and core sectors, such as insurance, which have a stronger strategic fit for the Group and offer the best opportunity for sustainable and profitable growth, by integrating other products and services provided by Mindcrest and Connected Services. Subject to the formal consultation process which will be undertaken, the Group anticipates that the office closures will regrettably result in approximately 85 employees and 14 principal lawyers (partners) leaving the business. Damien van Brunschot will continue to lead the Australian business and will join the Group's Executive Board from 1 May as previously announced.お知らせ • Jan 14+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc Announces Executive ChangesDWF Group plc announced that the new business structure will also see a number of regional leadership positions created, and these members will join the Group's Executive Board with effect from 1 May 2021. Allison Page will join the Executive Board as Regional Managing Partner for the UK & Ireland. Ignasi Costas, one of the co-managing partners of DWF-RCD in Spain, will assume the same position for Europe, Middle East & Latin America, with Damien van Brunschot taking on the role for Australasia. Hilary Ross, formerly managing partner of the London office, joins the Executive Board as Head of Clients & Markets. Hilary was also formerly head of DWF's Retail, Food & Hospitality (RFH) sector and is the lead client partner for a number of the Group's largest RFH clients. She is implementing a plan to embed DWF's Integrated Legal Management approach across the client base. In addition, Kirsty Rogers, the managing partner of DWF's Manchester office, has been appointed as Group Head of ESG. Kirsty has a strong track-record in supporting the Boards of a number of institutional clients in developing their own ESG strategies. She will now develop a wider ESG strategy for the Group to be implemented later this year. These changes to the Executive Board will further improve gender diversity, with 40% of Executive roles held by women from 1 May. Further, there are new leadership positions for each of the global practice areas that will sit within the Legal Advisory division, with a third of these roles held by partners outside of the UK. Together, these leadership changes reflect the truly global, diverse, modern, efficient and expert business DWF.分析記事 • Jan 08How Much Did DWF Group's(LON:DWF) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Year?While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the DWF Group plc ( LON:DWF ) share price...お知らせ • Dec 30DWF Group plc Announces Resignation of Vinodka (Vin) Murria as Independent Non-Executive Director, Member of Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Nomination CommitteesDWF Group plc announced that Vinodka (Vin) Murria, Independent Non-Executive Director, has decided to resign from the Board of DWF Group plc with immediate effect. She will also step down as a member of the Company's Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees at the same time. Vin has decided to step down in order to give her more time to pursue new business opportunities in the technology arena.分析記事 • Dec 21Who Has Been Buying DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) Shares?It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. On the other hand, we'd be...分析記事 • Dec 04What Percentage Of DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) Shares Do Insiders Own?If you want to know who really controls DWF Group plc ( LON:DWF ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share...Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 05New 90-day high: UK£0.88The company is up 36% from its price of UK£0.65 on 07 August 2020. The British market is down 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£1.45 per share.Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 21New 90-day high: UK£0.75The company is up 17% from its price of UK£0.64 on 23 July 2020. The British market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£1.38 per share.お知らせ • Oct 17DWF Group plc to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Dec 10, 2020DWF Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2021 results on Dec 10, 2020株主還元DWFGB Professional ServicesGB 市場7D0.2%0.4%2.5%1Y17.2%-33.7%19.4%株主還元を見る業界別リターン: DWF過去 1 年間で-33.7 % の収益を上げたUK Professional Services業界を上回りました。リターン対市場: DWF過去 1 年間で19.4 % の収益を上げたUK市場を上回りました。価格変動Is DWF's price volatile compared to industry and market?DWF volatilityDWF Average Weekly Movement11.0%Professional Services Industry Average Movement5.7%Market Average Movement5.7%10% most volatile stocks in GB Market11.9%10% least volatile stocks in GB Market3.1%安定した株価: DWFの株価は、 UK市場と比較して過去 3 か月間で変動しています。時間の経過による変動: DWFの weekly volatility ( 11% ) は過去 1 年間安定していますが、依然としてUKの株式の 75% よりも高くなっています。会社概要設立従業員CEO（最高経営責任者ウェブサイト20184,340Nigel Knowleswww.dwfgroup.comもっと見るDWF Group plc 基礎のまとめDWF Group の収益と売上を時価総額と比較するとどうか。DWF 基礎統計学時価総額UK£316.39m収益（TTM）UK£12.45m売上高(TTM)UK£451.64m25.4xPER（株価収益率0.7xP/SレシオDWF は割高か？公正価値と評価分析を参照収益と収入最新の決算報告書（TTM）に基づく主な収益性統計DWF 損益計算書（TTM）収益UK£451.64m売上原価UK£188.40m売上総利益UK£263.25mその他の費用UK£250.80m収益UK£12.45m直近の収益報告Apr 30, 2023次回決算日該当なし一株当たり利益（EPS）0.039グロス・マージン58.29%純利益率2.76%有利子負債／自己資本比率191.7%DWF の長期的なパフォーマンスは？過去の実績と比較を見るView Valuation企業分析と財務データの現状データ最終更新日（UTC時間）企業分析2023/10/03 05:23終値2023/10/02 00:00収益2023/04/30年間収益2023/04/30データソース企業分析に使用したデータはS&P Global Market Intelligence LLC のものです。本レポートを作成するための分析モデルでは、以下のデータを使用しています。データは正規化されているため、ソースが利用可能になるまでに時間がかかる場合があります。パッケージデータタイムフレーム米国ソース例会社財務10年損益計算書キャッシュ・フロー計算書貸借対照表SECフォーム10-KSECフォーム10-Qアナリストのコンセンサス予想+プラス3年予想財務アナリストの目標株価アナリストリサーチレポートBlue Matrix市場価格30年株価配当、分割、措置ICEマーケットデータSECフォームS-1所有権10年トップ株主インサイダー取引SECフォーム4SECフォーム13Dマネジメント10年リーダーシップ・チーム取締役会SECフォーム10-KSECフォームDEF 14A主な進展10年会社からのお知らせSECフォーム8-K* 米国証券を対象とした例であり、非米国証券については、同等の規制書式および情報源を使用。特に断りのない限り、すべての財務データは1年ごとの期間に基づいていますが、四半期ごとに更新されます。これは、TTM（Trailing Twelve Month）またはLTM（Last Twelve Month）データとして知られています。詳細はこちら。分析モデルとスノーフレーク本レポートを生成するために使用した分析モデルの詳細は当社のGithubページでご覧いただけます。また、レポートの使用方法に関するガイドやYoutubeのチュートリアルも掲載しています。シンプリー・ウォールストリート分析モデルを設計・構築した世界トップクラスのチームについてご紹介します。業界およびセクターの指標私たちの業界とセクションの指標は、Simply Wall Stによって6時間ごとに計算されます。アナリスト筋DWF Group plc 5 これらのアナリストのうち、弊社レポートのインプットとして使用した売上高または利益の予想を提出したのは、 。アナリストの投稿は一日中更新されます。7 アナリスト機関James BaylissBerenbergWilliam KirknessJefferies LLCJames AllenPanmure Liberum4 その他のアナリストを表示
お知らせ • Oct 11DWF Group plc Announces Tea Colaianni, Resigns as Non-Executive DirectorDWF Group plc announces that Tea Colaianni, a Non-Executive Director of DWF Group Plc (DWF) has confirmed that, due to the cancellation DWF trading their shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 4 October 2023, she has resigned as a director of DWF.
お知らせ • Oct 05+ 1 more updateInflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders.Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP entered into a Scheme of Arrangement to acquire DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders for approximately £340 million on July 21, 2023. As per the terms of the transaction, the offer price per share is £1 which includes cash consideration of £0.97 pence per DWF Share and a special dividend of £0.3 pence per DWF Share. The Acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity investment into Bidco from the Inflexion Funds, and new debt financing to be provided under the Senior Debt Facilities made available to Bidco by ICG funds with ICG Alternative Investment Limited acting as mandated lead arranger. Transaction is subject to DWF shareholders approval, court approval, and regulatory approvals and other conditions. DWF Directors unanimously recommended that DWF Shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme at the Court Meetings and vote in favor at the General Meeting. As of September 12, 2023. the board of DWF is pleased to announce that the Employee Shareholder Court Meeting and the Other Shareholder Court Meeting to consider the Scheme and the General Meeting to consider the Resolution were each held today and all resolutions were approved by the requisite majorities. As of September 26, 2023, all of the conditions to the acquisition relating to anti-trust and regulatory approvals have been satisfied and the transaction remains subject to Court sanctioning the Scheme at the Sanction Hearing. The acquisition is currently expected to become effective around Q4, 2023. As of September 26, 2023, the scheme is expected to become effective on October 3, 2023. As of September 29, 2023, High Court of Justice in England and Wales had sanctioned the Scheme. N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited acted as a finanical advisor, Travers Smith LLP acted as a legal advisor to Inflexion Private Equity Partners. Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, and Fenchurch Advisory Partners LLP provided the fairness opinion and acted as financial advisors, Dorsey & Whitney (Europe) LLP, and George Knighton of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP acted as legal advisors to DWF. Equiniti Limited acted as a registrar to DWF. Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders on October 3, 2023.
お知らせ • Sep 27DWF Group plc Declares Special Dividend, Payable Expected to Be No Later Than October 17, 2023DWF Group plc announced that the DWF Directors have declared the Special Dividend, settlement of which is conditional upon the Scheme becoming Effective. The other Conditions to the Scheme and the Acquisition are set out in the Scheme Document. DWF Shareholders who are on the register of members of DWF at the Scheme Record Time (expected to be at 6.00 pm. on 2 October 2023) (the "Record Date") will be entitled to the Special Dividend, being 3 pence for each DWF Share held at the Record Date. As the Special Dividend is conditional on the Scheme becoming Effective and shares the same record date as the Scheme Record Date, no ex date will be applied to the Special Dividend. Settlement of the Special Dividend will take place no later than 14 days after the Scheme has become Effective (as further referred to below, currently expected to be no later than 17 October 2023, assuming the Scheme becomes Effective on 3 October 2023). In the event that the Scheme does not become Effective, there will be no Special Dividend.
お知らせ • Sep 24DWF Appoints Andrew Symons as Insurance PartnerDWF announced that Andrew Symons has been appointed to the firm's London Global Risks team as an insurance partner. Symons has more than 30 years of experience.
お知らせ • Aug 25+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023.
お知らせ • Jul 23+ 1 more updateDWF Group to Delist its SharesThe boards of Aquila Bidco Limited (‘Bidco’), a newly incorporated wholly-owned subsidiary of funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (‘Inflexion’) and DWF Group plc (‘DWF’) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all cash offer by Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of DWF (the ‘Acquisition’). The Acquisition is intended to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition, which will be subject to the Conditions and further terms set out in the Scheme Document, each DWF Shareholder will be entitled to receive: 100 pence for each DWF Share (the ‘Transaction Value’) valuing the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of DWF at approximately £342 million. On the Effective Date, share certificates in respect of DWF Shares will cease to be valid and entitlements to DWF Shares held within the CREST system will be cancelled. DWF Shareholders shall be required to return share certificates to DWF or destroy them following the Effective Date. It is also proposed that, following the Effective Date and after its shares are delisted, DWF will be re-registered as a private limited company under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act.
お知らせ • Oct 11DWF Group plc Announces Tea Colaianni, Resigns as Non-Executive DirectorDWF Group plc announces that Tea Colaianni, a Non-Executive Director of DWF Group Plc (DWF) has confirmed that, due to the cancellation DWF trading their shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 4 October 2023, she has resigned as a director of DWF.
お知らせ • Oct 05+ 1 more updateInflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders.Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP entered into a Scheme of Arrangement to acquire DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders for approximately £340 million on July 21, 2023. As per the terms of the transaction, the offer price per share is £1 which includes cash consideration of £0.97 pence per DWF Share and a special dividend of £0.3 pence per DWF Share. The Acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity investment into Bidco from the Inflexion Funds, and new debt financing to be provided under the Senior Debt Facilities made available to Bidco by ICG funds with ICG Alternative Investment Limited acting as mandated lead arranger. Transaction is subject to DWF shareholders approval, court approval, and regulatory approvals and other conditions. DWF Directors unanimously recommended that DWF Shareholders vote in favor of the Scheme at the Court Meetings and vote in favor at the General Meeting. As of September 12, 2023. the board of DWF is pleased to announce that the Employee Shareholder Court Meeting and the Other Shareholder Court Meeting to consider the Scheme and the General Meeting to consider the Resolution were each held today and all resolutions were approved by the requisite majorities. As of September 26, 2023, all of the conditions to the acquisition relating to anti-trust and regulatory approvals have been satisfied and the transaction remains subject to Court sanctioning the Scheme at the Sanction Hearing. The acquisition is currently expected to become effective around Q4, 2023. As of September 26, 2023, the scheme is expected to become effective on October 3, 2023. As of September 29, 2023, High Court of Justice in England and Wales had sanctioned the Scheme. N.M. Rothschild & Sons Limited acted as a finanical advisor, Travers Smith LLP acted as a legal advisor to Inflexion Private Equity Partners. Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, and Fenchurch Advisory Partners LLP provided the fairness opinion and acted as financial advisors, Dorsey & Whitney (Europe) LLP, and George Knighton of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP acted as legal advisors to DWF. Equiniti Limited acted as a registrar to DWF. Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP completed the acquisition of DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) from group of shareholders on October 3, 2023.
お知らせ • Sep 27DWF Group plc Declares Special Dividend, Payable Expected to Be No Later Than October 17, 2023DWF Group plc announced that the DWF Directors have declared the Special Dividend, settlement of which is conditional upon the Scheme becoming Effective. The other Conditions to the Scheme and the Acquisition are set out in the Scheme Document. DWF Shareholders who are on the register of members of DWF at the Scheme Record Time (expected to be at 6.00 pm. on 2 October 2023) (the "Record Date") will be entitled to the Special Dividend, being 3 pence for each DWF Share held at the Record Date. As the Special Dividend is conditional on the Scheme becoming Effective and shares the same record date as the Scheme Record Date, no ex date will be applied to the Special Dividend. Settlement of the Special Dividend will take place no later than 14 days after the Scheme has become Effective (as further referred to below, currently expected to be no later than 17 October 2023, assuming the Scheme becomes Effective on 3 October 2023). In the event that the Scheme does not become Effective, there will be no Special Dividend.
お知らせ • Sep 24DWF Appoints Andrew Symons as Insurance PartnerDWF announced that Andrew Symons has been appointed to the firm's London Global Risks team as an insurance partner. Symons has more than 30 years of experience.
お知らせ • Aug 25+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Oct 20, 2023.
お知らせ • Jul 23+ 1 more updateDWF Group to Delist its SharesThe boards of Aquila Bidco Limited (‘Bidco’), a newly incorporated wholly-owned subsidiary of funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (‘Inflexion’) and DWF Group plc (‘DWF’) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all cash offer by Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of DWF (the ‘Acquisition’). The Acquisition is intended to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act. Under the terms of the Acquisition, which will be subject to the Conditions and further terms set out in the Scheme Document, each DWF Shareholder will be entitled to receive: 100 pence for each DWF Share (the ‘Transaction Value’) valuing the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of DWF at approximately £342 million. On the Effective Date, share certificates in respect of DWF Shares will cease to be valid and entitlements to DWF Shares held within the CREST system will be cancelled. DWF Shareholders shall be required to return share certificates to DWF or destroy them following the Effective Date. It is also proposed that, following the Effective Date and after its shares are delisted, DWF will be re-registered as a private limited company under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act.
New Risk • Jul 11New major risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of British stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risks High level of debt (163% net debt to equity). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (7.6% increase in shares outstanding).
Price Target Changed • Jul 11Price target increased by 12% to UK£1.14Up from UK£1.02, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 37% above last closing price of UK£0.83. Stock is down 16% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.10 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.
お知らせ • Jul 11DWF Shares Jump on Takeover Approach from Inflexion Private EquityDWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) on July 10, 2023 confirmed a Bloomberg report that it was in talks about a potential takeover with Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP. The Manchester-based legal business said the potential offer would be for a total consideration of 100 pence per share. This could comprise 97p in cash, and a 3p special dividend for the six months to April 30. The total consideration is a 53% premium to Friday's closing price of 65.5p. Shares in DWF jumped 31% to 85.75p each in London on July 10, 2023 morning. Should a firm offer on such terms be made by Inflexion, DWF said it would be "minded to unanimously recommend" it to its shareholders. The offer would be subject to certain terms and conditions, DWF noted. "Discussions between DWF and Inflexion are ongoing and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made, even if the pre-conditions are satisfied or waived," the company said. Under UK takeover rules, Inflexion has until August 7 to announce a firm intention to make an offer or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.
お知らせ • May 31DWF Group plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Financial Year Ended 30 April 2023DWF Group plc provided revenue guidance for the financial year ended 30 April 2023. For the year, the company expects net revenue of c£380 million (unaudited) reflecting growth of more than 8%.
Price Target Changed • May 30Price target decreased by 7.6% to UK£1.26Down from UK£1.36, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 97% above last closing price of UK£0.64. Stock is down 39% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.089 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.
Price Target Changed • Feb 16Price target decreased by 11% to UK£1.21Down from UK£1.36, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 74% above last closing price of UK£0.70. Stock is down 39% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.093 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.
Price Target Changed • Feb 10Price target decreased by 7.9% to UK£1.27Down from UK£1.38, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 65% above last closing price of UK£0.77. Stock is down 34% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.093 for next year compared to UK£0.068 last year.
Upcoming Dividend • Jan 26Upcoming dividend of UK£0.016 per share at 6.0% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 February 2023. Payment date: 03 March 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 62% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.0%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%).
Reported Earnings • Dec 08First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.04 (vs UK£0.031 in 1H 2022)First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.04 (up from UK£0.031 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£179.1m (up 3.4% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£12.2m (up 34% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 5.2% in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 5 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Jonathan Bloomer was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.
Major Estimate Revision • Nov 09Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19%The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2023 has improved. 2023 revenue forecast increased from UK£375.3m to UK£380.1m. EPS estimate increased from UK£0.10 to UK£0.12 per share. Net income forecast to grow 69% next year vs 12% growth forecast for Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom. Consensus price target down from UK£1.41 to UK£1.36. Share price fell 2.9% to UK£0.68 over the past week.
分析記事 • Oct 10We Think DWF Group (LON:DWF) Can Stay On Top Of Its DebtSome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 01Upcoming dividend of UK£0.033 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 September 2022. Payment date: 07 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 70% and the cash payout ratio is 76%. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%).
お知らせ • Jul 23DWF Group plc Proposes Final Dividend for the Full Year Ended April 30, 2022, Payable on October 7, 2022The Board of DWF Group plc has proposed a final dividend of 3.25 pence per share for the full year ended April 30, 2022, representing an increase of 8% on the final dividend paid last year and, taking the total dividend for the year to 4.75 pence, reflecting a pay-out ratio of 44%. This pay-out ratio reflects a progressive dividend in absolute terms, but retains a proportion of fiscal yea 2022 profits to invest in near-term growth opportunities. If approved by Shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28, 2022, the final dividend will be paid on October 7, 2022 to all Shareholders on the register on September 9, 2022.
Reported Earnings • Jul 22Full year 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectationsFull year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.068 (up from UK£0.12 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£350.2m (down 13% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£20.3m (up UK£55.5m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.8% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.4%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 50% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • May 28DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2022DWF Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2022.
お知らせ • May 27+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jul 21, 2022DWF Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jul 21, 2022
Board Change • Apr 27Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 1 was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 5 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Jonathan Bloomer was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.
Upcoming Dividend • Jan 27Upcoming dividend of UK£0.015 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 February 2022. Payment date: 04 March 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and its cash payout ratio is 77%. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%).
Reported Earnings • Dec 11First half 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectationsFirst half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.031 (up from UK£0.04 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£203.5m (up 3.8% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£9.08m (up UK£20.7m from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 4.5% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 9.2% compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom.
お知らせ • Dec 10DWF Group plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022DWF Group plc provided revenue guidance for the second half of fiscal year 2022. The strong trading in HY22 is expected to continue in the second half of FY22 as the legal sector enjoys a high demand for services, with the second half also expected to benefit from the normal second-half weighting of revenues. The Group remains on track to deliver in line with medium term guidance.
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 02Upcoming dividend of UK£0.03 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 September 2021. Payment date: 08 October 2021. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).
Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 07Board Member recently sold UK£268k worth of stockOn the 4th of August, Seema Bains sold around 263k shares on-market at roughly UK£1.02 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£604k more than they bought in the last 12 months.
Reported Earnings • Jul 22Full year 2021 earnings released: UK£0.12 loss per share (vs UK£0.054 profit in FY 2020)The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£338.1m (down 5.2% from FY 2020). Net loss: UK£35.2m (down 341% from profit in FY 2020).
Price Target Changed • Jun 08Price target increased to UK£1.23Up from UK£1.14, the current price target is an average from 7 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of UK£1.08. Stock is up 67% over the past year.
Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 08Board Member recently sold UK£147k worth of stockOn the 1st of June, Seema Bains sold around 137k shares on-market at roughly UK£1.07 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£118k more than they bought in the last 12 months.
お知らせ • May 27DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million.DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021. The consideration of £0.8 million payable in cash on completion, £0.8 million payable through the issuance of new shares subject to a phased release over a three year lock-up period and the assumption of £0.2 million in debt. The consideration is subject to working capital and net debt adjustments. DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) completed the acquisition of Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021.
お知らせ • May 26DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) acquired Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd for £2.2 millionDWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) reached an agreement to acquire Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd for £2.2 million on May 25, 2021. The purchase consideration is payable in cash of which £0.9 million(CAD 1.5 million) is payable at completion and £1.3 million(CAD 2.2 million) is payable over 2 years following completion. In a related transaction, DWF Group acquired Zing 365 Holdings Limited for £1.8 million on May 25, 2021. As part of transaction a team of 25 will join DWF immediately. The transaction completion is expected to occur by 28 May 2021. DWF Group plc (LSE:DWF) completed the acquisition of Bca Claims & Consulting Ltd on May 25, 2021.
お知らせ • Mar 09DWF Group plc Announces Closer of Operations in Melbourne, Sydney and NewcastleDWF Group plc issued the following update on current trading and some changes to its Australian footprint. Management has continued to review operations and performance levels to ensure all locations align with the Group strategy. The decision has been taken to rationalise the Group's Legal Advisory operations in Australia, with an orderly closure of those operations in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle. The Brisbane office and the Group's Connected Services operations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be retained. These changes will enable a leaner Australian business to focus on institutional clients and core sectors, such as insurance, which have a stronger strategic fit for the Group and offer the best opportunity for sustainable and profitable growth, by integrating other products and services provided by Mindcrest and Connected Services. Subject to the formal consultation process which will be undertaken, the Group anticipates that the office closures will regrettably result in approximately 85 employees and 14 principal lawyers (partners) leaving the business. Damien van Brunschot will continue to lead the Australian business and will join the Group's Executive Board from 1 May as previously announced.
お知らせ • Jan 14+ 1 more updateDWF Group plc Announces Executive ChangesDWF Group plc announced that the new business structure will also see a number of regional leadership positions created, and these members will join the Group's Executive Board with effect from 1 May 2021. Allison Page will join the Executive Board as Regional Managing Partner for the UK & Ireland. Ignasi Costas, one of the co-managing partners of DWF-RCD in Spain, will assume the same position for Europe, Middle East & Latin America, with Damien van Brunschot taking on the role for Australasia. Hilary Ross, formerly managing partner of the London office, joins the Executive Board as Head of Clients & Markets. Hilary was also formerly head of DWF's Retail, Food & Hospitality (RFH) sector and is the lead client partner for a number of the Group's largest RFH clients. She is implementing a plan to embed DWF's Integrated Legal Management approach across the client base. In addition, Kirsty Rogers, the managing partner of DWF's Manchester office, has been appointed as Group Head of ESG. Kirsty has a strong track-record in supporting the Boards of a number of institutional clients in developing their own ESG strategies. She will now develop a wider ESG strategy for the Group to be implemented later this year. These changes to the Executive Board will further improve gender diversity, with 40% of Executive roles held by women from 1 May. Further, there are new leadership positions for each of the global practice areas that will sit within the Legal Advisory division, with a third of these roles held by partners outside of the UK. Together, these leadership changes reflect the truly global, diverse, modern, efficient and expert business DWF.
分析記事 • Jan 08How Much Did DWF Group's(LON:DWF) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Year?While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the DWF Group plc ( LON:DWF ) share price...
お知らせ • Dec 30DWF Group plc Announces Resignation of Vinodka (Vin) Murria as Independent Non-Executive Director, Member of Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Nomination CommitteesDWF Group plc announced that Vinodka (Vin) Murria, Independent Non-Executive Director, has decided to resign from the Board of DWF Group plc with immediate effect. She will also step down as a member of the Company's Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees at the same time. Vin has decided to step down in order to give her more time to pursue new business opportunities in the technology arena.
分析記事 • Dec 21Who Has Been Buying DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) Shares?It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. On the other hand, we'd be...
分析記事 • Dec 04What Percentage Of DWF Group plc (LON:DWF) Shares Do Insiders Own?If you want to know who really controls DWF Group plc ( LON:DWF ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share...
Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 05New 90-day high: UK£0.88The company is up 36% from its price of UK£0.65 on 07 August 2020. The British market is down 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£1.45 per share.
Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 21New 90-day high: UK£0.75The company is up 17% from its price of UK£0.64 on 23 July 2020. The British market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Professional Services industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£1.38 per share.
お知らせ • Oct 17DWF Group plc to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Dec 10, 2020DWF Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2021 results on Dec 10, 2020
