Investor Relations
"The Board recognises the importance of investor relations and communications with shareholders throughout the year as well as at the time of our results."
Corporate Governance Section
2008 Reports and Accounts
Financial Highlights for the first half of 2009 include (source, 2009 Interim Report);
- Record Group income of £52.6m (H1 2008 £34.9m)
- Adjusted operating profit of £9.1m (H1 2008 £4.5m)
- Investment Banking income of £33.9m (H1 2008 £17.6m)
- Williams de Broë funds under management increased to record level of £4.2bn (H1 2008 £2.8bn)
- Record private client income of £18.8m (H1 2008 £17.2m)
Continued Growth in Interim Dividend of 7% to 0.80p (H1 2008 0.75p)
The Board support the principles of good corporate governance and code of best practice set out in the Combined Code and are committed to maintaining sufficient contact with shareholders to ensure we understand their issues and concerns. Within the boundaries of the regulatory environment in which we operate, we are also committed to the provision of information to shareholders on the performance of the Group and on its procedures and processes.
The Investor Relations Section provides additional information including a five year summary, financial calendar, reports and a section on corporate governance. (In addition, our Shareholder Information section provides details of our major shareholders, advisors, dividend history and frequently asked questions.
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