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
2009 Reports and Accounts
Financial Highlights for the year ended 31 December 2009 include (source, 2009 Report and Accounts);
- Record total Group income of £129.4m (2008: £63..9m)
- Statutory profit before tax of £11.1m (2008: loss of £12.7m)
- Adjusted profit before tax of £21.1m (2008 £1.9m)
- Investment Banking income of £87m (2008: £29.7m)
- Private client income of £42.4m (2008: 34.5m)
- Williams de Broë funds under management increased to record level of £5.2bn (2008 £3.8bn)
- Continued Growth in total dividend up 24% to 2.5p (2008: 2.02p)
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 discussing matters of governance strategy and remuneration.
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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