Andrews Sykes Share Discussion Threads

[adeg] 02/5/2024 13:02

They have been as late as the 12th May. I had them pencilled in for next week. I would hope for a small inflatonery increase on the final dividend to 15p. The question then is do they produce a special on top of that.

[plasybryn] 02/5/2024 11:30

Still waiting for results. The Final dividend last year was Ex on 25th May and paid on 16th June. 14p per share. What are we expecting this year?

[adeg] 01/5/2024 16:14

I would be really disappointed if they sold out. Bought them in 2002 for 98p. One of the first and best investments I have ever made.

[cockerhoop] 01/5/2024 09:19

If I was a betting man I would have suggested today. Released on the first Wednesday in May in 2023,2022 & 2021.

Regards dividend I'd expect the final dividend but no further specials this year.

Interesting piece from Maynard speculating that ASY is being tidied up before being sold.

[plasybryn] 01/5/2024 09:10

Results due anyday? Dividend news?

[jeff h] 13/2/2024 00:00

Not been following ASY too much since the mega div news but catching up, this story caught my eye:-



Could never understand why they had not previously entered the German market which must be huge, when they already had depots in neighbouring France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland even Luxembourg.

Will have to wait to see how this depot near to Bonn/Cologne trades before we see what they plan for this market.

[blueliner] 12/2/2024 16:47

Todays RNS re Board changes. Keeping it in the family.

''The Board remains extremely confident in the ongoing strategy and prospects of the Company.''
Almost reads like a trading update. I would expect they must have been very busy.

[cwa1] 05/10/2023 10:04

Indeed. And a rather handsome one at that :-)

Pay day is 3/11

[plasybryn] 05/10/2023 10:01

Ex dividend today

[mancman1] 02/10/2023 08:26

Not bothered about internal politics either, but did wonder if anyone has any idea what advantages there are for the family in keeping this a publicly quoted company.

[hopefuldave] 30/9/2023 07:23

I’m not bothered about internal politics about the company. All I know is the divi is fantastic, but buying in , that spread is so big. It will take a long time for me to get my capital back I’m sure.great Christmas Christmas shopping money coming.

[mancman1] 29/9/2023 07:54

The Company has authorization to buy back up to 12.5% of the shares in issue.


Over 90% of shares are held by insiders, ultimately two family trusts own nearly all that. What a hefty dividend they will be receiving!

I wonder how long it will remain a public company now that Jacques Murray has died.

[cwa1] 28/9/2023 10:41

Off on one this morning. Delayed follow through from results...or tipped in one of the weeklies?

Big buyback announcemnt yesterday too...

[dave129] 26/9/2023 08:05

11.9 ord divi + 59.4 special - remarkable

[mancman1] 26/9/2023 08:05

71p in total payable on 3rd Nov. Comfortably over 10% of share price.

[thorpematt] 26/9/2023 07:38

Nice special divi.

[1c3479z] 25/9/2023 17:28

results shortly
should have done well in Europe this year though UK not the summer of last year.

[zangdook] 09/8/2023 04:32

"The Repurchase equates to approximately 0.01 per cent. of the issued Ordinary Shares"

shares in issue 42,054,589
shares repurchased 10,400
shares is issue prior 42,064,989

10,400/42,064,989 = 0.000247

How is 0.0247% approximately 0.01%? Somebody's being lazy.

[thorpematt] 19/7/2023 12:03

Well no doubt M. Murray took some heat during his WW2 sorties over Europe.

If I recall he also had a home near Hollywood in his latter days which no doubt was plenty hot in the summer time.

But perhaps the heat in Erope right now would have even been a bit much for him. Should be bumper-good for air-con sales, repairs and hire I would guess?

[tmfmayn] 08/6/2023 17:36

I went to the 2016 agm and the late Mr Murray was not there. Bit of a shame, but a multimillionaire in his 90s probably had understandable other priorities.

[partridge1948] 08/6/2023 11:22

Very interesting, thanks for posting. What a man. Been a shareholder for a number of years and now wish I had attended an AGM or two, but the location south of the Thames is so awkward to get to. Any other posters been?

[wildshot] 07/6/2023 16:46

Sad news indeed CWA1. Seems to be a theme of the day for me, one of my other holdings, Diageo announced this morning that their CEO has passed away.

[cwa1] 07/6/2023 15:51

Andrews Sykes Group PLC

("Andrews Sykes" or the "Company")

Jacques-Gaston Murray

The Board of Andrews Sykes (the "Board") is deeply saddened to announce the death of its long-serving Chairman of the Board, Jacques-Gaston Murray, aged 103 years old, who has passed away.



The Board sends its heartfelt condolences to Mr Murray's family at this difficult time and would like to place on record its immense appreciation for the many years of service that Mr Murray has dedicated to the Company.



Mr Murray was appointed to the Board in May 1994, following his acquisition of a controlling interest in the Company, and he has had a prominent role in guiding the Company's successful performance and strategy since that time.



The Board also announces that Jean-Jacques Murray, the son of Mr Murray, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board with effect from 7 June 2023. Jean-Jacques Murray has been Vice-Chairman of the Board since February 2007 and has been very influential in the progress and development of the Company since that time. The Board remains extremely confident in the ongoing strategy and prospects of the Company.