Close Brothers Share Discussion Threads

[baht] 03/10/2007 12:17

According to the Evening Standard "Each of the executive directors of Close Brothers took home £1 million plus a bonus last year as profits jumped at London's largest independent bank"

Its a shame they cant do something about the poor share price this year!

[robsy2] 30/9/2007 19:57

hi Blood
Didn't know you were in here! Bought some of these the other day for a client, for once my timing was perfect!

[bloodsports] 24/9/2007 12:24

The results seem good-above expections anyawy. Special divi nice-tho there'd be a case to keep the cash at the mo!

[silverfern] 31/8/2007 16:39

looks good at these prices

[woozle1] 16/8/2007 17:22

if it ever gets that low, this is a screaming buy 500p. It get hammered with the market but has some very strong underlying businesses and franchises.

W

[knowing] 16/8/2007 14:47

Long from here as looking oversold

[factsonly] 14/8/2007 09:52

IMHO, I think CBG is getting hammered because its asset management business is going to have problems raising cash or selling exist businesses/investments... like I said there is a weak support level at 700p and then the next ones are 500p, 450p. I don't hold shares, but hopefully CBG can hold above 700 level.

[factsonly] 11/8/2007 22:21

There is a weak support level at 700p.

[smashingguy] 11/8/2007 13:19

400p next support on the chart

[factsonly] 07/8/2007 08:18

Its recent jump in profits was predominantly due to its private equity business being able to realise many gains. If leveraged buyouts drops then... then draw your own conclusions.

[smashingguy] 07/8/2007 08:08

IS CBG's investment banking division dependent on highly leveraged private equity deals???

[factsonly] 06/8/2007 11:44

not quite 750.

[pugugly] 06/8/2007 08:33

Factsonly:- Your short term target hit - Next stop?

[factsonly] 02/8/2007 09:59

It could also be down with fears that CBG has invested in sub-prime related corporate bonds. short-term 750 is looking increasingly likely.

[pugugly] 30/7/2007 15:54

Banks and fund managers being badly hit 800p broken - Next stop ??

If the stock market is down funds under managament will decline and hence earnings while overheads will stay the same or even increase given the growth in city salaries and the bidding war for excellent fund managers.

[liquidkid] 24/7/2007 13:07

I don't think whatever it is, is specific to this Co. only, and the trend for this and other sectors is a definite warning sign as many reach new lows whilst the market hits new highs.

[scansick] 24/7/2007 12:58

i am at a loss with this company, why is it being hit so bad.

one point of interest caledonia who own over 12% of CBG up just over 1.2% on a 6mth basis, CBG down almost 20%, similar market caps, something wrong somewhere.

[factsonly] 27/6/2007 10:06

If 850 doesn't hold, then the next support level will be 750.

[factsonly] 19/6/2007 08:15

LiquidKid - I agree entirely, the downtrend looks strong. The next support level seems to be 850.

[bloodsports] 14/6/2007 08:46

Still weak- think they must be comng into the buy range, unless some one can see a problem.

[liquidkid] 25/5/2007 09:26

A quick heads up on the current price at 940 seemed a bit of a overshoot on the downside. But now it looks to be into a firm downtrend. With no news due till Sept only a takeover can save it now.

[not manu] 18/5/2007 19:50

these are strangely weak like collins stewart

[baht] 27/3/2007 12:26

Another large block in Plus purchased. Is something going on????


Plus Markets Holding in Company

PLUS Markets Group plc (the 'Company')

27 March 2007

Holding In Company

The Company received notification yesterday under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the FSA, that Cazenove Capital Management Limited is interested in 29,672,404 voting rights of the Company representing 9.47% of the total voting rights of the Company.

END

[baht] 27/3/2007 09:15

RNS Number:6886T
Close Brothers Group PLC
26 March 2007

Close Brothers Group plc (the "Company") announces that Bedell Trustees Limited
(the "Trustee") as Trustee of the Close Brothers Group Employee Share Trust
acquired 286,736 ordinary shares in the Company ("Shares") on 23rd March, 2007
at an average price of 1041p per Share. These Shares will be used in due course
to satisfy options and awards under the Company's employee share schemes.

Following the acquisition of these Shares, the Trustee now holds 1,989,093
Shares. The executive directors of the Company are for Companies Act purposes
deemed to be interested in all of these Shares.





Robin Sellers 26th March 2007
Company Secretary


020 7655 3100

[baht] 27/3/2007 09:14

RNS Number:6886T
Close Brothers Group PLC
26 March 2007




Close Brothers Group plc (the "Company") announces that Bedell Trustees Limited
(the "Trustee") as Trustee of the Close Brothers Group Employee Share Trust
acquired 286,736 ordinary shares in the Company ("Shares") on 23rd March, 2007
at an average price of 1041p per Share. These Shares will be used in due course
to satisfy options and awards under the Company's employee share schemes.

Following the acquisition of these Shares, the Trustee now holds 1,989,093
Shares. The executive directors of the Company are for Companies Act purposes
deemed to be interested in all of these Shares.





Robin Sellers 26th March 2007
Company Secretary


020 7655 3100