W.h. Ireland Share Discussion Threads

[gargoyle2] 30/4/2019 12:24

Couple of relatively chunky buys today -- directors again?

[gargoyle2] 25/4/2019 05:13

Thanks CWA1. He has since bought another 94,880 at 48p (see RNS on 24 April). Would be good to see the new CEO and CFO doing the same.

[cwa1] 24/4/2019 06:16

08 April 2019

WH Ireland Group Plc

("WH Ireland" or the "Company")

PDMR shareholding

Simon Lough, non-executive director, has informed the Company that he has purchased 73,555 ordinary shares in the Company in two transactions as set out below. Following these purchases, Simon Lough owns 120,121 ordinary shares, representing 0.28 per cent. of the issued share capital in the Company.

[gargoyle2] 08/4/2019 09:34

Good to see a bit of insider buying. Would be even better if it was coming from the executive directors, rather than a non-exec who was only appointed a week ago.

[gargoyle2] 14/3/2019 07:36

Looks like the Aviva shares were bought outside the placing, as the placing shares haven't been issued yet.

[gargoyle2] 14/3/2019 07:33

The directors and PDMRs who have agreed to buy in the placing at 45p must surely be licking their lips at the chance to buy in the market at 37p!! Expect more insider buying very soon. hahahahahahahahah

[pugugly] 05/3/2019 17:04

Avoid like the plague (imo)

[buywell2] 05/3/2019 14:52

and the moral is .....

[albert zog] 05/3/2019 14:15

I can’t see any investment case here unless it’s a % of AUM

Wale really is clueless

[gargoyle2] 05/3/2019 13:50

Looks like the accelerated book build isn't particularly accelerated. Having trouble selling shares at 45p imo.

[gargoyle2] 05/3/2019 10:56

Wale's Linkedin profile is truly impressive. "Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of" --- wait for it --- "working in the financial services industry". Wow, well done. Not a history of "adding value", "leading from the front" or "successful turnarounds". A demonstrated history of having numerous (generally 2-3 year) jobs in the financial services industry. Wow, a true captain of industry.

[albert zog] 05/3/2019 09:27

Wale bust Panmure Gordon, and Seymour Pierce before that, he will now bust WH Ireland. Why is he there ?

[gargoyle2] 05/3/2019 07:54

Interesting that they are running a bookbuild this time. Looks like Oceanwood and Polygon have had enough of stumping up cash every few months.

[nickjoseph] 05/3/2019 07:45

there;s only one Simon THompson, only one Simon Thompson

[gargoyle2] 05/3/2019 07:14

And there's the placing. what a shambles.

[gargoyle2] 06/2/2019 14:12

I wonder if the 2019 results will be a kitchen sink exercise -- new management will want to get as much bad news as possible into those results, so that they can start with a clean(ish) slate.

[davydoo] 06/2/2019 12:04

They need to split this company up, huge potential for conflict of interest, and let each part find its way in its own market.

Though I note Arden Partners are now setting up a wealth management arm

[meijiman] 06/2/2019 10:19

You couldn't make it up.

[gargoyle2] 06/2/2019 09:02

"Exceptional costs for the financial year ended 31 March 2019 are anticipated to be higher than originally expected following a number of significant one off expenses as
we continue with our transformation strategy."

How many times are they going to come up with this? Higher than anticipating?! Let's hope the new CEO and finance team are better at cost control than the previous shower.

I wonder when they'll let us know that the 'transformation strategy' is complete? It seems to have been in place for about five years now.

[gargoyle2] 05/2/2019 18:49

Numis had a profit warning today, Daniel Stewart allegedly in trouble. I wonder what the next results will hold here? Another placing to existing shareholders?

[a2584728] 05/2/2019 12:57

i think the wealth arm must be worth 100p?

[gargoyle2] 09/1/2019 11:55

910k shares sold today at 60p. If I remember rightly, that was the number that Killingbeck held when he was fired (sorry, left to pursue other opportunities). Must be him finally out, I reckon. I wonder if the share price can move ahead, now that the overhang has gone.

[gargoyle2] 04/12/2018 16:17

Halved in value in 4 months. Nice investment M&G!

[meijiman] 01/12/2018 12:15

Place is full of deadlegs.........