2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue
£ 2 ,253m
Profit Before Tax
£ 214 m
Operating profit (EBIT)
£ 236 m
Basic EPS
22 .1p
Dividend paid
£ 113 m
Operating profit - EBIT Margin
10 .5%
Final dividend
Final dividend of 11.3 pence per share recommended for 2024, and payable to shareholders on 23 May 2025.
11 .3p +13%
Total dividend
In line with our dividend policy which targets dividend cover
of c.2 times on adjusted post-tax earnings (50% pay-out ratio).
16 .1p +9%
Sustainability
Gender equality
In 2024, female representation in non-broking roles was 35%.
35 %
Carbon emissions
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 27% from 2023.
-27 %
ESG ratings
Improved MSCI ESG rating from A to AA.
MSCI ‘AA’ rated
Chair's Statement
“The Group continues to execute its strategic priorities at pace. Our focus is on connecting clients, and creating sustainable value for shareholders. We are well positioned to do so.”
Richard Berliand, Board Chair.
CEO Review
"We are making good progress delivering our strategy: record profits, a strong, broad-based performance across the Group, surplus cash being returned to shareholders, and a range of major initiatives in place to generate more shareholder value."
Nicolas Breteau, Group CEO.
Financial and Operating Review
“The Group delivered a strong performance in 2024, with record revenues and profits alongside disciplined cost management, strong cash generation, and a fourth £30m buyback announced.”
Robin Stewart, Chief Financial Officer.
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