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<description><![CDATA[<p>Niche money lender S & U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said its home credit division Loansathome4U continues to trade well and its motor finance business Advantage is also making very good progress.<br /><br />The group issued a trading statement covering the period from February 1 to May 23 2012 ahead of today’s AGM, saying that customer numbers for Loansathome4U are up just under 4 per cent on last year.<br /><br />Collections are up over 7 per cent on last year and credit availability is now at a record level.<br /><br />S & U’s new acquisition Norton Finance has been successfully integrated into the business and the group continues to pursue acquisitions of similar quality. <br /><br />In a slightly more competitive market, Advantage continues its outstanding progress, S & U said, with transactions, revenues and collections all above budget and productivity per employee at a record level. <br /><br />Gross receivables are 11 per cent higher than last year and they are of better quality than ever. <br /><br />The group’s treasury position remains strong as borrowings have fallen to £18.2 million from £20.2 million in late May 2011. <br /><br />Home Credit remains strongly cash generative whilst, as anticipated, further funds are being invested in the continued growth of the Advantage Motor Finance book. <br /> <br />Chairman Anthony Coombs said: “Whilst current trends for the group's trading are encouraging, the wider macroeconomic environment is not. Hence our optimism is tempered with caution. Nevertheless, continuing to work closely with every home credit and motor finance customer, we are confident of the year ahead.”</p> ]]></description>
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<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
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<p>S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) is showing good strength in the downturn says broker Arden after a trading update today from the credit provider.</p>
<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
<p>Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Credit provider S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said today current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality also continues to improve, the firm said, with the group confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs, said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Niche money lender S & U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said its home credit division Loansathome4U continues to trade well and its motor finance business Advantage is also making very good progress.<br /><br />The group issued a trading statement covering the period from February 1 to May 23 2012 ahead of today’s AGM, saying that customer numbers for Loansathome4U are up just under 4 per cent on last year.<br /><br />Collections are up over 7 per cent on last year and credit availability is now at a record level.<br /><br />S & U’s new acquisition Norton Finance has been successfully integrated into the business and the group continues to pursue acquisitions of similar quality. <br /><br />In a slightly more competitive market, Advantage continues its outstanding progress, S & U said, with transactions, revenues and collections all above budget and productivity per employee at a record level. <br /><br />Gross receivables are 11 per cent higher than last year and they are of better quality than ever. <br /><br />The group’s treasury position remains strong as borrowings have fallen to £18.2 million from £20.2 million in late May 2011. <br /><br />Home Credit remains strongly cash generative whilst, as anticipated, further funds are being invested in the continued growth of the Advantage Motor Finance book. <br /> <br />Chairman Anthony Coombs said: “Whilst current trends for the group's trading are encouraging, the wider macroeconomic environment is not. Hence our optimism is tempered with caution. Nevertheless, continuing to work closely with every home credit and motor finance customer, we are confident of the year ahead.”</p> ]]></description>
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<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
<p>Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.</p>
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<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality also continues to improve, the firm said, with the group confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.</p>
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<p>S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) is showing good strength in the downturn says broker Arden after a trading update today from the credit provider.</p>
<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Niche money lender S & U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said its home credit division Loansathome4U continues to trade well and its motor finance business Advantage is also making very good progress.<br /><br />The group issued a trading statement covering the period from February 1 to May 23 2012 ahead of today’s AGM, saying that customer numbers for Loansathome4U are up just under 4 per cent on last year.<br /><br />Collections are up over 7 per cent on last year and credit availability is now at a record level.<br /><br />S & U’s new acquisition Norton Finance has been successfully integrated into the business and the group continues to pursue acquisitions of similar quality. <br /><br />In a slightly more competitive market, Advantage continues its outstanding progress, S & U said, with transactions, revenues and collections all above budget and productivity per employee at a record level. <br /><br />Gross receivables are 11 per cent higher than last year and they are of better quality than ever. <br /><br />The group’s treasury position remains strong as borrowings have fallen to £18.2 million from £20.2 million in late May 2011. <br /><br />Home Credit remains strongly cash generative whilst, as anticipated, further funds are being invested in the continued growth of the Advantage Motor Finance book. <br /> <br />Chairman Anthony Coombs said: “Whilst current trends for the group's trading are encouraging, the wider macroeconomic environment is not. Hence our optimism is tempered with caution. Nevertheless, continuing to work closely with every home credit and motor finance customer, we are confident of the year ahead.”</p> ]]></description>
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<p>S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) is showing good strength in the downturn says broker Arden after a trading update today from the credit provider.</p>
<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
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<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality also continues to improve, the firm said, with the group confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.</p>
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<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
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<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
<p>Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.</p>
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<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
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<p>In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs, said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Niche money lender S & U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said its home credit division Loansathome4U continues to trade well and its motor finance business Advantage is also making very good progress.<br /><br />The group issued a trading statement covering the period from February 1 to May 23 2012 ahead of today’s AGM, saying that customer numbers for Loansathome4U are up just under 4 per cent on last year.<br /><br />Collections are up over 7 per cent on last year and credit availability is now at a record level.<br /><br />S & U’s new acquisition Norton Finance has been successfully integrated into the business and the group continues to pursue acquisitions of similar quality. <br /><br />In a slightly more competitive market, Advantage continues its outstanding progress, S & U said, with transactions, revenues and collections all above budget and productivity per employee at a record level. <br /><br />Gross receivables are 11 per cent higher than last year and they are of better quality than ever. <br /><br />The group’s treasury position remains strong as borrowings have fallen to £18.2 million from £20.2 million in late May 2011. <br /><br />Home Credit remains strongly cash generative whilst, as anticipated, further funds are being invested in the continued growth of the Advantage Motor Finance book. <br /> <br />Chairman Anthony Coombs said: “Whilst current trends for the group's trading are encouraging, the wider macroeconomic environment is not. Hence our optimism is tempered with caution. Nevertheless, continuing to work closely with every home credit and motor finance customer, we are confident of the year ahead.”</p> ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[News - S & U reports another strong full-year performance ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Niche money lender S & U (<a href="http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) has reported another strong full-year performance, with revenue up 8 per cent in the twelve months to January 31 and pre-tax profits up 24 per cent. <br /><br />The home credit and motor finance group made a pre-tax profit of £12.2 million, up from £9.9 million a year earlier, while revenue rose to £51.9 million from £48.0 million. <br /><br />It has decided to increase the final dividend by 2 pence to 18 pence, making for a total dividend of 41 pence, up 14 per cent on the previous year. <br /><br />Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "I am pleased to announce an excellent year for S&U. In challenging times for many, every customer at S&U does count and it is this unique relationship which makes our continued growth both responsible and sustainable. We look to our future with quiet confidence."<br /><br />The Home Credit Division, trading as Loansathome4U, had a very successful year, with pre-tax profits rising 12 per cent to £6.3 million. <br /><br />Debt quality has continued to improve, and this is reflected in an increase in revenue of over 7 per cent on last year, and in lower bad debt, the company said.<br /><br />S & U has opened another two Home Credit branches this year, in Glasgow and Swindon. Following the acquisition of the Home Credit business of Norton Finance recently, it plans to open another branch in Rotherham.<br /><br />Its Grimsby-based Motor Finance Division, trading as Advantage Finance, has produced record profits for the twelfth consecutive year. Pre-tax profits rose 40 per cent from a year earlier to £5.9 million and revenues were up 11 per cent.<br /><br />Applications continue at around 13,000 per month, of which Advantage writes around 400. <br /><br />Debt quality has never been better, provisioning charges have fallen on last year and collections now approach £2.5 million per month, S & U said.<br /><br />“Predictions for growth, consumer spending and the labour market remain subdued for the year to come and the recent fall in High Street Sales reflects this. However, the group's trading remains encouraging and, together with the long term market opportunities mentioned above…, we face the future with confidence,” chairman Coombs added.</p> ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Shares in S&U soared after the home and car credit specialist said this morning that it had traded well over the Christmas period and that its financial results will “significantly exceed expectations”.</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[News - S&U shrugs off downturn as customers rise - Update ]]></title>
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<p>S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) is showing good strength in the downturn says broker Arden after a trading update today from the credit provider.</p>
<p>Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.</p>
<p>The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.</p>
<p>The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.</p>
<p>In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
<p>Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Credit provider S&U (<a href="/companies/overview/8980/s-u-plc-8980.html" class="companyPopupTrigger" rel="8980">LON:SUS</a>) said today current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.</p>
<p>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.</p>
<p>In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality also continues to improve, the firm said, with the group confident about the Christmas season.</p>
<p>In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.</p>
<p>It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.</p>
<p>Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.</p>
<p>Chairman Anthony Coombs, said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."</p>
<p>Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.</p> ]]></description>
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S&U (LON:SUS) is showing good strength in the downturn says broker Arden after a trading update today from the credit provider.
Management is concentrating on tighter controls given the difficult economic environment but home credit still continues to grow modestly, with motor finance growing faster and at good payment rates.
The broker expects profits for the full year to January to rise from £9.9 million to £10.8 million, which drops the earnings multiple from 10 to nine at 598p.
The shares also yield a prospective 6.4% and the good trading strength coupled with the yield bode well for the share price suggests Arden, which has a buy rating.
In its trading update, S&U said current trading is strong despite the problems affecting the wider economy.
Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.
In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality improved, the firm said, with the group also confident about the Christmas season.
In motor finance, customer numbers rose by 12% on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved, S&U said.
It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.
Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.
Chairman Anthony Coombs said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."
Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.
]]>Both its home credit arm Loansathome4u and motor finance business Advantage saw customer numbers rise in the four months to December 8.
In home credit, customers rose by just under 2% compared to this time last year. Debt quality also continues to improve, the firm said, with the group confident about the Christmas season.
In motor finance, customer numbers are over 12% up on last year and despite some lenders returning to the market, sales growth is strong and margins have improved S&U said.
It added that Advantage's debt quality is at its highest level ever, while monthly customer repayments now average a regular £2.5 million and impairment rates continue to fall.
Overall, group borrowing fell in the quarter with good collections and cost control enabling it to repay a medium term loan ahead of schedule.
Chairman Anthony Coombs, said: "Whilst it would be unwise in the current economic climate to take Christmas sales and collections for granted, current trading is strong and underpinned by a solid financial base. Expectations and group morale are high."
Loansathome4u provides home credit via 500 agents across the UK, while Advantage employs over 70 people and has provided motor finance for over 40,000 customers across the country.
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