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Inspired PLC
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Inspired PLC provides market-leading commercial energy and sustainability advisory services to help its clients achieve net-zero and thrive in the future low carbon global economy. The company focuses on helping its clients control costs, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions and remain compliant in the regulatory landscape.
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Inspired revenue 'robust' as businesses try to cut energy bills
Optimisation and ESG saw "particularly strong" growth
Inspired has buy rating reiterated on ‘record performance’ of consultancy division
Peel Hunt expect strong cash generation to cut into net debt, while EPS unchanged at 1.3p
Inspired revenues rise as companies rush for energy advice
“The elevated volatility in the energy market has made energy procurement challenging for customers," said chief executive Mark Dickinson
Inspired reports 'accelerating demand' as energy becomes 'high priority'
The company reported strong growth in energy optimisation services and accelerating demand for ESG
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Broker reaffirms buy status for Inspired
The analysts also reiterated its target price of 25p
Inspired makes a strong start to the year as profits jump in 2021
Orderbook values of new customer contracts signed in the first two months of the year are 93% ahead of the previous year
Inspired taking steps to mitigate possible Gazprom UK failure
If Gazprom UK were to close it would affect 5% of customers, said Inspired
Inspired sees surge in revenue driven by its Energy Optimisation division
Group revenues are expected to be around 48% higher than in 2020, with like-for-like growth of around 38%.
Inspired sees rebound in energy consumption, confident on meeting full year expectations
The group said it made further strategic progress during the first half of the year, as its markets continue to recover from the period of reduced energy consumption during the pandemic
Inspired underrated and under-appreciated reckons broker
The business is now structured into three divisions: Energy Solutions; Software and ESG
Inspired Energy changes name to Inspired PLC
Inspired is a technology enabled service provider with three divisions: Inspired Energy, Inspired ESG and Inspired Software
Inspired Energy says it is trading in line with market expectations
The update was provided ahead of the energy procurement consultant's annual meeting
Why have energy prices increased during the pandemic?
There are several factors at play when it comes to power prices, making them difficult to forecast
Inspired Energy announces boardroom changes
Outgoing chairman Mike Fletcher guided the company for the past nine years
Inspired Energy says trading in-line, excited by prospects for ESG disclosure product
The consultant's ESG product has hit a revenue target and management sees a positive industry backdrop going forward.
Inspired Energy announces complementary acquisitions
The acquisitions will materially increase the group's "Units of Opportunity", i.e. the meters under the management of the group
Inspired Energy confident of long-term prospects for energy optimisation services
While the group's Energy Optimisation business continues to be affected by lockdown restrictions, the Corporate Energy Assurance Services lines are picking up the slack
Inspired Energy completes disposal of SME division
The energy procurement consultant said the £10.5mln sale, completed through a management buyout, will allow it to focus on exclusively on providing expert assurance and utility cost optimisation services to corporate energy consumers
Inspired Energy receives London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark
The Green Economy Mark allows greater visibility for investors interested in green economy activities and recognises those companies that are contributing to a greener and more sustainable economy
Inspired Energy restarts dividend payments as energy usage by companies recovers
Corporate orders increased to £61.5mln following significant new customer wins
Inspired Energy completes Ignite acquisition
It has now taken full ownership and control of Ignite, supported by the recent £35mln fundraise
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Inspired Energy seals £35mln equity fund raise
"We are delighted to have received strong levels of support in our fundraise from new and existing investors," said Mark Dickinson.
Inspired Energy raises £35mln as it acquires right to take full control of Ignite Energy
The move is seen as an important milestone strategically as the company aims to optimise its services offering
Inspired Energy sees order book increasing despite coronavirus pandemic
The energy consultant has experienced operational disruption since the end of the first quarter, but remains cash generative and delivered profits ahead of management's downside scenario in the first quarter
Inspired Energy well-positioned for post-coronavirus recovery in activity levels
The whole board also purchased shares in the group on Tuesday afternoon
Inspired Energy reiterates guidance for 2019 results, but no updated 2020 guidance and decision on final dividend deferred
The group said its balance sheet position is strong, having recently refinanced its banking facilities to October 2023, with an option to extend to October 2024, and, in addition, cash and cash equivalents of £10.7mln were on hand as at 25
Inspired Energy steps up investment as corporate growth accelerates
“This combined with integration of acquisitions, provides the board with great confidence that 2020 will be another year of significant progress for the group”
Inspired Energy agrees new £60mln lending facility
The new facility runs to October 2023 with an option to extend the term for a further year
Inspired revenue grows as energy crisis stokes business demand
Inspired acquisitions have included Inprova Finance, Waterwatch UK and Ignite Energy
Acquisitions light the way for Inspired Energy, revenues up by a third
"Value enhancing acquisitions" including Inprova Finance, continue to boost revenues for the energy consultants, with sales up 33% in the six months to the end of June
Inspired Energy plugs the power gap for UK corporates
The company is geared to do 4-5 deals a year but can do more
Inspired Energy's sales and orders buoyed by acquisition spree
The corporate order book is now worth £53mln, a 36% increase
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Inspired Energy jumps as it forecasts “strong” 2018 results
The firm said revenues for the year were expected to be 21% higher than 2017, with adjusted underlying earnings (EBITDA) forecast to be up 24% and pre-tax profits up 22%
Inspired Energy reports rising revenue, thanks to growth in corporate business
Inspired boss Mark Dickinson boasted that the group accelerated its growth phase
FTSE 100 closes in red as BoE governor Carney could stay on and WPP plunges
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Inspired Energy to acquire Irish energy procurement firm, launches share placing
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Inspired Energy hikes dividend after record full year profit and revenue
Inspired Energy's full year revenue gained 42% and adjusted pre-tax profit increased 38%, driven by its corporate division
Inspired Energy posts stellar interim performance
Revenues in the six months to June 30 rose 56% to £10.16mln, adjusted profits advanced 44% to £3.31mln
Inspired Energy reports "record" half-year results
"The record results are again testament to the commitment and expertise of the group's team."
Inspired Energy sees record revenue and profits in 2015
Inspired Energy plc, which procures gas and electricity for businesses, is predicting further growth this year after it reported 17% increase in pre-tax profit for 2015.
Inspired Energy shares spark up as revenues rise
Shares in Inspired Energy pushed higher on Thursday....
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