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Norman Broadbent PLC
LON:NBB
Norman Broadbent PLC has a simple and straightforward objective: to help its clients manage and successfully drive change, mitigate risk, grow, and succeed. The company's portfolio of integrated Leadership Acquisition & Advisory Services, coupled with its client-first philosophy, collaborative innovative culture, and trusted brand, makes it a proven business partner. Increasingly, clients see Norman Broadbent as a problem-solving partner offering a bespoke mix of progressive high‐quality Search, Interim Management, Research & Insight, Assessment & Development solutions.
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Norman Broadbent says Steve Smith steps down as CFO and COO
The recruitment firm said Smith is leaving to 'pursue other business opportunities'
Norman Broadbent says strong momentum continues with significant growth in headcount
“Despite the challenging economic back-drop, I remain confident in the shape and position the business is now in to deliver sustainable and accelerated growth," said CEO Kevin Davidson
Norman Broadbent sees up to 10-fold jump in underlying interim earnings vs 2021
It expects to post EBITDA of £40,000 to £60,000 in the first half
Norman Broadbent reports strong momentum in 2022
Broadbent underwent a wholesale management change in 2021
Norman Broadbent announce Sean Buchan as new managing director
Buchan “has led and built market-leading executive search and leadership advisory businesses in the UK and the Middle East”
Norman Broadbent seals premium-priced placing and releases ‘solid set of results’
“We are delighted with this fresh injection of capital into the company and the strong demonstration of support from our investors,” said chief executive Kevin Davidson.
Norman Broadbent appoints Kevin Davidson as CEO
The company, which finds board members and senior executives for its clients, has ended its own search for a CEO
Norman Broadbent CEO to leave company
Mike Brennan has resigned after five years at the professional services firm, with executive chairman Peter Searle to take over the day to day running of the business until a new CEO is found
Norman Broadbent appoints recruitment veteran Peter Searle as executive chairman
Searle will take up the role immediately after the group’s Annual General Meeting on June 25
Norman Broadbent maintains positive earnings despite pandemic disruption
The recruitment firm also said it had activated a new invoice facility in early 2021, resulting in improved cashflow for the group
WH Ireland waves flag for Norman Broadbent
“We view its service portfolio mix as innovative, effective and, perhaps, unique"
Norman Broadbent emerges stronger from pandemic
Executive search still accounts for the majority of sales but customers are increasingly using its other services
Norman Broadbent says broader services offering helping it through the coronavirus pandemic
Actions taken at the start of the pandemic enabled the company largely to offset a drop in group net fee income
Norman Broadbent secures new loan facility
Apparently, only one in 10 applicants in Norman Broadbent's sector get approved when applying for a loan under the British Business Bank's Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme
Norman Broadbent promotes from within for new group managing director
Four new managing directors have also been appointed atop various sector ‘hubs’
Norman Broadbent acquires outstanding interest in Norman Broadbent Interim Management
The professional services firm is buying the 25% stake from Angela Hickmore, managing director at NBIM and Norman Broadbent Solutions, for £135,000
Norman Broadbent maintains positive earnings despite coronavirus disruption
The professional services group also highlighted that its interim management and solutions businesses reported NFI increases in the first half of 48% and 22% respectively
Norman Broadbent hails flexibility as it reports underlying profit at half-year
Net fee income in the six months to June 30, 2020, declined by less than 10% compared to a year ago
Norman Broadbent returns to profit and focuses on cash collection during pandemic
The AIM-listed business reported continuing revenues increased by 22% to £11.5mln in the year to December 2019
Norman Broadbent enjoys positive underlying earnings in March and April
The coronavirus pandemic has led to some reduction in revenues but so far these have been offset by cost-cutting measures.
Norman Broadbent Group appoints new CFO
“Steve brings a significant amount of experience and expertise to us, and we look forward to him joining our senior leadership team."
Norman Broadbent opens new Cheshire office as it expands across Northern England
The firm said the new office will aim to address "increased client demand" across the North as well as from Scotland
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Norman Broadbent's group chief financial officer to step down, with recruiter returned to full-year profit
Gerrand has advised the board that he plans to leave the recruitment company in the near future and pursue other business interests
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Norman Broadbent returns to full-year profitability as turnaround continues
"A turnaround and transformation of this scale is pleasing, particularly when many in our industry are referencing lower than anticipated UK trading and significant disruption ... due to political and Brexit uncertainty."
Norman Broadbent to promote gender equality via partnership with UN Women UK
Norman Broadbent's Group CEO, Mike Brennan, said: "Inclusion and Diversity is part of our DNA underpinning much of our Client work"
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Norman Broadbent returns to profit in first half
The results also showed the company was reducing its reliance on its executive search division following efforts to rebalance the business
Norman Broadbent agrees £2mln working capital facility
"Having been through a successful transformation, we are now in growth mode and believe the additional working capital will continue to allow the group to pursue its growth strategy,” said chief executive Mike Brennan.
Jon Moulton ups stake in City professional services firm Norman Broadbent
Outspoken venture capitalist Moulton and his associate, Pierce Casey, have been long-time backers of the company, and the two mopped up some more shares today
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Norman Broadbent returns to profitability in first half as diversification pays off
The top line has continued to grow at the executive search group thanks to its diversification into other professional services areas
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Norman Broadbent revenues hit ten year high in 2018
In its results for the year ended 31 December 2018, the recruiter reported a pre-tax loss of £700,000, 54% lower than the prior year, while revenues increased by 44% to £9.4mln
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FTSE 100 closes higher on day and week as world leaders meet
The mid-cap FTSE 250 added over 147 points to close at 19,462 on Friday
Norman Broadbent says boss Mike Brennan recipient of CEO Today Magazine’s 2019 European Business Award
Brennan said: "The award is a huge recognition for our team who have shown considerable commitment during the successful transformation of the Norman Broadbent Group”
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Malvern International jumps as it forecasts 100% revenue increase for 2018
In a trading update, the education firm said revenues from continuing operations would be over £8mln, while profits were expected to be in line with expectations
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Norman Broadbent sees best revenues for a decade
Net fee income rose by 32% to hit a new record of £6.6mln
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FTSE 100 closes up as markets buoyed by US/China trade talks
The more UK-company focused FTSE 250 gained over 147 points to close at 18,972
Norman Broadbent now has multiple strings in its bow
“All and all, the trajectory is very positive and it’s a really interesting time for investors.
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Norman Broadbent revenues climb as rebalancing pays dividends
Net fee income rose 27%, which reflected growth in Research, Insight and consulting revenues
FTSE 100 closes lower but up on the week as Italy rattles European markets
FTSE 100 closed the day 35 points lower as the situation in Italy rattled markets