H&T's new CFO Diane Giddy joins company
Giddy was previously CFO of FirstRand’s London branch
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H&T Group PLC
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H&T Group PLC is the UK's largest pawnbroker and provides a range of financial services to meet customers' needs. The company is also one of the largest retailers of high-quality pre-owned and new jewellery and watches.
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H&T Group has strong recovery potential, says City broker
The pawnbroker is expected to benefit from a post-pandemic pick-up in demand
H&T Group whacks up the divi as pledge levels continue to recover
The group has traded well since the lockdown restrictions started to be lifted in the UK in April, the company said in its results statement covering the first half of 2021
H&T Group worth buying after withdrawal of competition, says broker Shore Capital
The nature of pawnbroking “potentially makes it lower risk in the eyes of the regulator and hence a more viable alternative,” said analyst Gary Greenwood
H&T Group looking for new chief financial officer as Withers seeks pastures new
"He leaves the business in robust financial health and we wish him well for the future," said Peter McNamara, the chairman of the pawnbroking group
H&T Group ready to rebuild the pledge book
H&T Group was one of those businesses performing ahead of expectations last year until the retail landscape was completely changed by the spread of COVID-19
H & T to beat profits target as jewellery and gold trade well
"Our business remains in good health with returning momentum in the pledge book continuing into 2021"
H&T Group sees customers old and new pour through its doors
Strong gold price is adding to good trading performance
H&T reports good trading as gold price and watch demand buoy revenues
“Overall we are performing in line with plans and currently ahead of market expectations for the year.”
H&T Group promotes executive director to chief executive
Gillespie is replacing John Nichols, who is retiring on December 31, 2020, after nearly 24 years of service with the pawnbroking group
H&T Group to pay interim dividend, confident its well-positioned for rest of 2020
“The group has a strong balance sheet, no debt and a good cash position," said John Nichols.
H&T now trading in all shops with full financial service offering, retail jewellery
“Whilst not immune to the effects of the pandemic, H&T has come through this phase of this global crisis in good order and in a robust financial position”
H&T moving to take interest repayments and make cash advances via online portal
The decision not to pay a final dividend strengthens the board's view that the group remains appropriately capitalised with recurring strong cash flows during this extraordinary time
H&T Group jumps as profits surge 45%, helped by rising gold prices
The pawnbroker reported a pre-tax profit of £20.1mln, up 45.7% on the prior year, with the company’s pledge book increased by 38.8% to £72.2mln
H&T Group predicts 2019 profits will be at the top end of expectations
"Demand for our products remains strong and we look to the future with confidence"
H&T Group says Richard Withers has joined its board as chief financial officer with immediate effect
Withers joined the group in 2018 and has fulfilled the role of interim finance director with great ability, leading to his permanent appointment
H&T Group reviewing its high-cost short-term credit policies
H&T said it is committed to providing a service that maintains the highest standards of affordability whilst avoiding any customer detriment.
H&T Group acquires loan books from bust rival Albermarle & Bond
H&T says loans can be redeemed or extended through its 248 branches
H&T Group says demand for small-sum, short-term cash loans remains strong
"We have made a good start to the year due to the resilient nature of our product set, our investment in people, and our digital initiatives."
H&T finance director Steve Fenerty passes away
Steve Fenerty was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last February