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Harworth Group

Another positive H1 period, well positioned for the remainder of year

Harworth Group has displayed another strong six months of delivery, with the interim result revealing that end-June EPRA NDV was £687m. The result is 3.5% ahead of the FY 2023 value...

Banks

AIB share buyback; Revolut mortgages; car finance

The state’s shareholding is now down to 22% in AIB Group (AIBG), with placings likely to be impacted by the upcoming Budget and a prospective election. Revolut is indicating a spring 2025...

permanent tsb Group

CFO departure announced

The departure of Nicola O’Brien, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), following two years in the position is another example of the impact of crisis era pay restrictions on the domestic banking...

Banks

Strong growth in July mortgage approvals

The strong growth in July, which is the highest individual month for mortgage approvals for purchase, is a positive sign following subdued activity in recent months. First-time buyers...

FBD Holdings

H1 2024: continued delivery

FBD continues to deliver against its strategic objectives. This is evident across growth in its policy count (+4.5%), results ahead of expectations in H1 2024 and a further €1 per share...

IRES REIT

H1 2024 results and conclusion of strategic review

IRES’ H1 2024 results reflect strong underlying EPRA earnings. A 4% decline in EPRA NTA was driven by yield expansion, which has moderated. The balance sheet remains strong. The...

FBD Holdings

H1 preview: ongoing strategic progress

We expect FBD’s strategy, focusing on core areas of its franchise, to continue to deliver in H1 2024, with good growth in gross written premium (GWP). Profits will be lower as results...

AIB Group

Results beat; higher guidance; €505m buyback

Key highlights from AIB Group’s (AIBG) H1 2024 results are higher profitability (primarily income-related), increased FY 2024 guidance and a €505m buyback. Good momentum on lending and...

permanent tsb Group

Results ahead; strong capital

PTSB has reported stronger profitability and better capital than anticipated with H1 2024 results. Business activity and momentum are also beginning to increase, and FY 2024 guidance...

Bank of Ireland

Results ahead; higher interim dividend

The key standouts from Bank of Ireland’s (BIRG) H1 24 results are strong capital generation on stronger results, a higher FL CET 1 ratio and a higher interim dividend. There was also...