Re: 2017 final results I think the analysts have now had time to decrypt the 'cryptic' presentation with respect to claims releases.
Re: 2017 final results Mystery to me. Presumably analysts going through the results and finding something they don't like for the future prospects. Presentation slides are here:[link] actually down a bit after allowing for a return of capital last year.
2017 final results I read through them this morning and thought they looked pretty good. Was not surprised to see the share price tick up - but then throughout the day the price has been dropping and as of right now, it's 4.2% down.What's going on? I've looked at the results again and can't see anything to cause concern - what am I missing?Cheers,
NEW ARTICLE: Autumn Budget 2017: Preview "American poet William Cullen Bryant described autumn as "â¦the year's last, loveliest smile". In a similar vein, the Conservative party will be hoping that the Autumn Budget will provide a last gasp victory in a year where political battles have ..."[link]
Poss Reversal of decision on discount Rate A decision to reverse discount rate changes could lead to cheaper car insurance costs if it goes ahead.[link] GLTA
Re: 25% drop in profits """Mainly due to what the CEO calls the "eccentric" government decision on discount rates"""pics - he really didn't like it did he :--SOLD -- 16-Aug-17 Admiral Group ADM Stevens,David 225,000 @ 20.32p £4,571,999.93Games
NEW ARTICLE: Key government policy dampens enthusiasm for this insurer "The controversial change to the Ogden discount rate, which is used in determining personal injury damages awards, continues to be a thorn in the side of the insurance sector.Half-year results from LSE:ADM:Admiral, which owns Confused.com and ..."[link]
25% drop in profits Mainly due to what the CEO calls the "eccentric" government decision on discount rates.Otherwise looks pretty reasonable. I'm 25% up on my stake 5 years ago, which is not brilliant, but the income's fine so I'm happy to hold.
So quiet Why is it so quiet in here ? Nothing to report or to talk about ? I was looking at the dividends. Have they made any announcements regarding the dividends? Seems quite a low cover of around 0.8Thanks
Re: Ex-Divi = 8th Sept = 62.9p/share = over ... Considered it. Significant fall since its peak pre results. The gap at 20th July is now closed. But given that the SP is likely to fall by at least 62.9p on ex divi day, I don't see a profit here for new buyers. May buy in if there is a further significant fall ex divi.Callun
Ex-Divi = 8th Sept = 62.9p/share = over 3%!!! Get in!
Cash Distribution £1.19 per share. That's nice.
Re: Record Results yet down 7.7% Found this short article:[link]
Re: Record Results yet down 7.7% It is coming off an all time high. So bound to be a bit of profit taking. The price has only fallen back to where it was a month ago.Perhaps more concerning is the outlook which is looking more uncertain.I was tempted to buy, but, whilst the price might recover a bit from today's fall, I suspect that the company is fully valued at around this level and is not worth the risk of putting new money in.
Big drop today "it said the referendum vote had affected its solvency ratio, although it stressed the ratio "remains strong".It also warned of extra Brexit risks including interest and exchange rate volatility"from BBC Business