Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Redundancies and recruitment: Not the end of the line
On the surface, a spate of job losses in the insurance sector could hamper its growth and recovery. But opportunities still exist.
Fitzmaurice says Hastings will bed down initiatives before potential float
Incoming Hastings Insurance Group chief executive Gary Hoffman has said his experience leading financial services companies such as Barclaycard, Northern Rock and the start-up NBNK will bring a "broader perspective" to the intermediary business as the…
DLG enlarges initial share offering
Direct Line Group parent Royal Bank of Scotland is to expand its initial public offering of ordinary shares.
Post magazine - 18 October 2012
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Institutional investors testing the waters as Direct Line Group floats
Some institutional investors are taking a 'suck it and see' approach to the Direct Line Group float, assessing how issues facing the motor insurance sector affect the firm's share price before taking a slice for themselves, according to analysts.
Esure founder could quit Britain
Esure founder Peter Wood, pictured, is considering relocating to Jersey to escape the UK's tax burden.
UK Insurance rating remains stable after DLG IPO
Direct Line Group's UK Insurance is unlikely to see its Moody's A2 insurance financial strength rating change despite the insurer revealing the price of its initial public offering of ordinary shares.
DLG "transformation" sees shares oversubscribed, says Geddes
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has described the 175p share price as "bang on" after trading began on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
DLG trading begins at 175p a share
Direct Line Group shares with an offer price of 175p have begun trading this morning on the London Stock Exchange.
Analysts sceptical over reported success of RBS' Direct Line Group float
Analysts have expressed scepticism at the professed success of the Direct Line Group float, after reports that the insurer’s parent, Royal Bank of Scotland, found buyers for the full 33% of stock available within three days of its initial marketing drive.
Damages uplift is ‘moot’ point for Direct Line Group IPO
Accountancy firm BDO has claimed the Direct Line Group floatation is unlikely to be affected by the Court of Appeal’s decision to stop personal injury claimants, who have entered a conditional fee arrangement before 1 April 2013, qualifying for a 10%…
Post magazine - 11 October 2012
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DLG shares attract surge in interest
Stockbrokers have reported a surge in interest in Direct Line Group shares ahead of its flotation tomorrow.
Blog: Talanx IPO - Doing the double
When Talanx chief executive Herbert Haas announced his firm's initial public offering U-turn last week, there was reason to suspect he might be growing dizzy.
Reports claim DLG has 'sold' 33% of IPO book
Direct Line Group has found buyers for the full 33% stock stake, just three days into a nine-day marketing drive, sources close to the transaction told Reuters.
Editor's comment: Motor madness drives on
Love it or hate it, the UK private car insurance market grabs all the industry's political airtime outside floods and hurricanes.
Talanx completes IPO
German insurance group Talanx AG has completed its IPO with an initial listing of shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange today.
FSA to change free float limit under new listing proposals
The Financial Services Authority has proposed plans to lower the free float limit for UK-listed companies as part of a package of reforms designed to enhance the listing regime.
Talanx floats on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Talanx AG has started trading on the Frankfurt and Hanover stock exchanges at €19.05 after two failed floats.
DLG to miss out on FTSE 100 listing
Direct Line Group is unlikely to join the FTSE 100 when it lists on the London Stock Exchange this month.
DLG publishes IPO prospectus
Direct Line Group published its prospectus this afternoon for an initial public offering.
OFT decision hit DLG float pricing, say analysts
The referral of the motor market to the Competition Commission has had a direct impact on Direct Line Group's pricing estimations as the company continues plans to float up to 33% of total share capital.
DLG expects £2.7bn value on flotation
Direct Line Group has announced a price range for its planned initial public offering of 160p to 195p per share.
Direct Line Group IPO prospectus could be issued by Friday
Royal Bank of Scotland could sell shares in Direct Line Group at a valuation that is lower than analysts had predicted.