Neil Woodford
Investment | 9 Mar 18
‘Perfect storm’ for Woodford as another unquoted firm plans IPO
Another Neil Woodford-majority owned firm has announced plans to float as the heavy-weight manager nears the regulator’s 10% limit on unlisted holdings.
Woodford favourite Provident’s share price sinks to 22-year low
Provident Financial’s shares have sunk to their lowest point since 1996 as rumours swirled that the firm might include a £500m ($698.3m, €567.9m) rights issue in its annual results.
Investment | 22 Feb 18
Woodford flagship fund most sold in January
Neil Woodford’s flagship equity income vehicle topped The Share Centre’s most sold fund list in January, sharing the spotlight with several other big names in the UK retail space.
Woodford-backed start-ups reveal cash woes
Itaconix and RM2 International, two small-cap firms that are majority owned by Neil Woodford, have reported cash troubles in their latest trading updates. Elsewhere, the heavyweight UK manager has doubled his exposure to builder Crest Nicholson.
Woodford sticking with Capita
Days after Capita saw its shares plummet more than 40%, Neil Woodford has said he will not abandon his holdings in the business process outsourcing firm, even though “it has been a poor investment”.