CBG (CBG) News
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FTSE 100 rises as AstraZeneca lifts healthcare sector
London's FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday, lifted by pharmaceutical stocks after AstraZeneca agreed to take a $2 billion stake in Summit Therapeutics to advance cancer research.The blue-chip FTSE 100 index CURRENCYCOM:UK100 rose
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 09:47 AM UTC
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Close Brothers trims pre—tax loss, pulls final dividend
Close Brothers' pre-tax operating loss fell 51% to £60.3m, while adjusted operating profits dropped 17% to £120.3m amid business repositioning and softer income. Adjusted operating income slipped 6% to £642.9m, with net
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Close Brothers Shares Surge After Merchant Bank Raises Cost-Cutting Target
By Michael HennesseyClose Brothers Group shares gained after the U.K. merchant bank said its cost-saving program is progressing ahead of schedule, while loan book growth accelerated.Shares advanced 11% to 426.65 pence du
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC
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Close Brothers Group Says Loan Book Growth Accelerated Through Second Half Of FY 2026
Close Brothers Group PLC LSE:CBG
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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Astrazeneca to invest $2bn in Summit Therapeutics, AG Barr backs FY expectations
STOCKS TO WATCHAstrazeneca will invest $2bn in US biopharma Summit Therapeutics, the British drugs giant confirmed on Tuesday. Under the terms of the deal, Astrazeneca will buy newly-issued equity in the New York-listed
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Close Brothers profit beats expectations as restructuring progresses
Close Brothers LSE:CBG reported full-year adjusted operating profit ahead of estimates on Tuesday, as cost-cutting measures and a stabilising lending business helped offset the impact of motor finance compensation costs.
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC
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Close Brothers FY 2026 adjusted profit falls; not paying annual dividend
OverviewOutlookResult DriversCompany press release:Key DetailsAnalyst CoverageReuters Recommended ReadsFor questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feed
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC
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Close Brothers Sees Modest Increase in FY27 Return on Tangible Equity on FY26
Close Brothers Sees Modest Increase in FY27 Return on Tangible Equity on FY26
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Now Expect to Exceed GBP60M of Annualized Cost Savings by End of FY27
Close Brothers: Now Expect to Exceed GBP60M of Annualized Cost Savings by End of FY27
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Expect Adjusted Operating Expenses of GBP430M in FY27
Close Brothers: Expect Adjusted Operating Expenses of GBP430M in FY27
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:14 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Expect FY27 Net Interest Margin to Be Slightly Below FY26
Close Brothers: Expect FY27 Net Interest Margin to Be Slightly Below FY26
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:14 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Expect Underlying Loan Book Growth of 5%-10% in FY27
Close Brothers: Expect Underlying Loan Book Growth of 5%-10% in FY27
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:14 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Loan Book Was Flat at GBP9.5B in FY26
Close Brothers: Loan Book Was Flat at GBP9.5B in FY26
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:13 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Motor Finance Provision Now Stands at About GBP320M
Close Brothers: Motor Finance Provision Now Stands at About GBP320M
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:13 AM UTC
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Close Brothers FY26 Operating Pretax Loss GBP60.3M
Close Brothers FY26 Operating Pretax Loss GBP60.3M
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC
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Close Brothers FY26 Operating Income GBP651M
Close Brothers FY26 Operating Income GBP651M
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC
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Close Brothers FY26 Net Interest Income GBP538.5M
Close Brothers FY26 Net Interest Income GBP538.5M
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC
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Close Brothers FY26 Adjusted Operating Profit GBP120.3M
Close Brothers FY26 Adjusted Operating Profit GBP120.3M
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Added GBP165M to Provision for FCA's Motor Finance Consumer Redress Program
Close Brothers: Added GBP165M to Provision for FCA's Motor Finance Consumer Redress Program
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Year-End CET1 Ratio Remains Elevated at 14.1%
Close Brothers: Year-End CET1 Ratio Remains Elevated at 14.1%
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Remain Fully Committed to Returning Group to Double-Digit Returns by FY28
Close Brothers: Remain Fully Committed to Returning Group to Double-Digit Returns by FY28
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC
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Close Brothers: Delivered GBP36M of Annualized Savings in FY26 Against Target of GBP25M
Close Brothers: Delivered GBP36M of Annualized Savings in FY26 Against Target of GBP25M
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:05 AM UTC
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Close Brothers Group: Cost-Savings Program Progressing Ahead of Schedule
Close Brothers Group: Cost-Savings Program Progressing Ahead of Schedule
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 06:04 AM UTC
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Close Brothers Group director PDMR shareholding notification filed
Close Brothers Group PLC notified transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities in its ordinary shares of 25p each, with notification received on 8 September 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC