Primary Recommendations

Victoria - Tremendous acquisition opportunities

December 2020

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The slump in the UK economy will have persuaded many investors that the building product sector is one to be avoided. But some companies, often with the help of fresh management, are coping well in tough conditions and creating strong platforms for future growth.Established in 1895 in Kirkcaldy, the current equity story for Victoria really only started in 2012 with the appointment of Geoff Wilding, a New Zealander, as Executive Chairman. Since taking control of the once family dominated business, Wilding has used Victoria to execute acquisitions within the fragmented and largely privately held flooring industry in the UK, Europe and Australia, completing 13 astute landmark deals of ceramic and carpet businesses. The table on page ...

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Market Comment - December '20

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Victoria (January 2024)

Victoria - Stockpile of ceramic tiles built (January 2023)

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Victoria - Eps of 46.3p forecast for next year (August 2022)

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Victoria - Forecasts lifted 12% (November 2021)

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Victoria - Reports best ever Q3 (February 2021)

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Victoria (March 2017)

Victoria - 5-way share split (October 2016)

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Victoria (May 2016)

Victoria - Eps forecasts upgraded to 80.1p and 105.5p (April 2016)

Victoria - To double sales within 18 months to US$1bn (March 2016)

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Victoria PLC is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative flooring products. The Group has operations in the UK, Europe and Australia, employing approximately 2,600 people across more than 20 sites.