PCF Group plc (AIM: PCF) is the AIM-quoted parent of the specialist bank, PCF Bank Limited. With the advent of the banking operation the Group now has the capability to increase its lending portfolio significantly, with target portfolio sizes of £350m in 2020 and £750m in 2022. The Group will retain its focus on portfolio quality, and has the capability to lend increasingly to prime segments of the finance market.
PCF Bank will offer retail savings products for individuals and will then deploy those funds through its two lending divisions:
The Group has a track record of strong financial performance and an efficient and scalable business model, with significant room to grow. Utilising its technologically advanced platform, the Bank will provide both depositors and borrowers with a high level of service and a straightforward, simple range of products tailored to suit their needs.
Tim Franklin (NE Chairman)
Thirty years in financial services.
Scott Maybury (Chief Exec)
Co-founded PCF Group plc and was previously Finance Director until 2008.
David Bull (FD)
Ex KPMG, Deutsche Bank and was interim Chief Financial Accountant at the Bank of England.
Robert Murray (MD)
Co-founded PCF Group plc .Thirty five years banking and finance experience. Heads the Business and Consumer Finance Divisions.
NED’s:
Christine Higgins, David Morgan, David Titmuss, Mark Brown
PCF Group plc announces that after more than 27 years in the roles of Managing Director and Company Secretary, Robert …
PCF Group plc, the AIM-listed specialist bank, today announces its preliminary unaudited results for the year ended 30 September 2020. …
In advance of our Preliminary Results which will be announced in early December 2020, the Group today provides a trading …
PCF Group plc, the AIM-listed specialist bank, today announces its interim results for the six-months ended 31 March 2020. The …
Further to market updates on 6 March and 7 April 2020, the Group today reports a trading update for the …
PCF, the AIM-listed specialist bank, will hold its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) at 10.00am today at 1 Cornhill, London, EC3V …
| Profit & Loss | 30 Sep 2020 £~000 | 30 Sep 2019 £~000 |
|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | 26,631 | 21,615 |
| Net fee & commission expense | (124) | 661 |
| Net operating income | 18,658 | 20,038 |
| Profit after tax | 1,453 | 6,394 |
| Dividend per share | - | 0.40p |
| Balance Sheet | 30 Sep 2020 £~000 | 30 Sep 2019 £~000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & balances at central bank | 24,731 | 7,371 |
| Total assets | 478,673 | 378,069 |
| (Total liabilities) | (419,307) | (319,314) |
| Total equity | 59,366 | 58,755 |
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Investors Chronicle (Dec 2018)
“Challenger bank PCF reports record results and a bullish outlook.”
Shares (Oct 2018)
“PCF surges on record increase in lending”
Panmure Gordon (House Broker – Dec 2018)
“Portfolio growth to be achieved a year ahead of target – given the strong portfolio growth and the recent acquisition of Azule, management expect to achieve their portfolio target of £350m a year a year ahead of scheule in FY2019.”
Stockdale (Oct 2018)
“In its first full year as a bank PCF has delivered record levels of new business originations up 75% YoY to £148m (2017: £85m) with August and September both record months. The lending portfolio increased 50% to to £219m (2017: £146m) and retail deposits increased 225% to £190m (2017: £53m).”
