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Burford Capital Limited (NYSE: BUR) generates a steady flow of news as a global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Company announcements repeatedly describe Burford’s businesses as including litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities, and its news coverage reflects these themes.
On this page, readers can follow Burford Capital news related to its legal finance portfolio, financing activities, dividends and corporate governance. Recent press releases, many of which are furnished on Form 8-K, have covered topics such as unaudited financial results for quarterly and year-to-date periods, interim dividend declarations on ordinary shares and detailed updates on significant legal matters like the YPF case involving the Republic of Argentina.
Burford’s news flow also includes capital markets activity, such as private offerings of senior notes by its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, with guarantees provided on a senior unsecured basis by Burford Capital and certain subsidiaries. These releases explain the intended use of proceeds, including repayment or redemption of existing bonds and general corporate purposes.
In addition, Burford publishes thought leadership through its Burford Quarterly journal, which explores legal finance trends across sectors and jurisdictions. News items describe how legal finance is used to manage risk, unlock capital and support complex business disputes, highlighting Burford’s perspective on developments at the intersection of law and finance.
Investors and observers can use this news page to review Burford’s official communications, including earnings announcements, dividend decisions, updates on key legal matters and commentary on the evolving legal finance market, all drawn directly from the company’s own press releases and regulatory disclosures.
Burford Capital, a leading global finance and asset management firm, announced on June 21, 2024, that effective June 18, 2024, key executives including CEO Christopher Bogart, CIO Jonathan Molot, and Co-COOs Aviva Will and David Perla received an aggregate of 202,018 shares of Burford's ordinary stock. These distributions followed the executives' original investments in notional shares as part of the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) made during March and April 2022. Additionally, Burford issued a total of 208,691 new shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the NYSE, effective June 28, 2024. The new issuance brings Burford's total ordinary share capital to 220,057,785, with 219,387,838 shares having voting rights.
Burford Capital's latest Burford Quarterly highlights key economic and business trends impacting commercial disputes across various industries. Notably, the US healthcare sector sees increased consolidation and rising costs, leading to major disputes. The journal features expert insights on construction disputes, with a focus on megaprojects and AI challenges. Additionally, the impact of the Unified Patent Court in Europe is discussed, showcasing its influence on IP litigation. Judges at a recent conference argue against mandatory financial disclosure for legal finance, emphasizing its potential inefficiency. Co-COO David Perla underscores the comprehensive analysis of these industry-specific trends.
Burford Capital, a leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, announced the completion of open market purchases of 19,285 shares to satisfy non-employee directors' awards. These shares were acquired on June 4, 2024, at an average price of 1129.2549p per share. Additionally, shares were granted to several current and former non-employee directors under the 2021 Non-Employee Directors' Share Plan as compensation for their services. Notable grants include Rukia Baruti (2,467 shares), Pamela Corrie (2,352 shares), Robert Gillespie (2,467 shares), Christopher Halmy (4,246 shares), John Sievwright (5,803 shares), and Hugh Steven Wilson (1,950 shares).
Burford Capital, a global finance and asset management firm specializing in law, announced the planned purchase of 19,285 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange to fulfill awards to non-employee directors under the 2021 Non-Employee Directors' Share Plan.
Numis Securities, trading as Deutsche Numis, will handle the acquisition, valued at approximately £212,135, based on average closing prices from May 29 to May 31, 2024. A follow-up announcement will be made once the purchases are complete.
Burford Capital, a global finance firm focused on law, is set to join the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® Indexes after the US market opens on July 1, 2024. This marks the first entry of a legal finance firm into these indexes. Legal finance, an emerging asset class, is generally uncorrelated to market conditions. Burford's inclusion underscores its growth with investors and clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in October 2024, Burford boasts a multi-billion dollar portfolio. In 2023, a Burford-funded case yielded a $16 billion judgment, the largest in the history of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. CEO Christopher Bogart highlighted the growing demand for legal finance and a recent $325 million commitment with a Fortune 50 company. Russell indexes, benchmarked by $10.5 trillion in assets, are important for investment managers and institutional investors.
Burford Capital announced the results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting held on May 15, 2024. All resolutions were approved by shareholders, including a final dividend of 6.25¢ per share to be paid on June 14, 2024, to shareholders registered by May 24, 2024. Resolutions included receiving the 2023 financial accounts, re-electing directors, re-appointing Ernst & Young LLP as auditors, and authorizing directors for share issuance and market acquisitions. The approval rates were overwhelmingly positive, with the majority of votes in favor and minimal opposition.
Burford Capital's latest study, released on May 15, 2024, explores how senior legal and finance leaders across various industries manage litigation spend, legal cost, risk management, and department value optimization. Based on interviews with 400 professionals from ten industry sectors, the study highlights how economic, political, and societal changes influence legal strategies. Key findings include significant expected increases in litigation spend in construction, mining, pharma, and food sectors. Additionally, leaders in these sectors plan to innovate legal finance and technology. The study underscores a shift from legal departments being cost centers to sources of capital, exemplified by Burford's $325 million deal with a Fortune 500 company.
Burford Capital reports its first quarter 2024 results, showing highest cash receipts, realized gains, and continued case conclusions with moderate new business activity. The total revenues reflect expected business timing, while operating expenses decreased. The financial position remained stable, with a slight decrease in equity. The company provided detailed financial metrics and operational reviews for Q1 2024, highlighting positive and negative aspects of the business.
Burford Capital announces the release of its 1Q24 financial results on May 13, 2024, along with details for a conference call for investors and analysts. The company urges participants to dial in early to avoid access delays and offers a webcast link for remote viewing.
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