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Ferguson plc (formerly Wolseley plc) is a leading multinational distributor of plumbing and heating products, headquartered in Wokingham, England. With a strong presence in the United States, the company operates under the brand name Ferguson Enterprises in North America.
Ferguson primarily supplies products for plumbing, HVAC, and other building services, catering to markets like repair, maintenance, improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure. It serves over 1 million customers and sources its extensive range of products from 37,000 suppliers.
The company engages its clientele through approximately 1,700 North American branches, telephone services, online platforms, and residential showrooms. In fiscal 2023, Ferguson reported nearly $30 billion in sales, with 95% of its revenue generated in the United States.
Recognized by Modern Distribution Management as North America's largest industrial and construction distributor, Ferguson has sold its UK business in 2021 to focus solely on the North American market.
Ferguson continues to achieve significant milestones and forge strategic partnerships, continuously enhancing its product offerings and market reach. The company's focus on customer-centric services and innovative solutions positions it as a key player in the industry.
Ferguson plc has announced the repurchase of 32,851 ordinary shares at a price of £105.40 per share as part of its $2 billion share buyback program on April 22, 2022. The total shares held in treasury is now 15,596,825, while the remaining shares in issue stand at 216,574,357. This transaction will aid shareholders in calculating their interests under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Further details on individual purchases are outlined in the attached announcement.
Ferguson PLC successfully closed a $1.0 billion bond offering on April 20, 2022. This includes $300 million in 4.25% notes due in 2027 and $700 million in 4.65% notes due in 2032. The proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. CFO Bill Brundage highlighted the offering as a sign of investor confidence in Ferguson’s business model and cash generation capabilities. Ferguson operates as a leading North American distributor across various sectors, with a market valuation of $23 billion.
Ferguson PLC has declared an interim dividend of US$0.84 per share, set to be paid on May 6, 2022. Shareholders had until April 8, 2022 to elect to receive dividends in GBP instead of USD. The dividend amount converts to 64.46 pence per share based on an exchange rate of 1.3031 GBP/USD. Shareholders on the register as of March 25, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET will be eligible for this payment.
Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 80,000 ordinary shares for Treasury on April 19, 2022, as part of its $2 billion share repurchase program.
The shares were purchased at a price of £102.206628 each, through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. Following this transaction, Ferguson holds a total of 15,564,280 shares in Treasury, with 216,606,902 ordinary shares remaining in circulation.
This repurchase is a strategic move to manage the company’s capital structure and enhance shareholder value.
Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 90,000 ordinary shares as part of its $2 billion share repurchase program on April 14, 2022. Each share was purchased at a price of £99.70743, executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. The total number of shares held in Treasury now amounts to 15,484,280, while the remaining shares in issue are 216,686,902. This transaction will aid shareholders in calculating their interests under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Ferguson plc has announced transactions involving Victoria Morrissey, its Chief Marketing Officer, regarding the vesting and disposal of ordinary shares. On April 12, 2022, Morrissey vested 1,345 shares at a price of £0.00, representing conditional shares granted in June 2021 under the Ferguson Group Performance Ordinary Share Plan 2019. Additionally, 600 shares were disposed of at £97.30 each, totaling £58,380. Another transaction involved the vesting of 572 shares, with a subsequent disposal of 255 shares at the same price per share. This notification complies with the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
Ferguson plc announced on April 13, 2022, the repurchase of 140,000 ordinary shares at £97.741342 each as part of its $2 billion share repurchase program. Following this buyback, the company now holds 15,395,299 shares in Treasury, with a total of 216,775,883 ordinary shares remaining in circulation. This transaction is significant for shareholders as it impacts the calculation of their interests under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The shares will be retained in Treasury and the transaction was executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited.
Ferguson plc has initiated a £450 million share buyback program as part of its ongoing $2 billion repurchase initiative. The program, in collaboration with Barclays, will run from April 13, 2022 to June 23, 2022. This action is aimed at reducing the company’s capital and managing shares for employee awards. The company holds authorization to purchase up to 22,186,462 shares, with plans to seek further shareholder approval in late 2022 if the program remains open. The shares will be acquired on the London and New York Stock Exchanges.
Ferguson plc announced the repurchase of 150,000 ordinary shares at a price of £96.78 each, as part of its $2 billion share repurchase program. The transaction took place on April 6, 2022. Following this purchase, the company holds 15,100,299 shares in Treasury. The total number of ordinary shares now issued stands at 217,070,883.
This repurchase initiative is part of Ferguson's strategy to enhance shareholder value. Detailed transaction information is provided in accordance with market regulations.
Ferguson plc has announced the repurchase of 140,000 ordinary shares at a price of £101.80 each as part of its $2 billion share repurchase program on April 4, 2022. These shares will be held in treasury, increasing the total treasury shares to 14,950,299. Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares outstanding will be 217,220,883, which shareholders can use to calculate their interests per the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.