FirstGroup PLC FGP

Latest Morningstar Commentary
DateAuthor Headline
27/02/2013Alanna Petroff The Top 20 Dividend Stocks
DIG THE DATA: Morningstar data reveal the 20 highest yielding stocks on the FTSE 350 for February 2013
07/12/2012Shore Capital Pension Tweaks May Impact FTSE 350 Stocks
The Autumn Statement may lead to changes in corporate pension rules and we list 10 FTSE 350 companies that may be impacted by any regulatory easing
05/10/2012Rodney Hobson Biking Business and Train Troubles
A discussion of the West Coast debacle, Halfords surprise sales spike and the latest performance at Tesco and Sainsbury
03/10/2012Alanna Petroff Investors in Wait-and-See Mode
WEDNESDAY MARKET UPDATE: Markets were generally quiet, but shares in Tesco, Sainbury and First Group made significant moves
Regulatory News Abstract
DateType Story
18/04/2013Acquisition OFT - Merger update
OFT is considering whether the completed acquisition by The Diamond Bus Company Ltd of the bus business of the company in Redditch and Kidderminster has resulted in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services
09/04/2013Trading Statement Trading in line with expectations
ce - "Trading during the period is in line with our expectations"
26/03/2013Business Event Statement regarding rail franchises
The company confirms that First Capital Connect franchise will continue beyond its current planned end date of 14 September 2013. As previously indicated the Department for Transport are to exercise the option in the current contract of a 28 week extension. The First Great Western franchise will continue beyond its current end date of 31 March 2013. Under the terms of the current franchise agreement the 28 week extension period will be activated. The First TransPennine Express franchise will continue beyond its current end date of April 2015
15/02/2013Acquisition OFT - Merger update
The OFT announces the completion of acquisition by Glenvale Transport Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stagecoach plc, of the assets and business operating out of the Birkenhead, Chester and Wrexham depots of the company
30/01/2013Business Event First Great Western and First Capital Connect
The company notes that the First Great Western franchise will continue beyond its current end date of 31 March 2013. Under the terms of the current franchise agreement the 28 week extension period will be activated. The First Capital Connect franchise will also continue beyond the current planned end date of 14 September 2013. The current contract includes an option to extend the duration for 28 weeks