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Hays Fundamentals
| Company Name | Hays | Last Updated | 17 Apr 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Goods & Services | Sector | Support Services |
| Shares in Issue (m) | 1,457.15 | Market Cap (£m) | 2,265.87 |
| PE Ratio | 13.59 | Div per Share (p) | 3.81 |
| Div Yield | 2.48 | Div Cover | 2.96 |
| EPS | 11.44 | EPS Growth (%) | 18.43 |
| PEG | 0.74 | DPS Growth (%) | 18.32 |
| Debt Ratio | 3.25 | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.03 |
| Net Gearing | 45.42 | Gross Gearing | 53.57 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 2.15 | Cash Equity Ratio | 17.55 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | Current Ratio | 1.44 |
| Price To Book Value | 3.23 | ROCE | 32.94 |
Hays Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 Dividend | 07 Mar 2019 | 12 Apr 2019 | GBX | 1.11 | |
| Special Dividend | 04 Oct 2018 | 16 Nov 2018 | GBX | 5.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 04 Oct 2018 | 16 Nov 2018 | GBX | 2.75 | 3.81 |
| H1 Dividend | 01 Mar 2018 | 12 Apr 2018 | GBX | 1.06 | |
| Special Dividend | 05 Oct 2017 | 17 Nov 2017 | GBX | 4.25 | |
| H2 Dividend | 05 Oct 2017 | 17 Nov 2017 | GBX | 2.26 | 3.22 |
| H1 Dividend | 02 Mar 2017 | 07 Apr 2017 | GBX | 0.96 | |
| H2 Dividend | 13 Oct 2016 | 11 Nov 2016 | GBX | 1.99 | 2.90 |
| H1 Dividend | 03 Mar 2016 | 05 Apr 2016 | GBX | 0.91 | |
| H2 Dividend | 08 Oct 2015 | 13 Nov 2015 | GBX | 1.80 | 2.67 |
| H1 Dividend | 05 Mar 2015 | 08 Apr 2015 | GBX | 0.87 | |
| H2 Dividend | 08 Oct 2014 | 14 Nov 2014 | GBX | 1.80 | 2.63 |
Hays Company Financials
| Assets (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 29 | 24 | 20 |
| Intangible Assets | 247 | 242 | 242 |
| Investments | 99 | 23 | 24 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 375 | 289 | 286 |
| Stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debtors | 1,010 | 908 | 764 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 123 | 112 | 63 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total Assets | 1,509 | 1,309 | 1,119 |
| Liabilities (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | 785 | 717 | 605 |
| Creditors after 1 year | 24 | 6 | 57 |
| Other Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 808 | 723 | 661 |
| Net assets | 701 | 586 | 458 |
| Equity (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Share Premium | 370 | 369 | 370 |
| Profit / Loss | 239 | 205 | 173 |
| Other Equity | 103 | 108 | 89 |
| Preference & Minorities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Capital Employed | 701 | 586 | 458 |
| Ratios | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 3.25 | 1.08 | 11.02 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Net Gearing | 45.42 | 46.66 | 53.47 |
| Gross Gearing | 53.57 | 55.22 | 59.09 |
| Assets / Equity | 2.15 | 2.23 | 2.45 |
| Cash / Equity | 17.55 | 19.10 | 13.74 |
| EPS | 11.44 | 9.66 | 8.72 |
| Cash Flow (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | 163 | 134 | 103 |
| Cashflow before financing | 124 | 113 | 89 |
| Increase in Cash | 13 | 43 | -28 |
| Income (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5,753 | 5,081 | 4,231 |
| Cost of sales | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gross Profit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Profit | 243 | 212 | 181 |
| Pre-Tax profit | 239 | 205 | 173 |
| Profit / Loss for the year | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Hays Company Background
| Sector | Support Services |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hays plc is the leading global specialist recruitment group. Hays has c.11,700 employees in 262 offices in 33 countries. In many of its global markets, the vast majority of professional and skilled recruitment is still done in-house, with minimal outsourcing to recruitment agencies, which presents substantial long-term structural growth opportunities. This has been a key driver of the diversification and internationalisation of the Group, with the International business representing c.77% of the Group's net fees, compared with 25% in 2005. |
| Latest Interim Date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 30 Aug 2018 |
Hays Directors
| Appointed | Director | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2007 | Alastair Richard Cox | Chief Executive |
| 01 May 2006 | Paul Venables | Finance Director |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Andrew David Martin | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 24 Feb 2015 | John Peter Williams | Non-Executive Director |
| 14 Dec 2015 | Mary Teresa Rainey | Non-Executive Director |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Susan Elizabeth Murray | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jun 2013 | Torsten Gunter Kreindl | Non-Executive Director |
Hays Contact Details
| Company Name | Hays |
|---|---|
| Company Address | 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2AF. |
| Company Telephone | +44 (0)20 7383 2266 |
| Company Website | http://www.hays-plc.com/ |
Hays Advisors
| Auditor Name | Deloitte & Touche LLP |
|---|---|
| Auditor Address | 2 New Street Square, London EC4A 3BZ. |
| Auditor Website | http://www.deloitte.com/ |
| Auditor Telephone | +44 (0)20 7936 3000 |
| Registrar Name | Equiniti |
| Registrar Address | Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA. |
| Registrar Website | http://www.equiniti.com/ |
| Registrar Telephone | 0871 384 2030 |
| Broker Name | UBS Investment Bank |
| Broker Address | 1 Finsbury Avenue, London EC2M 2PP. |
| Broker Website | http://www.ibb.ubs.com/ |
| Broker Telephone | +44 (0)20 7567 8000 |
| Adviser Name | Citigroup Global Markets |
| Adviser Address | Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB. |
| Adviser Website | http://www.citi.com/ |
| Adviser Telephone | +44 (0)20 7986 4000 |
| Solicitor Name | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP |
| Solicitor Address | 65 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1HS. |
| Solicitor Website | http://www.freshfields.com/ |
| Solicitor Telephone | +44 (0)20 7936 4000 |
| Stockbroker Name | Jefferies Hoare Govett |
| Stockbroker Address | Vintners Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London EC4V 3BJ. |
| Stockbroker Website | http://www.jefferies.com/ |
| Stockbroker Telephone | +44 (0)20 7029 8000 |
