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Hiscox Fundamentals
| Company Name | Hiscox | Last Updated | 18 Mar 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance | Sector | Nonlife Insurance |
| Shares in Issue (m) | 287.78 | Market Cap (£m) | 4,624.64 |
| PE Ratio | 35.63 | Div per Share (p) | 41.85 |
| Div Yield | 2.60 | Div Cover | 1.08 |
| EPS | 45.10 | EPS Growth (%) | 384.95 |
| PEG | 0.09 | DPS Growth (%) | 44.31 |
| Debt Ratio | 78.64 | Debt Equity Ratio | 1.00 |
| Net Gearing | 66.75 | Gross Gearing | 78.64 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 4.68 | Cash Equity Ratio | 55.62 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.00 | Current Ratio | 0.00 |
| Price To Book Value | 2.00 | ROCE | 1.27 |
Hiscox Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 Dividend | 09 May 2019 | 12 Jun 2019 | USD | 28.60 | 41.85 |
| H1 Dividend | 09 Aug 2018 | 11 Sep 2018 | USD | 13.25 | |
| H2 Dividend | 10 May 2018 | 12 Jun 2018 | GBX | 19.50 | 29.00 |
| H1 Dividend | 10 Aug 2017 | 13 Sep 2017 | GBX | 9.50 | |
| H2 Dividend | 11 May 2017 | 20 Jun 2017 | GBX | 19.00 | 27.50 |
| H1 Dividend | 04 Aug 2016 | 09 Sep 2016 | GBX | 8.50 | |
| Special Dividend | 10 Mar 2016 | 07 Apr 2016 | GBX | 16.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 10 Mar 2016 | 07 Apr 2016 | GBX | 16.00 | 24.00 |
| H1 Dividend | 06 Aug 2015 | 16 Sep 2015 | GBX | 8.00 | |
| Special Dividend | 26 Mar 2015 | 02 Apr 2015 | GBX | 45.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 26 Mar 2015 | 02 Apr 2015 | GBX | 15.00 | 22.50 |
| H1 Dividend | 06 Aug 2014 | 17 Sep 2014 | GBX | 7.50 | |
| Special Dividend | 19 Mar 2014 | 09 Apr 2014 | GBX | 36.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 19 Mar 2014 | 09 Apr 2014 | GBX | 14.00 | 21.00 |
Hiscox Company Financials
| Assets (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 61 | 49 | 48 |
| Intangible Assets | 205 | 138 | 124 |
| Investments | 526 | 378 | 402 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 793 | 564 | 574 |
| Stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debtors | 1,265 | 831 | 806 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 1,289 | 643 | 665 |
| Other Assets | 7,500 | 5,169 | 4,597 |
| Total Assets | 10,846 | 7,207 | 6,642 |
| Liabilities (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Creditors after 1 year | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 8,529 | 5,453 | 4,823 |
| Total Liabilities | 8,529 | 5,453 | 4,823 |
| Net assets | 2,317 | 1,754 | 1,818 |
| Equity (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | 34 | 19 | 19 |
| Share Premium | 58 | 27 | 18 |
| Profit / Loss | 137 | 31 | 355 |
| Other Equity | -145 | 239 | 292 |
| Preference & Minorities | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Capital Employed | 2,317 | 1,754 | 1,818 |
| Ratios | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 78.64 | 75.66 | 72.62 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Net Gearing | 66.75 | 66.74 | 62.61 |
| Gross Gearing | 78.64 | 75.66 | 72.62 |
| Assets / Equity | 4.68 | 4.11 | 3.65 |
| Cash / Equity | 55.62 | 36.64 | 36.56 |
| EPS | 45.10 | 9.30 | 119.80 |
| Cash Flow (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | 300 | 69 | 39 |
| Cashflow before financing | 241 | 72 | 26 |
| Increase in Cash | 443 | -2 | -124 |
| Income (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 2,659 | 1,998 | 1,788 |
| Cost of sales | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gross Profit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Profit | 172 | 51 | 375 |
| Pre-Tax profit | 137 | 31 | 355 |
| Profit / Loss for the year | 34 | 19 | 19 |
Hiscox Company Background
| Sector | Nonlife Insurance |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hiscox plc is a global specialist insurer, headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its ambition is to be a respected specialist insurer with a diverse portfolio by product and geography. The Hiscox Group employs over 3,300 people in 14 countries, and has customers worldwide. Through the retail businesses in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US, we offer a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers as well as homeowners. Internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance is underwritten through Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Re & ILS. |
| Latest Interim Date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 25 Feb 2019 |
Hiscox Directors
| Appointed | Director | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 1996 | Bronislaw Edmund Masojada | Chief Executive |
| 12 Sep 2016 | Hamayou Akbar Hussain | Chief Financial Officer |
| 16 May 2013 | Richard Colin Watson | Chief Underwriting Officer |
| 01 May 2001 | Robert Simon Childs | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Thomas Hurlimann | Non-Executive Director |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Michael Goodwin | Non-Executive Director |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Constantinos Miranthis | Non-Executive Director |
| 19 Nov 2015 | Colin Denis Keogh | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Robert John McMillan | Non-Executive Director |
| 20 May 2015 | Anne MacDonald | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jan 2013 | Caroline Jean Foulger | Non-Executive Director |
| 20 May 2015 | Lynn Carter | Non-Executive Director |
Hiscox Contact Details
| Company Name | Hiscox |
|---|---|
| Company Address | 1 Great St Helen's, London EC3A 6HX. |
| Company Telephone | +44 (0)20 7448 6000 |
| Company Website | http://www.hiscoxgroup.com/ |
Hiscox Advisors
| Auditor Name | KPMG Audit |
|---|---|
| Auditor Address | Crown House, 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM08, Bermuda. |
| Auditor Website | http://www.kpmg.com/ |
| Auditor Telephone | +1 (441) 295-5063 |
| Registrar Name | Capita Registrars |
| Registrar Address | 12 Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RT. |
| Registrar Website | http://www.capitaregistrars.com/ |
| Registrar Telephone | +44 (0)1534 847 000 |
| 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 | UBS Investment Bank |
| Adviser Address | 1 Finsbury Avenue, London EC2M 2PP. |
| Adviser Website | http://www.ibb.ubs.com/ |
| Adviser Telephone | +44 (0)20 7567 8000 |
| Solicitor Name | Allen & Overy LLP |
| Solicitor Address | One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD. |
| Solicitor Website | http://www.allenovery.com/ |
| Solicitor Telephone | +44 (0)20 3088 0000 |
| Stockbroker Name | n/a |
| Stockbroker Address | n/a |
| Stockbroker Website | n/a |
| Stockbroker Telephone | n/a |
