WH Ireland to exceed full-year targets

STOCKBROKER WH Ireland said it expects full-year revenues and earnings to beat market expectations.

In a brief trading update the firm, which has an office in Leeds, said this was down to a strong second half performance from its private wealth management and corporate brooking divisions.

It said: “These results will have been achieved after substantial one off costs incurred during the year. The board looks forward to the year ahead with increasing confidence.”

In February WH Ireland acquired the Seymour Pierce private client business and later in the year settled with former chief executive Paul Compton who sued for unfair dismissal and breach of contract regarding a share agreement.

Full year results will be released at the end of February.