Who agreed to acquire Ramsdens in June 2026?

Ramsdens Holdings is a UK-based financial services and retail company operating pawn broking, foreign exchange, and money lending businesses across multiple locations in the United Kingdom. The company operates as a mid-cap listed entity on the London Stock Exchange, serving consumers through its network of high street stores offering secured lending, currency exchange, and related financial services. As a specialist consumer finance and retail operator, Ramsdens generates revenue primarily from interest on loans, foreign exchange margins, and ancillary service fees.

Sector: Insurance
Market: AIM

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What offer did Shore Capital urge Ramsdens Holdings shareholders to accept?

Shore Capital urged Ramsdens Holdings shareholders to accept FirstCash Holdings' recommended cash offer of 600p per share (609p including a 9p interim dividend), valuing Ramsdens at about £206m and noting a c.35% premium to the prior close.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

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How large was Ramsdens' pawnbroking loan book according to the May 2026 trading update?

The May 2026 trading update disclosed a pawnbroking loan book of approximately £14.1m, up about 24% versus the September year end.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

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What did Ramsdens report for the six months to 31 March 2026 in its interim results?

For the six months to 31 March 2026 Ramsdens reported revenue of £83.7m, gross profit of £40.1m, profit before tax of £16.7m and basic EPS of 37.9p; the Board now expects FY26 PBT of £30.0m–£33.0m.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

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What conditions must be met for the Ramsdens Holdings scheme to complete?

Completion of the Ramsdens Holdings scheme is conditional on FCA change‑in‑control clearance, CMA approval and court sanction of the scheme.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

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What did AJ Bell say about Ramsdens Holdings' expected earnings for the year to September 2026?

AJ Bell said Ramsdens Holdings is expected to report record annual earnings for the year to September 2026, citing operational momentum and balance‑sheet resilience.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

Identifiers

Ticker: RFX
Market: AIM
ISIN: GB00BDR6V192
LEI: 2138004439PRUV6WB123

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Timeline

Shore Capital urges Ramsdens shareholders to accept FirstCash's 600p takeover bid

FirstCash launches recommended cash takeover of Ramsdens Holdings

Ramsdens set for record year after fourth upgrade, broker eyes upside

Ramsdens upgrades FY26 profit guidance after record first half

Ramsdens upgrades profit guidance as pawnbroker sees strong start to year

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