{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/a4c5de36-8260-4222-8e38-ff997dc73436/6661df2df688a100124dd022?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hollywood Bowl’s success & National Grid’s £7bn equity raise: The Companies and Markets Show","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1717689947559-8dffd0a2ff4ccf471bdd20aea5f0cddd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Jennifer Johnson begins this week’s podcast by discussing<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/06/03/hollywood-bowl-looks-good-value-and-reports-record-revenues/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hollywood Bowl’s (BOWL) </strong>results</a>. Jennifer, Dan and Julian weigh in on the company’s successes and growth prospects, the factors underpinning its dividend prospects, and its current valuation case.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/05/23/national-grid-raises-7bn-for-grid-overhaul-plan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>National Grid (NG.)</strong></a><strong> </strong>is next on the roster. Alex Hamer shares how the electricity giant surprised the market by securing the largest equity raise the London market has seen in almost a decade at £7bn. Alex and Dan discuss the rights issue’s importance for shareholders, what the money will be used for, and the impact the upcoming election will have on new grid investment.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Last up, Dave Baxter dives into the <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/05/30/lessons-from-nick-train-s-latest-apology/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">latest apology from UK fund manager Nick Train</a> on Finsbury Growth &amp; Income's (FGT) shares lagging the FTSE All-Share. Dave and Dan discuss where the fund went wrong, the holdings it’s increasing exposure to and the prospects for the portfolio in general.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>1:25 Hollywood Bowl (BOWL)</p><p>14:28 National Grid (NG.)</p><p>27:44 The latest apology from Nick Train</p><p><br></p><p>Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit <a href=\"http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.</p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}