{"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-ff997dc73436/67cec08604bbfb9140195964?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meeting Vp’s CEO: Lee and the IC","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1741602925903-25701b34-ba41-41a5-9f43-1647fda93e35.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Anna Bielby took the helm at Vp in September 2023, a year after John took his own stake in the business. In this episode, Bielby, Lord Lee and IC associate editor Alex Newman discuss the equipment leasing group's history, business model, threats and opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, Alex and John wrap up with an update on Lord Lee’s portfolio, plus his take on defence stocks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Timestamps&nbsp;</strong></p><p>0:59 Introduction</p><p>3:57 Lord Lee’s history with the company</p><p>5:17 Business model &amp; threats</p><p>6:58 Hinkley Point</p><p>8:03 Rail demand&nbsp;</p><p>11:11 How it fits in Lord Lee’s portfolio</p><p>12:37 Questions from Lord Lee</p><p>15:33 Current trading outlook</p><p>17:49 Impact of tariffs</p><p>18:37 Dividend</p><p>22:38 2022 sale saga</p><p>25:24 Concerns over weak valuations</p><p>28:24 Financials</p><p>34:39 Changes to Lord Lee’s portfolio</p><p>36:24 Defence&nbsp;</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>*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"}