{"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-ff997dc73436/6940363680257c9e35ef594a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"CEO of Venture Life & end of year roundup: Lee and The IC","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1765817969990-f7ec985a-8fba-4945-86be-52d8c6c8267f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Alex Newman and Lord Lee are joined by Jerry Randall, CEO of Venture Life <strong>(VLG)﻿</strong>, a leader in the consumer self-care market. They discuss the company's history, the outlook for the wider sector and potential upcoming acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Alex and Lord Lee then discuss recent changes to Lord Lee's portfolio, including his moves involving British house builders <strong>Taylor Wimpey (TW)</strong>, and new position in food and beverage operator <strong>SSP Group (SSPG).</strong> Alex and Lord Lee end with a look back on the last year of investing and how Lord Lee's Isa and non-Isa portfolios have performed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>2:15 Background on Venture Life</p><p>3:36 Selling off the manufacturer</p><p>6:09 How Lord Lee found Venture Life</p><p>8:03 Jerry Randall's background</p><p>9:07 Raising money from markets</p><p>11:59 Wellness industry &amp; compliance</p><p>16:18 Acquisitions &amp; future deals</p><p>28:20 Potential for dividends</p><p>32:41 Lord Lee on the budget</p><p>33:58 Update on Lord Lee's portfolio</p><p>35:47 ISA changes</p><p>38:03 Taylor Wimpey (TW)</p><p>40:03 New position in SSP</p><p>42:02 End of year portfolio roundup</p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}