Burford Capital Issues New Shares to Satisfy Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards

An announcement from Burford Capital ( (GB:BUR) ) is now available.

Burford Capital has issued 8,940 new ordinary shares to satisfy the vesting of restricted share units under its 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan, following the realization of awards at the end of December 2025. The new shares will be admitted to trading on AIM in London and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, bringing Burford’s total issued share capital to 220,667,387 shares, of which 1,769,947 are held in treasury and excluded from voting. As a result, the company’s total voting rights will stand at 218,897,440, a key reference figure for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BUR) stock is a Hold with a £718.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Burford Capital stock, see the GB:BUR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BUR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BUR is a Neutral.

Burford Capital’s overall score reflects a mixed outlook. The strong balance sheet and improved cash flow are positive, but operational challenges and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The earnings call and corporate events provide some optimism, but legal uncertainties and valuation concerns limit the upside.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:BUR stock, click here.

More about Burford Capital

Burford Capital is a leading global finance and asset management firm focused on the legal sector, providing litigation finance, legal risk management, asset recovery, and a range of legal finance and advisory services. The company is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange and serves corporations and law firms worldwide through a global network of offices.

Average Trading Volume: 311,763

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.43B

Find detailed analytics on BUR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.