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Develop North appoints regeneration specialist Michelle Percy as CEO to lead next growth phase

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  • Develop North PLC has named regeneration expert Michelle Percy as CEO as it embarks on a new growth phase linked to a £58 million fundraise.
  • Percy’s public-private partnership and regional development experience is expected to enhance Develop North’s role in financing impactful projects across the North East.
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Develop North appoints regeneration specialist Michelle Percy as CEO to lead next growth phase

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The latest announcement is out from TOC Property Backed Lending Trust ( (GB:DVNO) ).

Develop North PLC has appointed Michelle Percy as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, coinciding with the company’s next phase of growth following the publication of its prospectus and the launch of a £58 million fundraise. Percy brings extensive experience in public-private partnerships and major regeneration projects from nearly nine years at Newcastle City Council, as well as prior roles in significant commercial developments in Newcastle; her appointment, while not initially including a board seat, is expected to strengthen Develop North’s ability to channel capital into impactful regional projects and support its strategic ambition to drive inward investment and economic development in the North East.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DVNO) stock is a Hold with a £74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on TOC Property Backed Lending Trust stock, see the GB:DVNO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:DVNO Stock

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

The score is driven primarily by strong recent profitability, modest leverage, and solid free cash flow, complemented by an attractive dividend yield. These positives are tempered by weaker technical positioning (below key moving averages with negative MACD) and some uncertainty from uneven historical revenue and cash-conversion data.

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

More about TOC Property Backed Lending Trust

Develop North PLC is a North East England-based investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange that aims to provide shareholders with stable income and attractive total returns through a diversified portfolio of investments predominantly in the North East of England. Since its 2017 IPO, the company has deployed almost £90 million into projects across the North of England and Scotland, supporting an estimated 12,000 jobs and generating a gross development value of more than £280 million, positioning itself as a key regional finance provider for regeneration and development schemes.

Average Trading Volume: 8,327

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

For an in-depth examination of DVNO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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