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The latest announcement is out from Empiric Student Property ( (GB:ESP) ).
Empiric Student Property has granted nil-cost share options to chief executive Duncan Garrood and chief financial and sustainability officer Donald Grant under its long-term incentive and employee share schemes. Garrood received 926,809 nil-cost options and separately exercised 5,738 options at 69.7p, while Grant was awarded 97,550 nil-cost options, moves that strengthen equity-based remuneration for senior management and further align leadership incentives with shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ESP) stock is a Hold with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Empiric Student Property stock, see the GB:ESP Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:ESP Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ESP is a Neutral.
Empiric Student Property’s overall stock score is driven by strong corporate events and solid financial performance. However, technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, which weighs down the score. The valuation is reasonable, but not enough to counteract the technical weaknesses. The acquisition by Unite Group is a significant positive, expected to enhance strategic positioning and shareholder value.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:ESP stock, click here.
More about Empiric Student Property
Empiric Student Property plc is an internally managed UK real estate investment trust that owns, develops and operates modern, predominantly direct-let, premium studio-led student accommodation serving key UK universities. Listed on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange since 2014, the company focuses on high-quality, studio-focused properties targeting more affluent student segments, which it manages through its Hello Student operating platform.
Average Trading Volume: 4,294,842
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £522.7M
Learn more about ESP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.