NCC Group PLC (GB:NCC)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
116.00 p
▼(-19.56% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:12/19/25
NCC Group plc's overall stock score is primarily influenced by its financial performance, which shows strong cash flow management and a stable balance sheet despite revenue and profitability challenges. Technical analysis indicates neutral momentum, while valuation suggests the stock may be overvalued. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events means these factors do not impact the score.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
A 39.13% increase in free cash flow shows durable cash conversion ability despite revenue weakness. Strong FCF supports reinvestment in services, funds managed-security subscriptions and escrow operations, reduces refinancing risk and gives flexibility to navigate multi-quarter recoveries.
Negative Factors
Significant revenue decline
A 26.36% year decline in revenue is a durable headwind: it erodes scale economics, reduces bargaining power with clients and suppliers, and constrains investment in growth initiatives. Without sustained revenue recovery, margin and market-position pressures can persist over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
A 39.13% increase in free cash flow shows durable cash conversion ability despite revenue weakness. Strong FCF supports reinvestment in services, funds managed-security subscriptions and escrow operations, reduces refinancing risk and gives flexibility to navigate multi-quarter recoveries.
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NCC Group plc (NCC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£320.98M
Dividend Yield2.16%
Average Volume (3M)888.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.5
Beta (1Y)0.83
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees2,200
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding290,537,350
10 Day Avg. Volume713,002
30 Day Avg. Volume888,210
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.16
Price to Book (P/B)2.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio15.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£307.61M
NCC Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NCC Group plc engages in the cyber and software resilience business in the United Kingdom, the Asian-Pacific, North America, and Europe. It operates in two segments, Assurance and Software Resilience. The company offers assessment and advisory ser...
How the Company Makes Money
NCC Group makes money primarily by selling cybersecurity and software assurance services to organisations under project-based engagements and recurring managed-service contracts. A major revenue stream comes from its Cyber Security division, where...
NCC Group plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
45
Neutral
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | May 2024 | May 2023 | May 2022 | May 2021 | May 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 324.40M | 238.90M | 322.13M | 335.10M | 314.80M | 270.50M |
| Gross Profit | 123.60M | 68.40M | 112.05M | 109.40M | 112.90M | 90.90M |
| EBITDA | 4.60M | 13.90M | 7.58M | 24.50M | 54.60M | 37.00M |
| Net Income | -24.90M | 17.10M | -24.90M | -4.60M | 23.00M | 10.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 433.30M | 343.30M | 433.30M | 501.40M | 576.40M | 432.30M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 18.00M | 12.50M | 29.80M | 34.10M | 73.20M | 116.50M |
| Total Debt | 87.30M | 22.80M | 102.70M | 113.70M | 158.20M | 67.60M |
| Total Liabilities | 198.30M | 136.80M | 198.30M | 223.20M | 283.20M | 166.10M |
| Stockholders Equity | 235.00M | 206.50M | 235.00M | 278.20M | 293.20M | 266.20M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 20.70M | 28.80M | 20.20M | 24.80M | 46.60M | 34.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 27.30M | 33.50M | 26.40M | 32.10M | 54.80M | 38.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 3.70M | 56.30M | 2.60M | -6.30M | -161.20M | -4.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -49.40M | -90.80M | -47.40M | -67.30M | 61.80M | -6.80M |
NCC Group plc Technical Analysis
Negative
144.20
Price Trends
128.16
Negative
133.54
Negative
138.01
Negative
Market Momentum
-4.00
Positive
30.40
Neutral
13.12
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:NCC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 144.2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 122.35, above the 50-day MA of 128.16, and above the 200-day MA of 138.01, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -4.00 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.40 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 13.12 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:NCC.
NCC Group plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | £421.66M | 11.06 | 58.56% | 3.58% | 18.44% | 33.73% | |
70 Outperform | £444.98M | 71.10 | 1.53% | 1.73% | -0.18% | 11.49% | |
65 Neutral | £320.10M | 52.26 | 7.57% | 1.04% | 10.93% | 12.30% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | £725.19M | 114.13 | 64.11% | ― | 18.75% | -93.75% | |
54 Neutral | £320.98M | 26.54 | 7.75% | 2.16% | ― | ― | |
52 Neutral | £395.96M | -3.56 | -17.62% | ― | 5.83% | -663.14% |
* Technology Sector Average
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NCC Group plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Buyback With Further Share Purchases and Cancellations
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 408,998 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 115.35 pence per share through Peel Hunt. The company intends to cancel these s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Confirms Updated Capital Structure
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 405,703 ordinary shares at prices between 117.20p and 118.00p on 25 March 2026 through Peel Hunt, at a volume-weighted average price of 117.59p. The company intends to cancel these s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Cancels 404,900 Shares
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 404,900 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 115.18 pence per share as part of its previously announced share buyback programme executed through Peel Hunt LLP. The company intends to cancel these shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback With Further Share Repurchases and Cancellations
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 351,924 of its 1p ordinary shares on 23 March 2026 via Peel Hunt LLP, paying a volume-weighted average price of 118.15 pence within a range of 116.20 to 119.00 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, which ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group tightens capital base with latest share buyback and cancellation
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 485,371 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 120.52 pence under its recently announced share buyback programme, and intends to cancel these shares, reducing its share capital. The move marginally lowe...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Cancels 484,325 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 484,325 of its own ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 118.32 pence under its recently announced share buyback programme, with all acquired shares intended for cancellation. Following completion of t...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Executives Add Shares Under UK Incentive Plan
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
NCC Group has disclosed that several senior executives, including chief executive Mike Maddison and chief financial officer Guy Ellis, have made monthly purchases of ordinary shares under the company’s UK Share Incentive Plan. The transactio...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Buyback With £1.13m Share Repurchase and Planned Cancellation
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 933,020 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 121.48 pence per share as part of its previously announced share buyback programme executed through Peel Hunt LLP. The company intends to cancel these shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback With 800,000-Share Repurchase
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 800,000 of its 1p ordinary shares on 17 March 2026 via Peel Hunt LLP, at prices between 117.40p and 120.40p with a volume-weighted average price of 119.46p. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing its iss...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Cancels Nearly 900,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 897,594 of its ordinary 1p shares on 16 March 2026 via Peel Hunt LLP at a volume-weighted average price of 123.56 pence, with trades executed between 121.40 pence and 124.20 pence on the London Stock Exchange. The com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Buyback With 890,000-Share Repurchase
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 890,112 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 128 pence per share through broker Peel Hunt LLP as part of its recently announced share buyback programme. The company plans to cancel these shares, which...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback with Cancellation of 882,252 Shares
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
NCC Group plc has repurchased 882,252 of its 1p ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 through Peel Hunt LLP, paying a volume-weighted average price of 128.85 pence within a trading range of 127.20 to 129.40 pence. The company intends to cancel these sh...
Stock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
NCC Group Advances Buyback With New Share Repurchase and Planned Cancellation
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 945,718 ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 through Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average price of 132.59 pence, with prices ranging between 130.40 pence and 133.00 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, which w...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Clarifies Voting Rights Position
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme by repurchasing 956,854 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 via Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average price of 132.94 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, which will reduce the numb...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Cancels Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction
Neutral
Mar 10, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 377,393 of its 1p ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 via Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average price of 131.77p, with the shares to be cancelled, reducing the number of shares in issue to 299,350,512. The transaction forms ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Share Buybacks, Tightens Share Capital Base
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 442,091 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 132.774 pence, with the intention to cancel the stock. This latest move t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Extends Buyback With £1.38m Share Purchase, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme with the purchase of 1,049,957 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 at prices between 129.8p and 134.0p, at a weighted average of 131.3664p, via Investec Bank. The company intends to cancel these ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Deepens Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 292,322 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 127.9 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Including this latest tranche, the comp...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of 824,358 Shares
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 824,358 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 123.40p and 127.60p, with a volume‑weighted average of 125.1902p. The company intend...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Continues Buyback With 824,000-Share Repurchase and Planned Cancellation
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 824,358 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 at prices between 123.40p and 127.60p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 125.19p. The company intends to cancel these shares, bri...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Confirms Voting Share Capital
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 472,000 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 126.80p and 131.20p, with a volume‑weighted average of 128.7881p. The company intends to cancel...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
NCC Group presses ahead with Escode sale and tightens cyber security focus
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
NCC Group will proceed with the £275m sale of its Escode business to TDR Capital, a move that will refocus the company as a pure-play global cyber security and resilience provider and is expected to trigger plans for a substantial capital ret...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Tightens Share Base With Latest Buyback and Capital Update
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 638,715 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume‑weighted average price of 133.42 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The company plans to cancel these shares, bringing to...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Extends Buyback, Lifting Capital Return and Shareholder Concentration
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 114,907 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 133.8492 pence as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be cancelled. This latest transaction brings total buybacks since the program...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Tightening Share Capital
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 426,862 ordinary shares on 25 February at a volume-weighted average price of 130.47 pence and intends to cancel these shares. Including this tranche, the company has bought back 11,...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Expands Share Buyback and Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 348,713 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 129.724 pence per share via Investec Bank as part of its ongoing buyback programme, and intends to cancel these shares. This latest tranche brings total repurc...
Stock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Cancels Further Stock
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 799,501 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 124.40p and 130.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 126.4388p, and plans to cancel these shares as part of its ongoing buyba...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback With New 221,205-Share Repurchase
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 221,205 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 131.40p and 134.40p, with a volume-weighted average price of 132.9190p, and intends to cancel these shares as part of its ongoing buyback pro...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Tightening Share Count
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
NCC Group has bought back 500,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of about 133.1 pence per share as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme, and intends to cancel these shares. Including this latest tranche, the company h...
Business Operations and Strategy
NCC Group to Showcase Cyber Growth Strategy at March Capital Markets Event
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
NCC Group plc, a global cyber security and software escrow specialist, operates across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, providing cyber resilience solutions for public and private sector organisations. Leveraging a workforce of about 2,000...
Business Operations and Strategy
NCC Group executives add shares under UK incentive plan
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed a series of routine share purchases by senior executives under its UK Share Incentive Plan, reinforcing management’s direct equity participation in the business. Chief executive Mike Maddison, chief financial offi...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Buyback, Tightens Share Capital and Voting Base
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 199,346 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 135.5212 pence, with the intention to cancel these shares. This latest tranch...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback and Updates Share Capital Structure
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 158,629 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 at prices between 132.60p and 136.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 133.9122p. The company intends to cancel these shares, bring...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Tightens Share Base with Latest Buyback and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
NCC Group has bought back 700,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 133.51 pence via Investec Bank, and intends to cancel them as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme. The latest transaction brings total buybacks sinc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group advances buyback as it refines capital and voting structure
Positive
Feb 16, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme by repurchasing 579,167 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 134.4721 pence, with the shares to be cancelled, reducing the share count and potentially enhanci...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 645,517 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 134.2940 pence and intends to cancel these shares. Including this latest transaction, the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group presses ahead with buyback, trims share count and voting rights
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 667,952 ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 135.43 pence through Investec Bank, with the stated intention of cancelling the shares. Includi...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Buyback With Further Share Purchases for Cancellation
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 660,983 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 136.0321 pence on 10 February 2026, with the intention of cancelling them. Including these latest purchases, the compan...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group tightens share base with latest buyback tranche
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 825,045 ordinary shares on 9 February at a volume-weighted average price of 134.1758 pence through Investec Bank, with the company intending to cancel these shares. Including this l...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group CFO Exercises Share Award and Sells Stock to Cover Tax
Neutral
Feb 9, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed a director dealing involving its Chief Financial Officer, Guy Ellis, in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. The transaction relates to the exercise of a Restricted Shar...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Clarifies Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Feb 9, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 438,167 ordinary shares at a volume‑weighted average price of 133.3191 pence on 6 February 2026 via Investec Bank and stating its intention to cancel these shar...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of 800,962 Shares
Positive
Feb 6, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme with the repurchase of 800,962 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 134.1723 pence, with prices ranging between 132.20 pence and 135.20 pence. The company ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Set to Reduce Share Capital
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 702,406 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 at prices between 133.20p and 135.60p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 134.0740p, through Investec Bank. The company i...
Stock Buyback
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Nearly 800,000 Shares
Positive
Feb 4, 2026
NCC Group has repurchased 797,018 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 136.00p and 141.60p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 139.4002p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The company inte...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group CEO Exercises Deferred Bonus Shares and Sells Portion to Cover Tax
Neutral
Feb 3, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed a director shareholding transaction involving its Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maddison, in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Maddison exercised awards under the com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Updates Voting Share Capital
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
NCC Group has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 597,066 ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 140.1501 pence per share through Investec Bank and intends to cancel these shares. Includi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Expands Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Newly Repurchased Shares
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 201,150 ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 through Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 140.42 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. This takes total re...
Executive/Board Changes
NCC Group Executives Exercise Share Awards and Sell Portion to Cover Tax Liabilities
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed transactions by senior executives involving the exercise of share-based incentives and the sale of a portion of those shares to meet tax obligations. Chief executive officer Mike Maddison exercised awards under the 2022...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Newly Repurchased Stock
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 396,465 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 through Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 141.0497 pence per share, with prices ranging between 140.00 and 143.40 penc...
Stock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback, Tightens Share Capital Base
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 192,328 ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 139.8209 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. This latest tranche b...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
NCC Group Grants Long-Term Share Awards to Senior Management
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
NCC Group plc has granted new share-based incentives to several senior executives, including CEO Mike Maddison, CFO Guy Ellis, CMO Angela Brown, CCO Peter Vorley and Chief People Officer Michelle Van de Velde, in the form of awards under its 2025&...
Stock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Repurchased Stock
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
NCC Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 353,269 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 139.9053 pence through Investec Bank, with the stated intention to cancel these shares...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Directors and Related Party Increase Holdings in Company Shares
Positive
Jan 27, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed several share purchases by its board members and related parties, as required under market regulations governing transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Lisa Stone, a person closely associated w...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Continues Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Newly Repurchased Shares
Neutral
Jan 27, 2026
NCC Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 184,564 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 138.80p and 141.20p, with a volume-weighted average price of 139.8487p. The company intends to can...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Advances Buyback Programme With Cancellation of 269,335 Shares
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 269,335 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 134.00p and 139.60p, with a volume-weighted average price of 137.8338p. The company intends to c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Eases Daily Limits on £70m Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
NCC Group plc has amended the terms of its existing share buyback programme, maintaining the overall cap of up to £70 million or 31 million ordinary shares but allowing daily purchases to exceed 25 per cent and remain below 50 per cent of the...
Executive/Board Changes
NCC Group Director Lynn Fordham Joins Board of Czechoslovak Group
Neutral
Jan 23, 2026
NCC Group plc has announced that independent non-executive director Lynn Fordham has taken on an additional role as a non-executive director at Czechoslovak Group, effective 23 January 2026. The cross-appointment broadens Fordham’s external ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
NCC Group Sells Escode to TDR Capital and Sharpens Focus on Core Cyber Security Business
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
NCC Group has agreed to sell its Escode software escrow and verification business to funds managed by TDR Capital for an enterprise value of £275m, with expected net cash proceeds of about £262.4m before roughly £10m of transaction ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
NCC Group Launches £70m Share Buyback Following Escode Disposal
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
NCC Group has launched a share buyback programme of up to £70 million or a maximum of 31 million shares following the disposal of its Escode business, with purchases to begin shortly and run until 31 January 2027, subject to renewal of repurc...
Business Operations and Strategy
NCC Group Executives Add Shares Through UK Incentive Plan
Positive
Jan 20, 2026
NCC Group plc has disclosed that several senior executives, including Chief Executive Officer Mike Maddison, Chief Financial Officer Guy Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer Angela Brown and Jayesh Patel, Managing Director of Escode, have each made mont...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
NCC Group Confirms Total Voting Rights at 315.2 Million Shares
Neutral
Dec 31, 2025
NCC Group plc has confirmed that its issued ordinary share capital now comprises 315,227,905 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, all carrying voting rights. The updated figure, published in line with UK disclosure and transparency requirements, provi...
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