Andy Hanson the Director of Equity Research at Zeus Capital chats to DirectorsTalk about Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) model, its focus at the moment, a Brexit risk, next steps, forecast visibility, risk and Andy’s valuation.
Andy is an experienced Equity Analyst and Fund Manager, joining Zeus Capital in May 2013 as an Equity Analyst covering support services and special situations. After gaining a postgraduate degree in finance, he joined a leading pan-European long short equity hedge fund. After six years investing in large cap European equities, Andy went on to manage a small and mid cap Global Growth Fund.
Watkin Jones Plc is one of the UK’s leading construction and development companies. Established in 1791, Watkin Jones has grown steadily over two centuries to become one of the most successful and respected names in the building, property development and construction industries. Watkin Jones is highly experienced in delivering new developments, ranging from homes to commercial, industrial and mixed use schemes and has successfully delivered more than 25,000 student units throughout the UK since 1999. Now led by Mark Watkin Jones, as Chief Operating Officer, the company are proud of their progressive and innovative reputation. They continue to build for today, and for the future, exactly as they have done for more than 200 years. The company joined the London Stock Exchange on 23 Mar 2016.
