Meeting Vp’s CEO: Lee and the IC

Anna Bielby took the helm at Vp in September 2023, a year after John took his own stake in the business. In this episode, Bielby, Lord Lee and IC associate editor Alex Newman discuss the equipment leasing group's history, business model, threats and opportunities.As always, Alex and John wrap up with an update on Lord Lee’s portfolio, plus his take on defence stocks. Timestamps 0:59 Introduction3:57 Lord Lee’s history with the company5:17 Business model & threats6:58 Hinkley Point8:03 Rail demand 11:11 How it fits in Lord Lee’s portfolio12:37 Questions from Lord Lee15:33 Current trading outlook17:49 Impact of tariffs18:37 Dividend22:38 2022 sale saga25:24 Concerns over weak valuations28:24 Financials34:39 Changes to Lord Lee’s portfolio36:24 Defence Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.