Burford Capital Stock Price, News & Analysis

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has announced the pound sterling conversion rate for its 2024 final dividend. The company will pay a dividend of 6.25 US cents per ordinary share, which converts to 4.625498 pence per share for shareholders receiving payment in GBP. The conversion rate was set at £1 = US$1.351206 on May 29, 2025. The dividend will be distributed on June 13, 2025 to shareholders who were on record as of May 23, 2025. This announcement from the leading global finance and asset management firm specializing in law provides clarity for international shareholders regarding their upcoming dividend payment.

Burford Capital (BUR) has announced a significant change in its MSCI country classification, transitioning from the United Kingdom to the United States. The reclassification will be implemented after market close on May 30, 2025, and become effective on June 2, 2025. As a result, Burford will be added to the MSCI USA Indexes and MSCI US Equity Standard and Small Cap Indexes, while being removed from the MSCI United Kingdom Indexes. This change is expected to trigger a shift in passive holdings from Burford's London-listed shares to its New York-listed shares in the near term.

Burford Capital (BUR) has released its unaudited financial results for Q1 2025, reporting strong performance during what is typically a slower seasonal period. The company, which specializes in legal finance and asset management, experienced new business and realization activity significantly above first quarter levels compared to recent years.

CEO Christopher Bogart highlighted the company's focus on three core areas for shareholder value: platform growth, portfolio cash realizations, and generating attractive capital returns. Bogart emphasized that the uncorrelated nature of legal finance positions Burford advantageously in the current volatile market environment.

Burford Capital (BUR) has announced an upcoming audio webcast for retail shareholders scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM BST. During the call, CEO Christopher Bogart and CFO Jordan Licht will discuss the company's financial results and address shareholder questions. Retail shareholders are required to pre-register for the event through a provided link and can submit questions in advance via email to IR@burfordcapital.com.

Burford Capital has released its latest Burford Quarterly, focusing on trends in legal finance and asset management. The Q2 2025 edition features expert insights on managing litigation costs and risks through financial tools.

Key articles examine:

• Evolution of US contingency fee practices and their intersection with legal tech and AI
• First-year data analysis from the United Patent Court (UPC)
• Enforcement outcomes in sovereign arbitration cases
• Strategic partnership between private equity and legal finance
• Five-year review of Dutch WAMCA mass claims system

The publication combines data analysis with expert commentary to showcase how legal finance is transforming both corporate and law firm operations. Vice Chair David Perla emphasizes the journal's role in demonstrating how legal finance serves as a strategic tool for cash flow optimization and risk management.

Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm specializing in law, has scheduled its Q1 2025 financial results release for May 7, 2025, at 8:00am EDT / 1:00pm BST.

The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 9:00am EDT / 2:00pm BST on the same day. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for quick access. Dial-in numbers include:

• USA: +1 (646) 307-1963
• USA & Canada toll-free: +1 (800) 715-9871
• UK: +44 (0)20 3481 4247
• UK toll-free: +44 800 260 6466

Access code: 88185. Early dial-in by 8:40am EDT is recommended. A live audio webcast and replay will be available online, and the financial results presentation will be posted on Burford's investor website before the call.

Burford Capital is responding to an ISS recommendation against the re-election of two directors, Christopher Halmy and Robert Gillespie, to its Board of Directors. ISS based its recommendation on concerns about ineffective internal financial reporting controls since 2021. Burford argues that ISS has conflated two separate issues: the SEC-driven modifications to valuation approach and the current material weakness in financial controls.

The company emphasizes that Glass Lewis supports both directors' re-election and highlights their significant contributions, including overseeing Burford's NYSE listing in 2020 and the successful transition to US GAAP reporting. The company also addresses ISS's recommendation against executive compensation, defending its use of carried interest allocations as a method to align management and shareholder interests.

Burford Capital has released new research highlighting significant untapped opportunities in patent monetization. The study reveals that 79% of in-house lawyers report their companies are underutilizing their patent portfolios, while 73% note increased patent monetization revenue over the past decade.

Key findings show that 71% of in-house lawyers have either divested patents or are exploring divestiture options. Additionally, 72% of law firm lawyers identify high litigation costs as a barrier to pursuing patent claims. The research indicates growing adoption of legal finance in patent monetization, with 59% of law firm lawyers reporting clients using this approach.

The study, conducted by GLG, surveyed 300 in-house IP counsel and law firm partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. The US remains the primary market for patent monetization, while the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to drive increased enforcement in Europe, according to 74% of in-house lawyers.

Burford Capital has announced a new share repurchase program authorized by its board of directors on March 17, 2025. The program allows for the repurchase of ordinary shares up to $20.0 million in connection with the company's Deferred Compensation Plan obligations.

The program permits the acquisition of up to 21,864,608 ordinary shares under the authority granted at the May 15, 2024 annual general meeting. Shares acquired will initially be held in treasury and may be used for the company's short- and long-term incentive compensation, equity, and deferred compensation plans.

The repurchases will be conducted in the United States through open market transactions, subject to Rule 10b-18 requirements. The program starts immediately and will continue until either the general authority expires or the maximum amount is purchased. Burford maintains flexibility to modify, suspend, extend, or terminate the program without prior notice.