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Burford Capital Limited (NYSE: BUR) generates a steady flow of news as a global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Company announcements repeatedly describe Burford’s businesses as including litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities, and its news coverage reflects these themes.
On this page, readers can follow Burford Capital news related to its legal finance portfolio, financing activities, dividends and corporate governance. Recent press releases, many of which are furnished on Form 8-K, have covered topics such as unaudited financial results for quarterly and year-to-date periods, interim dividend declarations on ordinary shares and detailed updates on significant legal matters like the YPF case involving the Republic of Argentina.
Burford’s news flow also includes capital markets activity, such as private offerings of senior notes by its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, with guarantees provided on a senior unsecured basis by Burford Capital and certain subsidiaries. These releases explain the intended use of proceeds, including repayment or redemption of existing bonds and general corporate purposes.
In addition, Burford publishes thought leadership through its Burford Quarterly journal, which explores legal finance trends across sectors and jurisdictions. News items describe how legal finance is used to manage risk, unlock capital and support complex business disputes, highlighting Burford’s perspective on developments at the intersection of law and finance.
Investors and observers can use this news page to review Burford’s official communications, including earnings announcements, dividend decisions, updates on key legal matters and commentary on the evolving legal finance market, all drawn directly from the company’s own press releases and regulatory disclosures.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), the leading global finance and asset management firm specializing in law, has announced an interim dividend of 6.25 US cents per ordinary share for the year ending December 31, 2025.
The dividend will be paid on December 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025. The company expects to maintain its total annual dividend of 12.50 US cents per ordinary share, distributed semi-annually, though regular increases are not anticipated. The Board retains the right to review the dividend level periodically.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has reported strong financial results for Q2 2025 and YTD 2025. The company experienced significant increases in revenue and profitability during both periods.
CEO Christopher Bogart highlighted the company's substantial new business growth and successful capital raise of $500 million in July, completed in just two days. This rapid capital raise demonstrates strong market confidence in Burford's trajectory and reinforces its competitive position in the market.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has scheduled its 2Q25 financial results release for August 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT. The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 9:00 AM EDT the same day.
To ensure timely access, participants are encouraged to pre-register and should dial in by 8:40 AM EDT. The company will make the financial results presentation available on its investor relations website before the call, and a live audio webcast with replay will be accessible online.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has successfully completed a $500 million senior notes offering on July 11, 2025. The eight-year bond was priced at 7.50%, marking the company's most competitive pricing relative to Treasuries to date.
The offering was substantially oversubscribed, demonstrating strong market confidence in Burford's performance. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay bonds maturing in 2025, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes, including potential repayment of bonds due in 2026.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) has released its latest Burford Quarterly (Issue No. 3, 2025), highlighting the transformation of litigation finance from a cost center to a strategic business asset. The publication features key insights on how legal departments are leveraging litigation to drive enterprise value and capital efficiency.
Notable findings include that 73% of in-house lawyers report increased revenue from patent monetization over the past decade. The journal explores how legal finance is enabling General Counsels to become strategic value creators, with articles focusing on affirmative recovery programs, patent monetization opportunities, and London's role as a global disputes hub.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) has successfully priced a private offering of $500 million senior notes due 2033 with a 7.50% interest rate, representing an increase from the initially announced size. The notes will be issued through Burford Capital Global Finance LLC and guaranteed by Burford Capital and its subsidiaries.
The company plans to use the proceeds to repay its 6.125% bonds due 2025 and for general corporate purposes, including potential repayment of other debt such as the 5.000% bonds due 2026. The offering, limited to Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-US qualified purchasers, is expected to close on July 11, 2025.
[ "Successful upsizing of the notes offering, indicating strong investor demand", "Strategic refinancing of existing debt with longer maturity (2033)", "Enhanced financial flexibility through debt restructuring" ]Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), a leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has announced a planned private offering of $400 million senior notes due 2033. The notes will be issued through its subsidiary, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, and will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Burford Capital and its subsidiaries.
The company plans to use the proceeds to repay the 6.125% bonds due 2025 and for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying the 5.000% bonds due 2026. The offering will be limited to Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-US persons who qualify as Qualified Purchasers.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR), a leading global finance and asset management firm specializing in law, announced that previously proposed tax provisions related to litigation finance have been removed from the US Senate's budget reconciliation bill. The removal came after the Senate Parliamentarian ruled these provisions ineligible for inclusion. The Senate has subsequently adopted the bill without the litigation finance provisions.
Burford Capital (BUR), a global finance and asset management firm focused on law, has announced two significant developments. First, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that proposed tax provisions relating to litigation finance in the US Senate's draft budget reconciliation bill are not eligible for inclusion.
Second, in the Petersen and Eton Park matters, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has ordered Argentina to transfer its Class D shares of YPF (approximately 51% of outstanding shares) to a Bank of New York Mellon custody account within 14 days. These shares are to be transferred to Petersen and Eton Park within one business day thereafter. While this represents a positive step in the enforcement campaign against Argentina, Burford notes that further judicial proceedings may follow.
Burford Capital (BUR) provided an update regarding proposed tax provisions for litigation finance in the US Senate's draft budget reconciliation bill. The revised bill includes a reduced tax rate of 31.8% (down from 40.8%) and a withholding tax rate of 15.9% on gains (reduced from 50% of tax rate on gross proceeds).
According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, the expected tax revenue from these provisions over the next decade has been reduced to $1.4 billion, down from previous estimates of up to $3.5 billion. The company notes that the legislation remains under Senate debate, with uncertain procedural and political steps ahead. Burford states it cannot yet assess the potential impact of these provisions on its future tax position if enacted.