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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
International Workplace Group plc's (LON:IWG) market cap dropped UK£115m last week; individual investors who hold 37% were hit as were institutions
International Workplace Group's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public A total of 7 investors have a majority stake in the company with 50% ownership Insiders have bought recently Our free stock report includes 2 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in International Workplace Group. Read for free now. Every investor in International Workplace Group plc (LON:IWG) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 37% to be precise, is individual investors. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). While the holdings of individual investors took a hit after last week's 5.8% price drop, institutions with their 28% holdings also suffered. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of International Workplace Group, beginning with the chart below. View our latest analysis for International Workplace Group Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. We can see that International Workplace Group does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of International Workplace Group, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too. It looks like hedge funds own 9.6% of International Workplace Group shares. That catches my attention because hedge funds sometimes try to influence management, or bring about changes that will create near term value for shareholders. The company's CEO Mark Dixon is the largest shareholder with 25% of shares outstanding. Toscafund Limited is the second largest shareholder owning 9.6% of common stock, and Lancaster Investment Management LLP holds about 4.5% of the company stock. On further inspection, we found that more than half the company's shares are owned by the top 7 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones. Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group. It seems insiders own a significant proportion of International Workplace Group plc. Insiders own UK£457m worth of shares in the UK£1.8b company. That's quite meaningful. Most would be pleased to see the board is investing alongside them. You may wish to access this free chart showing recent trading by insiders. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 37% stake in International Workplace Group. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with International Workplace Group (at least 1 which is potentially serious) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process. If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this free report on analyst forecasts. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Kuwait Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
IWG, ACK host vibrant cultural, tourism event
KUWAIT: The International Women's Group (IWG) in cooperation with the ASEAN Committee in Kuwait (ACK), under the chairmanship of Vietnam, successfully hosted a vibrant cultural and tourism evening on May 18, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event brought together members of the IWG and many other distinguished guests from the diplomatic corps and private sector in Kuwait. In her opening remarks, Polina Dlamini, President of the IWG and wife of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini, warmly welcomed a multitude of guests and emphasized the cultural diversity and growing presence of ASEAN in Kuwait. 'The Southeast Asian nations are special for their incredible diversity, each with its unique language, unique culture, unique traditions with different ethnic backgrounds and religions,' she noted. Representing the current ASEAN Chair, Dr Duc Thang Nguyen, Ambassador of Vietnam to Kuwait, highlighted Southeast Asia's strong post-pandemic recovery in the tourism sector: 'In 2024, the region welcomed almost 122 million international visitors. Thailand remained the top destination with 35.5 million visitors. Malaysia followed with 25 million. And Vietnam continued its growth trajectory, welcoming more than 18 million international tourists'. He also stressed that Southeast Asia's tourist attraction has come from its cultural diversity, wide range of traveling experiences, the people's hospitality, amazing delicious cuisines, safe and clean environment with breathtaking natural landscapes, a large number of world recognized heritages, so many beautiful beaches and bustling cities. The evening featured cultural performances by the Indonesian, Myanmar, Filipino and Vietnamese communities, showcasing the unique artistic traditions of the region. Guests also enjoyed different video clips demonstrating the diverse cultures of ASEAN member states, plenty of natural beauty spots and rich culinary arts before indulging in a curated buffet of signature dishes from across the region. Adding a touch of excitement to the night, the event concluded with a lucky draw, offering valuable prizes contributed by ASEAN embassies in Kuwait. The IWG Executive board was delighted to present each ASEAN member state with a commemorative plaque in appreciation of their outstanding efforts in organizing an exceptional and informative event. This cultural and tourism evening served as not only a celebration of ASEAN to promote the unity and obvious image of the ASEAN community in Kuwait, but also a meaningful platform to strengthen cultural exchange and friendship with the Kuwaiti people.
Economic Key
21-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Key
Safwa Urban Developments Partners with IWG to Launch Four New Regus Business Centers Across Key Developments in Egypt
Safwa Urban Development (SUD) signed a strategic partnership agreement with International Workplace Group, the world's largest hybrid workspace platform, adding new Regus centers to four of the developer's flagship projects across Egypt in the cities of Cairo, Mansoura, and New Damietta. This collaboration reflects SUD's strategy to deliver cutting-edge business environments, while enhancing the operational efficiency and market competitiveness of its developments. The agreement is also in line with IWG strategy to meet the sharply rising demand for top class flexible working space in the area. Set to open in 2025, the four centres at SUD distinguished projects will provide space for established firms and start-ups across a range of industries, while IWG's Design Your Own Office service allows companies to tailor their space entirely to their requirements. The new Regus location will include facilities including private offices, meeting rooms, co-working and creative spaces. Eng. Ali Shalaby, Board Member of Safwa Urban Developments (SUD), commented on the partnership, stating: 'This strategic agreement with IWG, through its Regus brand, underscores SUD commitment to delivering world-class operational models that align with international standards. Integrating Regus' proven expertise in flexible workspace solutions, reflects our vision of creating integrated business communities that thrive in Egypt's competitive real estate landscape.' Shalaby added: 'The selection of Regus as our partner was driven by their unparalleled global track record in managing flexible workspaces, which strengthens the long-term investment value of SUD's developments. This marks our second collaboration with Regus, following the success of our European branch partnership, further solidifying the trust between our organizations.' Youssef Najeeb, Country Manager for IWG in Egypt stated: 'Our continuous openings in Cairo come at a time when more and more companies are discovering that flexible and platform working is incredibly popular with employees, improving their work-life balance and satisfaction, while also providing a multitude of benefits to companies. Our workplace model, along with local partners collaborations, enables existing businesses to increase productivity and allows for new businesses to scale up or down at significantly reduced costs while providing access to thousands of locations, contributing to the local economy through job creation and investment.' SUD boasts an extensive portfolio of projects across Egypt, including prominent developments in Greater Cairo, the New Administrative Capital, Obour City, New Damietta, and New Mansoura. With investments totaling EGP 18 billion in the New Administrative Capital alone, SUD continues to lead way in creating innovative residential, commercial, and mixed-use spaces tailored to diverse market needs. The addition of International Workplace Group's latest locations to SUD projects comes on the heels of the business posting its highest-ever revenue, cashflow and earnings growth in its history and achieving rapid network growth, signing 899 new centres to its network in 2024 and opening 624 new workspaces. As the ongoing shift towards hybrid working accelerates, the potential for further growth is exponential with an estimated 1.2 billion white collar workers globally and a total addressable market of more than $2 trillion. International Workplace Group remains the global leader in hybrid working – featuring over 4,000 locations in more than 120 countries with members able to access all of the locations and business services via the IWG app. تم نسخ الرابط
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IWG plans to open 40 new centers by 2025-end, pushes for partnership model
NEW DELHI: IWG , flexible office space provider, plans to open 40 new centers by 2025-end, in addition to the 10 centers it opened up between January-April 2025, said Marc Descrozaille , regional CEO of the company. "We have been in India since 2004 and and it took us all these years to get to 105 centers, with Regus initially, and later with Spaces and HQ. Conditions have changed after covid, both on the demand and the supply side. Clients want to be able to work from different office spaces. And therefore we expect growth going forward," he said. The company has recently introduced a partnership model. Operating the business has changed completely. Hence we are moving from being tenants to being partners. "We are operating the space, bringing in the clients and managing all distribution while landlords are investing into the space." Even though the company is growing its partnership model, the legacy lease and sub-lease model is still important to them and they plan to keep running existing centers on the same model unless landlords specifically want to move to the new model. "As of now, the convention model contributes about 75-80% of our overall revenue. At some point of time the ratio will be 50:50," said Descrozaille. He however admits that the margins typically for this new model will be smaller. "But on the other hand, IWG will not make the upfront investment." Descrozaille took over as the regional CEO of the Indian subcontinent in January 2025. Post that, he says that their primary focus has been on capitalising on the current market momentum. Despite being the largest player globally, flexible workspaces still account for only about 3–5% of the overall office real estate market. There's a clear opportunity to significantly scale that share, potentially up to 30% over the next five years, as projected by several industry reports. "Equally important is ensuring we have the right talent in place to support this growth. That means investing in our people—developing internal capabilities, building succession pipelines, and aligning our teams with long-term goals," he said. As for the opportunity in India, he says that as a market India today is in the top 15 for IWG in the world, the ambition, very much respecting and looking at the opportunity of the market altogether, is to be in the top three or four in the next five years. "One element which is very unique to India is the size of the market. In other countries when we think of expanding, we think of moving from tier-I to tier-II cities, but in India we can even go to tier-III and tier-IV cities. So it's very much a volume game, which is quite unique in terms of the size in India compared to anywhere else, said Descrozaille. Currently, the company has three brands in India. "We can probably introduce Signature but as of now there are no plans to bring in more brands. In 2024, we opened centers in 13 new cities. We are also moving to tier-II, tier-III cities."
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IWG to launch premium brand Signature, expand India footprint rapidly
UK-based coworking major International Workplaces Group (IWG) plans to launch its premium brand Signature in India in the next couple of years, said Marc Descrozaille, chief executive officer for the Middle East, Africa, and APAC. This comes at a time when India's office rental and flex space markets are expected to grow. He added that the company will accelerate its India footprint through acquisitions already in the pipeline. 'We've been open to discussions in the past, and we remain open to them as a way to accelerate our growth. If the right opportunity comes along with the right partner, we'll certainly consider it — it's definitely on the table,' Descrozaille said in an interaction with Business Standard on Friday. Nationwide, IWG plans to establish 40–50 new centres by the end of 2025 and intends to enter cities such as Surat, Patiala, Vijayawada, Salem, Calicut, and Thiruvananthapuram—targeting both Tier II and Tier III cities. In Bengaluru alone, the company has around 13 centres and plans to add another 18 in 2025. An additional 20 are scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. Currently, it operates more than 100 centres, which it aims to quadruple over the next three to five years. IWG, which competes with WeWork, Awfis, and Smartworks, operates three brands in India—Regus, Spaces, and HQ. The country is among its fastest-growing markets, prompting the company to introduce Signature, its premium coworking brand. Signature will feature a hotelification-like concept with luxury amenities such as concierge services, client insurance policies, enhanced registration procedures, and more, Descrozaille said, highlighting growing demand for high-end services in India's office space market. Globally, IWG serves around 8 million members, ranging from mid-scale businesses to 83 per cent of Fortune 500 companies. On the rental front, IWG noted that office space rates vary across micro-markets depending on multiple factors. 'In Bengaluru, however, our rentals grow at an average of 5–10 per cent annually. We expect this momentum to continue in the near future,' said Harsh Lambah, vice president – sales, South Asia, IWG.
