Commencement of Offer Period
The Board of Gusbourne Plc announced on the 22nd July 2024 that it’s majority shareholder, Lord Ashcroft, has notified the Company that he would like to open discussions with the Board to explore various strategic options for his shareholding, including a possible sale of his 66.76% shareholding, a strategic merger with a similar company, and a possible capitalisation of all or part of his debt.
Read moreGusbourne is a premium English sparkling and fine wine producer, specialising in the production and distribution of award-winning wines, produced from grapes grown across 93 hectares of its own mature vineyards in Kent and West Sussex.
Since the Group planted its first vines in 2004, it has had a clear vision and single goal: to create English Sparkling Wines that would stand up alongside the very finest offerings from across the globe. From these humble beginnings, Gusbourne has focussed on building long-term assets to drive value creation for all stakeholders.
Today, the Group is an acknowledged leader in the rapidly expanding English wine industry, achieving international brand recognition across its product range with a premium price positioning and growing distribution footprint across some of the finest establishments across the UK and overseas.
At the heart of Gusbourne sits a passionate and highly experienced team. The quality of our winemaking defines Gusbourne as a company and underpins our position as one of the most talented and respected premium producers in the dynamic and fast-growing English wine sector.
The majority of our vineyards are located at our freehold estate at Appledore in Kent where the winery is also based. The Group has a total of 93 hectares of mature vineyards with the first plantings dating back to 2004.
Read moreGusbourne is dedicated to the production of premium sparkling and still wines from grapes grown exclusively in its own vineyards. Our processes continue to follow the rigorous principles of careful site selection and attention to detail in all aspects of viticulture and wine production. An integral part of the Group’s approach is to age its traditional method sparkling wines for as long as is necessary for the wines to meet optimum maturity. The average production cycle for our wines is four years from harvest to sale.
Read moreResults Centre
- June 2024 Interim Results | Read more
- December 2023 Annual Results Webcast | Read more
- Gusbourne December 2023 Annual Report | Read more
- Gusbourne December 2023 Annual Results Presentation | Read more
- June 2023 Interim Results | Read more
- December 2022 Annual Report | Read more
- June 2022 Interim Results | Read more
- December 2021 Annual Report | Read more
- June 2021 Interim Results | Read more
- December 2020 Annual Report | Read more
- June 2020 Interim Results | Read more
- December 2019 Annual Report | Read more
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Financial Calendar
- October 2024 - Harvest Report 2024
- January 2025 - Trading Update 2024
Patrons Programme
All Gusbourne shareholders are invited to apply to join our Patrons Programme.
Please contact patrons@gusbourne.com to find out more.
Find out more about our Board of Directors, their biographical details and responsibilities. Read more
Gusbourne PLC is subject to the UK City Code on Takeover and Mergers.
The Board have adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) Corporate Governance Code.
Statement of Compliance with the QCA Corporate Governance Code - Read More
Board Responsibilities and Committees - Read More
Relations with Shareholders - Read More
Internal Control - Read More
Result of Annual General Meeting - 14 June 2024 Read More
AGM Poll Results - 14 June 2024 Read More
Notice of Annual General Meeting - 14 June 2024 Read More
AGM PROXY - 14 June 2024 Read More
60,859,341 shares of 1 pence
The company does not hold any ordinary Shares in Treasury
Shares not in public hands - 67.97%
Last updated 21 May 2024
Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC 66.26%
Andrew Weeber 4.47%
Paul Bentham 3.02%
Last updated 21 May 2024
Ian Robinson 0.92%
Jim Ormonde 0.53%
Mike Paul 0.28%
Lord Arbuthnot PC 0.20%
Last updated 21 May 2024
Information disclosed in this website is in accordance with Rule 26 of AIM Rules (2018). Last updated May 2024.
Contact details
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Auditors
Kreston Reeves LLP
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London
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Solicitors
FIELDFISHER LLP
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Bankers
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