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The Unite Group Plc (Unite) is a developer and operator of student accommodation. The company acquires and develops student accommodation sites. Its services include maintenance services, 24/7 security services, laundry services, and online booking services. The company carries out services in the areas of accommodation and tailored services for the students. Unite works in partnership with higher education institutions across the UK and also offers rental rooms to students. The company also manages rental properties that are owned directly by the group or through joint ventures. Unite is headquartered in London, England, the UK.
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Address
5th Floor, Swan House, 17-19 Stratford Place, London, Bristol, W1C1BQ
Website
www.unitegroup.com
Telephone
44 117 3027000
No of Employees
1,908
Industry
Construction
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
UTG (LON)
Revenue (2024)
$382.5M
8.4%
(2024 vs 2023)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
331.1%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$3.5B
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
297.7%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Services |
|---|
| Student Accommodation Facilities Services |
| Acquisition and Development of Student Accommodation Sites |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In January, the company acquired Empiric Student Property Plc. |
| 2024 | Divestiture | In May, the company sold a stabilized purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio to PGIM Real Estate. |
| 2023 | Plans/Strategy | In September, the company announced its plans to invest GBP95 million in new Glasgow student accommodation. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | The Unite Group Plc | Vita Student Management Ltd | CRM Students | IQ Student Accommodation Ltd (Inactive) | The Student Housing Co |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| City | London | Alderley Edge | Oxford | - | London |
| State/Province | Bristol | England | Oxfordshire | - | England |
| No. of Employees | 1,908 | 376 | - | - | - |
| Entity Type | Public | Private | Private | Private | Private |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Huntingford | Chairman | Executive Board | 2021 | 70 |
| Joe Lister | Chief Executive Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2024 | 55 |
| Michael Burt | Director; Chief Financial Officer | Executive Board | 2024 | 43 |
| Karan Khanna | Chief Operating Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | - |
| Katherine Grafton | Deputy Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2024 | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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