BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$5.1B
- Public
- UK
Dow Jones Description
Transportation Services
CEO, UK Division
Ray O'TooleNumber of Employees 41,554
Peer Companies
NAICS Code All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation: 485999
Recent Events
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National Express launches rights issue
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National Express to raise capital on Wednesday-FT
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UPDATE 1-Stagecoach says sales growth still constrained
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National Express Launches Rights Issue
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National Express Rejects Stagecoach Buyout Approach; Plans Equity Fundraising- Update
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BRIEF-Collins stewart ups Stagecoach, National Express to 'buy'
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National Express Reportedly Receives GBP 1.7 Bln Preliminary Merger Proposal From Stagecoach Group - Update
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Stagecoach deal doubts cap National Express gains
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UK's National Express spurns bid from Stagecoach
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No Deal For National Express
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Glance-PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Sept 12
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Bovis, Fresnillo, National Express Rise in UK
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UK's National Express gets sweetened takeover bid
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Stagecoach to pay UK govt to push rail deal-report
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Stagecoach, CVC Consortium In Talks Over National Express Assets
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Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business - Aug 28
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Natexpress shareholders prefer rights issue - FT
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National Express Posts First-Half Loss
News & Analysis
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Britain's Department for Transport has awarded National Express Group a seven-and-a-half year franchise to operate inter-city services on the East Coast Main Line from London to Leeds, Newcastle, and Scotland
- 2007-09-01
BRITAIN's Department for Transport DfT has awarded National Express Group NEG a seven-and-a-half year franchise to operate inter-city services on the East Coast Main Line from London to Leeds, Newcastle, and Scotland. NEG will pay a premium of 1.4 billion [pounds sterling] over the life of the franchise, which runs...
Competition Commission publishes final report on National Express Group bid for Thameslink and Great Northern rail franchise.
- 2005-12-22
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 December 2005-UK Government: Competition Commission publishes final report on National Express Group bid for Thameslink and Great Northern rail franchiseC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22122005 The Competition Commission CC has published its final report on the franchise bid by National...
Competition Commission provisionally clears National Express Group bid for Thameslink and Great Northern Rail franchise.
- 2005-11-22
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 November 2005-UK Government: Competition Commission provisionally clears National Express Group bid for Thameslink and Great Northern Rail franchiseC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22112005 The Competition Commission CC has provisionally cleared the franchise bid by National Express Group plc NEG of...
FirstGroup Plc, National Express Group Plc and Stagecoach Holdings Plc proposed acquisition of Greater Western passenger rail franchise; Competition Commission invites evidence.
- 2005-10-03
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 October 2005-UK Government: FirstGroup Plc, National Express Group Plc and Stagecoach Holdings Plc proposed acquisition of Greater Western passenger rail franchise; Competition Commission invites evidenceC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03102005 The Office of Fair Trading OFT has asked the Competition...
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by National Express Group PLC of the Thameslink and Great Northern rail franchise.
- 2005-08-03
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 August 2005-UK Government: OFT refers anticipated acquisition by National Express Group PLC of the Thameslink and Great Northern rail franchiseC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03082005 The OFT today referred the anticipated acquisition by National Express Group plc NEG of the...
OFT refers acquisition by National Express Group of the Greater Anglia Franchise.
- 2004-05-27
M2 PRESSWIRE-27 May 2004-UK Government: OFT refers acquisition by National Express Group of the Greater Anglia FranchiseC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05272004 The OFT today referred to the Competition Commission CC the acquisition by National Express Group of the Greater Anglia Franchise....
National Express Group launches online train ticketing service.
- 2001-10-22
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 October 2001-NATIONAL EXPRESS GROUP: National Express Group launches online train ticketing service C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22102001 Passengers are able to purchase train tickets faster than ever before, thanks to the new on-line ticketing service from National ...
Sema awarded new contract for mobile ticketing by National Express Group.
- 2001-03-13
M2 PRESSWIRE-13 March 2001-SEMA: Sema awarded new contract for mobile ticketing by National Express Group C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12032001 Sema, one of the world's leading IT and business service companies, today announced that National Express Group, the UK's ...
Idetica is just the ticket for National Express Group; Leading UK IT consultancy develops GBP10 million mobile ticketing strategy.
- 2001-03-12
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 March 2001-Idetica: Idetica is just the ticket for National Express Group; Leading UK IT consultancy develops GBP10 million mobile ticketing strategy C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12032001 Idetica, a leading independent IT consultancy, has delivered a complete strategy...
Stephen Byers accepts undertakings from National Express Group.
- 2001-01-17
M2 PRESSWIRE-17 January 2001-UK Government: Stephen Byers accepts undertakings from National Express Group C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17012001 Stephen Byers, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, today announced that he has accepted undertakings from National Express Group ...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Ray O'Toole | CEO, UK Division |
| Denis Wormwell | Chief Executive, Business Division |
| Richard Bowker | Chief Executive |
| Alex Perry | Operations Director |
| Jeremy K. Maiden | Director, Finance |
| Dave McCall | Area Manager |
| Simon Mathieson | Area Manager |
| Andrew Foster | Non Executive Director |
| Barry Gibson | Non Executive Director |
| Brian Stock | |
| Jorge Cosmen | Non Executive Director |
| Sue Lyons | Non Executive Director |
| Tim Score | Non Executive Director |
| Tony McDonald | Company Secretary |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John Devaney | Chairman |
| J M Barry Gibson | Board of Directors |
| Javier Carbajo | Board of Directors |
| Phil White | Board of Directors |
| Tim Stevenson | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | CEO, UK Division | Current |
| British Transport Police Authority | Chief Operating Officer, National Express Group | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Express Group plc | COO | Former |
Denis Wormwell joined the Group as Chief Executive, Coach Division in January 2002. In February 2006 he was appointed as successor to Brian Jackson as Chief Executive of the Group's Bus Division. Prior to joining the Group, Denis spent many years within the holiday industry both overseas and in the UK building successful leisure brands such as Club 18-30 and JMC. He joined the company from Thomas Cook Group where he was Sales and UK Service Delivery Director. Aged 44.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Chief Executive, Business Division | Current |
| The Group Inc. | Former |
Richard is a qualified chartered management accountant. From December 2001-September 2004, he was Chair and Chief Executive of the Strategic Rail Authority where he led the UK rail industry through the successful delivery of the multi billion pound West Coast Main Line Route Modernisation and the establishment of stability and clarity in the public private partnership with the train operators. Richard was formerly commercial director of Virgin Group and co-chairman of Virgin Rail. In August 2005 he was appointed Chief Executive of the Partnerships for Schools ("PfS"), a government body responsible for delivering the Building Schools for the Future investment programme. Richard was appointed Chief Executive of National Express Group in September 2006. Aged 40.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Chief Executive | Current |
| Scope, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Countryside Alliance | Board Member | Current |
| British Waterways | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Operations Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Director, Finance | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Area Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Area Manager | Current |
Sir Andrew was appointed to the Board in August 2004. He has had an extensive career in the public sector having served as Chief Executive of the Audit Commission for England and Wales between 1992 and 2003. Before this he was Deputy Chief Executive of the NHS and is currently Deputy Chairman of the Royal Bank of Canada Europe Limited and a Non Executive Director of the Sports Council, Nestor Health Care, PruHealth and Liberata IT Outsourcing. Aged 61.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc. | Deputy Chief Executive | Former |
| The Canada Europe | Deputy Chairman | Former |
Barry Gibson joined the Board in November 1999 and became the Senior Independent Director in September 2005. He served on the Board at BAA plc as Group Retailing Director. Until October 2001 he was the Group Chief Executive of Littlewoods Organisation plc. He is also a Non Executive Director of William Hill PLC and Homeserve plc. Aged 54.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| William Hill Plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| William Hill Plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Current |
Jorge Cosmen was appointed to the Board on 1 December 2005 at the time of the Alsa transaction. He was Corporate Manager for the Alsa Group from 1995, becoming Chairman in 1999. Between 1986 and 1995 he worked in sales, distribution and banking. He is a Business Administration graduate and has an International MBA from the Instituto de Impresa in Madrid. Aged 37.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Deputy Chairman | Former |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AWG Plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| AWG Plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Rolls-Royce plc | Managing Director, Defence (Europe). In | Former |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Former |
Tim Score joined ARM as Chief Financial Officer and director in March 2002. Before joining ARM, he was Finance Director of Rebus Group Limited. He was previously Group Finance Director of William Baird plc, Group Controller at LucasVarity plc and Group Financial Controller at BTR plc. He is a non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of National Express Group plc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ARM Holdings plc | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Non Executive Director | Current |
| ARM Holdings plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| ARM Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| BTR Incorporated | Group Financial Controller | Former |
Tony McDonald was appointed Company Secretary in May 2000. Prior to joining the Group he held senior legal positions with the in-house legal teams at Guardian Royal Exchange and BP and in private practice with Slaughter and May. He is a qualified solicitor. Aged 45.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Company Secretary | Current |
| The Group Inc. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Trust London Ball | Chairman | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Limited Appeal | President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Express Group plc | Chief Executive, Alsa Group | Former |
| National Express Corporation | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| National Express Group plc | CEO | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Express Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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National Express Loses Key Franchise
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FTSE Index Up 2%; Marks & Spencer Gains 4%
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FACTBOX-Troubles at National Express
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National Express drops London-Edinburgh rail line
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UPDATE 4-UK strips National Express of key rail line
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National Express East Coast bail out to cost taxpayer £700m
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National Express Sees Adverse Impact On H1 Profitability; CEO Richard Bowker To Resign - Update
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FACTBOX-Troubles at National Express
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National Express to give up East Coast franchise
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UPDATE 2-National Express to give up East Coast franchise
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National Express drops after losing rail franchise
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UPDATE 1-National Express warns on profits, CEO to go
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UPDATE 1-National Express warns on profits, CEO to go
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PRESS DIGEST - British business - July 1
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PRESS DIGEST - British business - July 1
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National Express CEO to stand down--British media
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National Express CEO to stand down--British media
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FirstGroup targets National Express
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