Huntsworth Share Discussion Threads

[tom111] 04/4/2014 19:59

No I don't expect a bid neither but hopefully a better outlook going forward,thats all we need to get the share price moving

[erb2008] 04/4/2014 08:14

Me too but i don't think it will be what i am hoping for!!!

Bluefocus make a further acquisition "Peter Mao, president of BlueFocus Communication, said acquisitions are at the centre of its business strategy."

28/03/2014 Fri 17:46 in Hong Kongby Jennifer Chan
BlueFocus takes full ownership of Metta

Metta Communications has been acquired by BlueFocus Communication Group, a China-based ad group offering branding, digital and public relations services.

In a statement on its website, BlueFocus said it paid HK$178 million for full equity ownership of Metta.

Andrew Lee, founder of Metta Communications, told Marketing BlueFocus has been reaching out to Metta for more than a year, among many other firms.

"BlueFocus runs quality PR events but its advertising sector can be strengthened further," said Lee, who added the cooperation between Metta and BlueFocus was significant for both parties.

"Our business model, markets and client resource will be an excellent coordination. Through the new partnership, we will jointly provide more quality communication services to clients and business opportunity."

He added that stretching out to the mainland would be "one option" looking ahead.

Peter Mao, president of BlueFocus Communication, said acquisitions are at the centre of its business strategy.

BlueFocus Communication Group is split into five business units including advertising, PR, event management and digital marketing.

The group is looking to boost revenues in its advertising unit by 40% and more into the near future.

Metta's expertise in creative and strategic planning could greatly complement the group's performance, Mao added.



hxxp://www.marketing-interactive.com/bluefocus-takes-ownership-metta/

[erb2008] 04/4/2014 08:14

Me too but i don't think it will be what i am hoping for!!!

Bluefocus make a further acquisition "Peter Mao, president of BlueFocus Communication, said acquisitions are at the centre of its business strategy."

28/03/2014 Fri 17:46 in Hong Kongby Jennifer Chan
BlueFocus takes full ownership of Metta

Metta Communications has been acquired by BlueFocus Communication Group, a China-based ad group offering branding, digital and public relations services.

In a statement on its website, BlueFocus said it paid HK$178 million for full equity ownership of Metta.

Andrew Lee, founder of Metta Communications, told Marketing BlueFocus has been reaching out to Metta for more than a year, among many other firms.

"BlueFocus runs quality PR events but its advertising sector can be strengthened further," said Lee, who added the cooperation between Metta and BlueFocus was significant for both parties.

"Our business model, markets and client resource will be an excellent coordination. Through the new partnership, we will jointly provide more quality communication services to clients and business opportunity."

He added that stretching out to the mainland would be "one option" looking ahead.

Peter Mao, president of BlueFocus Communication, said acquisitions are at the centre of its business strategy.

BlueFocus Communication Group is split into five business units including advertising, PR, event management and digital marketing.

The group is looking to boost revenues in its advertising unit by 40% and more into the near future.

Metta's expertise in creative and strategic planning could greatly complement the group's performance, Mao added.



hxxp://www.marketing-interactive.com/bluefocus-takes-ownership-metta/

[tom111] 02/4/2014 11:39

I for one am expecting a surprise here one way or another,just have that feeling

[turnerpa51] 02/4/2014 09:18

SP hopefully on upward trend today?

[tom111] 28/3/2014 20:31

ERB2008 Yes we will just have to wait another month, I was expecting an update in the interim period as the norm.Strange

[erb2008] 28/3/2014 07:13

Yes TOM111 you are more than likely correct - but why not nail their flag to the mast now - they have to report by the end of April so why not the 30th (it's not a Friday!!).

Additionally in the Chadlington interview published above this comment seems odd
" I ask Chadlington how the merger was going and he batted me away – Huntsworth's results are due in April." - my interpretation being that the timing of the results is linked in some way to China and/or Bluefocus - could just be contract awards in China.

Anyway we will find out in a months time so no long now!!!

[tom111] 27/3/2014 16:42

Maybe stretching it out a bit further to give an improving forward guidance

[erb2008] 27/3/2014 08:11

Brokers note on Bluefocus from December - not a good translation but you will get the gist - revenue to grow x 10 in next 10 years and will continue with the core policy of acquisition.

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[erb2008] 27/3/2014 07:51

Hutsworth IR confirmed to me last week final results end of April - having been in here for 7/8 years it is a little strange and inconsistent with previous policy/process that they still have not committed to a date - for some reason the date/timing of the next announcement appears to be critical/sensitive.
Given the improving economy,improving IPO market for Citigate,peers announcing good results,number of high profile/significant appointments and the number of vacancies being advertised within the group i can only assume that any significant news would be positive.

Can't help but think it is related to China/Asia Pacific/Bluefocus - maybe that is me just being hopeful!!!

I believe Bluefocus results due out 15th April maybe that will give us a steer!

[tom111] 23/3/2014 15:01

Finals last year 25th April hope we don't have to wait that long,it seems a long time since we had an update

[tom111] 12/3/2014 16:03

Thanks for that ERB2008 maybe we are in for a nice surprise,i wish

[erb2008] 12/3/2014 07:43

Intersesting recent interview (6th March 2014) with Chadlington - it does appear that for whatever reason we will not be getting an update until April

Challenges of China

Huntsworth's merger with Oscar Yhao's Blue Focus seemed to reinvigorate the group. Strategically, it's difficult to argue that this merger is anything other than a shrewd move. I ask Chadlington how the merger was going and he batted me away – Huntsworth's results are due in April.


I ask him whether this could ever be repeated: "We're doing it differently this time around. We've got many more start-up offices now. We've got 1,800 people, we're doing $350m in fees and the business feels like it's in a very strong place – having had a difficult couple of years, because 60 per cent of our business was in Europe."

Link to full article

hxxp://www.prmoment.com/blog/lord-chadlington-interview.aspx

[turnerpa51] 11/3/2014 08:14

Yes we need some good news!

[tom111] 09/3/2014 16:01

It would be nice to have an update here, four months have passed without any news which seems a long time.SP keeping strong which is a good sign but getting frustrating

[turnerpa51] 04/3/2014 09:20

Yes I'm here for div plus hopefully tko or just better profits

[tom111] 01/3/2014 08:44

I guess that selling at 71.25p is the best u could get for a long time,a bit of profit taking I would have thought.I am here for the divi and hopefully good results not forgetting a possible take over

[turnerpa51] 01/3/2014 07:09

Looked mainly as though mainly sales on Friday yet the spread went up....

[tom111] 28/2/2014 16:37

Painfully grinding higher

[erb2008] 25/2/2014 07:21

Website has now been updated with Year End Results date TBD - the hiring of staff particularly in Asia Pacific and particularly with a "digital" background appears to continue at pace - can't help but assume that at least some of these hires are Oscar Zhaos troops and with him being 44 and Chadlington in his 70s surely that has to be his (Chadlingtons) exit strategy???

[tom111] 24/2/2014 17:01

One thing for sure we are not short of buyers

[tom111] 14/2/2014 15:46

By then we may see some recovery feeding through,ie Europe

[erb2008] 14/2/2014 11:28

We are due to report 2013 results by the end of April. Once we have determined the exact timing on that we will decide whether to issue an update.

Either way we will advise you of the expected dates in due course.