Mitchells & Butlers Share Discussion Threads

[libertine] 23/9/2009 16:24

We`ll find out tomorrow

[timbo003] 23/9/2009 15:38

I thik the UBS downgrade may be something to do with it



I sold out of MAB recently (I fear that they may be contemplating a rights issue) and reinvested most of the proceeds in Marstons (MARS) who have just had a rights issue, so shouldn't need another one.

[careful] 23/9/2009 14:59

whats wrong with mab today.?
any news.

[libertine] 10/9/2009 08:33

* Morgan Stanley upgrades oil and gas sector to attractive from in-line, has an equal-weight for Mitchells & Butlers, raising target to 340p from 280p

[careful] 21/7/2009 12:20

mab is the quality play in this sector.
i have a significant holding.
but punch is priced for its cowboy status so it is worth a punt on value grounds.

[timbo003] 16/7/2009 18:19

So much for my predictions, Mystic Meg has nothing to fear from me regarding her job security!

[timbo003] 16/7/2009 07:20

Yes looks good, I see that Jo Lewis now has a representative on the board.

I predict an "up" day today

[careful] 16/7/2009 07:16

statement looks good.
all in line with observations, pubs are doing very well.

[timbo003] 15/7/2009 14:57

Trading update due out tomoorow (I think) which presumably accounts for some of todays rise

[timbo003] 03/7/2009 08:49

See article in today's FT, interesting stuff

[unimog] 26/6/2009 18:31

Bought a few as things could get exciting over the next cpl of days.

But I do have a little gripe with the Co

Our local is a Sizzling pub but loads of regulars have stopped going in. No hats, no track suits (next generation gym 250yards away.if they can afford gym they can afford meals etc). Last time we was in (2 families)we spent over £70 only to be refused a drink at 8.45pm. Go down the road to a Town Pub and it's heaving from 12 noon till 11pm, 2 hr wait for food last nite. They should remember every penny counts.

[togglebrush] 21/6/2009 14:37

Interesting article in Sunday Times Business Section (European Edition)page 3. But I cannot find on line. "M and B rebels try to grab board seats"

Addendum

Now found it

[timbo003] 20/6/2009 10:05

See market report in today's Daily Mail

[timbo003] 19/6/2009 18:15

Piedmont = Shrewdie investor Joe Lewis



I fear that M&B's days as a listed company may soon be over (oh dear what a shame that would be!)

[togglebrush] 19/6/2009 16:37

Piedmont Inc own 22.3% see RNS ... if they get to over 29% then it may be "take over time gentlemen please."

But who are Piedmont Inc.??? Several US operations in various fields have similar names ???

[history man] 17/6/2009 12:39

I think i'm selling!!! fed up with waiting in hope that this lot may turn themselves round. Never any good news they just don't know how to manage positive publicity!!!!
Investors just look at Punch SP; this will implode and the bondholders will have to then sell off in pieces

[history man] 13/6/2009 22:20

They should focus and run the business, look to do a rights issue or offer more shares and pay down the borrowed debt to cover the hedge. Above all work to translate extra sales to the bottom line!!!!!!!!!!!