Ncc Share Discussion Threads

[tsmith2] 24/11/2016 11:44

Montaro seem to have added

[rivaldo] 23/11/2016 12:27

NCC's joint broker Peel Hunt retain their Buy and 330p target price - presumably in the belief this is a one-off/temporary blip:

[rivaldo] 18/11/2016 12:43

A nice mention here:



Extracts:

"Procorre is urging IT businesses to consider these three emerging markets when looking at places to start or expand their operations.

Wiktor continues: “Companies like the NCC Group which has its headquarters in Manchester, UK, has chosen to continue its international expansion in Dubai because of the prevalence and pace of its evolving IT sector, and we’re seeing other big companies investing in these emerging markets too."

"UAE – In 2016, Dubai officially launched its $270 million Future Accelerators programme designed to transform the city into an innovation hub and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is predicted to spend up to $1 billion on cyber security by 2018."

[salpara111] 18/11/2016 12:33

Hmm, making me a little uncomfortable as we get ever closer to the FTSE reshuffle, the market cap puts it right in the relegation zone so heres hoping it can get back above 200p where it would definitely be safe.

[dealer1972] 16/11/2016 12:39

At least in this case the consultants moving over to NCC as part of the acquisition will only receive part of the costs based on performance!

[ilovefrogs] 16/11/2016 12:18

What do you do when a few acquisitions have had problems leading to some doubts around your due diligence approach in this area? Why, make another acquisition of course!! ;-)

[dontay] 11/11/2016 17:33

Yet another acquisition.Acquisition of US cyber security consultancyFri, 11th Nov 2016 12:00RNS Number : 9882ONCC Group PLC11 November 2016 11 November 2016 NCC Group plc Acquisition of Boston-based US cyber security consultancy for up to $6m NCC Group plc (LSE: NCC or "the Group"), the independent global cyber security and risk mitigation expert, has acquired Virtual Security Research, LLC ("VSR") for a maximum consideration of $6m in cash. VSR (https://www.vsecurity.com/) is an information, network and application security consultancy based in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides services to US corporate clients, including several in the Fortune 500, mainly in the technology and financial services sectors.Highlights· VSR was established in 2004 and has a reputation for the technical ability of its senior security consultants and the quality of its services· VSR's founder and senior management team are remaining with the business· VSR is based in Boston's financial district and is an important addition to the Group's US office network· VSR will provide a foundation stone into Boston and that part of the north-eastern region of North America· Total consideration of up to $6m comprising an initial payment of $4m (subject to completion adjustments) and two further annual payments of up to $1m each, dependent on performance related targets· Earnings enhancing and financed from existing debt facilities and internally generated cash flow.

[dontay] 11/11/2016 17:21

Dozey3, I've been very much of the same mind and the 200p mark seemed tempting but now the more I look at this stock the more I think there is a danger of catching a falling knife... the CEO's twitter comments with his company's profit margin's seemingly already under the cosh and having lost its financial director.... are quite shocking. What a loose cannon to have as a CEO!!! I'm staying clear until there's some clarification on exactly where this lot is going.

[dozey3] 11/11/2016 16:50

Thought I might join the party here until I read of the CEs comments post Trump victory. Such a level of ineptitude is unbelievable, and that's that. Good luck with him.

[tsmith2] 11/11/2016 12:10

From cash balances too

[tsmith2] 11/11/2016 12:09

Acquisition...

[tsmith2] 11/11/2016 12:00

That article is dated July 2012..

[blueblood] 11/11/2016 09:39

Not looking good and need to hold £1.90 or think we will see £1.60 in short order. CEO needs to release further updates.

[jontyone] 10/11/2016 19:32

Talk about understanding the industry your in. Takes me back to 2012 when they had problems implementing new software.

hxxp://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/software/ncc-group-points-design-problems-in-failed-sap-implementation-3369126/

[blueblood] 10/11/2016 16:13

Maybe it's time for him to go with the trading update and clear the decks

[dontay] 10/11/2016 15:38

There are some very strange alternative comments on Twitter from the NCC's CEO." What is happening to the world? Have we lost all sense? Politics & common sense have finally left the building! A dark day !!!!

[rivaldo] 10/11/2016 09:24

"Rob Cotton , chief executive of Manchester-based cyber security firm NCC, which has 30 offices globally, said Trump would likely become a ‘champion’ of their cause.

The election spelled a ‘period of change’, he said, adding: “As a self-professed advocate for business and a President that promises to put the US first, Donald Trump will very quickly understand the escalating threat from cyber and will likely become a champion of it.”

[dontay] 09/11/2016 19:41

Could be because rising revenue increases, even superb ones, can only carry you so far, more important is there has been a "significant erosion of margin" partly due to what they say is "difficulties" with renewals of existing customer contracts. Profit warnings come in threes, we have only had one... and unless they can overcome those difficulties and also reverse the margin erosion that has been happening then there will undoubtedly be another one for the full year forecast accompanying the results due in January. Margin "erosion" doesn't suddenly happen overnight... maybe the reason for the resignation of the FO is now more clear.

[igoe104] 09/11/2016 19:14

cyber security will be a big priority for the trump regime, should be good news for NCC especially as the have not long taken over a American cyber company.

[alanxx] 09/11/2016 18:25

If the present share price is such a bargain why are the Directors not buying ?

[blueball] 09/11/2016 12:53

Blueblood lol.