Trafficmaster Share Discussion Threads

[estienne] 11/6/2010 22:47

Do you mean half of one percent?

[argylerich] 11/6/2010 18:57

I think we can consider every one of these buys above the offer price as being a vote in the bag against. That's 1/2% of the company in the last 2 days alone. They're going to find it difficult to reach their magic 75% IMHO.

[tratante] 11/6/2010 17:42

about 3 weeks before the point of no return.

[restassured] 11/6/2010 16:33

Weird sh%t

[tom306] 11/6/2010 16:31

Another late buy of 329,000 shares at 47.875p

[restassured] 11/6/2010 16:31

Large buy at the close again

[tratante] 11/6/2010 16:01

should get the offer details soon. Perhaps that will galvanise someone into action.

[estienne] 11/6/2010 07:56

It appears that the 47p offer is holding the share price down. Before the offer TFC was in an upward trend that would have taken it above 50p.

[restassured] 10/6/2010 20:22

I came across this blog talking about Garmin and am just little curious about the last para.It may not be anything, but strange they mention Trafficmaster and Teletrac.....



Garmin C550 – 7 Reasons to Buy

Submitted by admin on June 10, 2010 – 1:12 pm


Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system which can identify the location of a GPS device installed anywhere on the ground in terms of three parameters: longitude, latitude, and altitude. It is simple to understand and is used for advanced navigation. If you have GPS system installed in your car, its position can be known by the control center through the signals transmitted between the satellite, the installed GPS device, and the control center. The real time positional data are provided by some 24-34 satellites in space. These satellites map the whole of the earth in terms of longitudes and latitudes and use these reference points as driving or navigation aids. This data is useful in a variety of practical applications, most importantly in transportation or for fleet tracking purposes. GPS is used with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) which is the digitized mapping of spaces and structures, for more effectiveness.

With GPS installed on buses, trucks, ships, cars and other moving vehicles, you can easily check their routes and how much time they are stopping. In short, it helps in fleet tracking and fleet management. The GPS fleet management system when used with GIS can help in forewarning about the problems ahead. A vehicle with a GPS device can know about the traffic jam on the road on which it is moving (made possible by GIS mapping). Similarly, the ships on the high seas can navigate with great ease and also know about the weather conditions that they will come across on their route. The GPS tracking devices also help in spotting of stolen vehicles. After reporting the incidence to police, you can quote the crime reference number to the company providing the GPS services and allow them to coordinate with the police to trace the vehicle. This helps to maintain control and co-ordination, increases efficiency and meets emergency requirements.

The fleet management software based on GPS leads to better route planning and optimization driving down the transportation costs. Fleet tracking, better fuel use, routing, response time and improved customer service are some of the beneficial aspects of this technology. GPS fleet management has resulted in the elimination of excess fuel consumption and hence reduced the carbon emissions. When applied worldwide, this technology is likely to reduce your carbon footprint.

These fleet tracking systems are now available as mobile applications, as well. Many reputed mobile companies now have enabled features for these applications. These GPS based devices lead you to your destination from the easiest routes and never let you lose direction. The mobile applications offer tremendous flexibility of operations for the managers or owners of the fleet of vehicles or ships. These can be used even when they are on the move.

The GPS applications have other varied and interesting uses, as well. These are used by wildlife experts studying the travelling routes of birds and animals, by the law enforcements agencies while on the trail of criminals, on the unmanned aerial vehicles and most importantly by the transport companies for fleet tracking purposes.


Trafficmaster and Teletrac are both focused on the same goal – integrated, intelligent driving services that reduce costs, improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. Our services use Fleet Tracking, GPS tracking devices, Fleet Management Software, Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking system, GPS fleet management to ensure top performance

[tratante] 10/6/2010 20:06

Fair enough. Good luck, we are all hoping for something better.

[restassured] 10/6/2010 19:15

I am taking the view that my downside risk is under 1/2p and see it as a very cheap option for a few weeks.
Just in case those NY arbitrage firms are right.I like to follow the money.

[tratante] 10/6/2010 18:07

Rest are you buying because you are confident that there is a better bid to come?

[uppompeii] 10/6/2010 17:09

no games at all...the buy/sells are indicative only, just a guide, nothing else

[samsingh] 10/6/2010 17:02

On TD it shows 49 to buy

[samsingh] 10/6/2010 17:00

yes Rest they are playing games again to get us out

[restassured] 10/6/2010 16:36

Large buys right at the close,one at 48p.

I have been buying recently too and they have all been marked as sells.

[cheshiremoggie] 10/6/2010 12:49

You should have invested in specsavers.

[restassured] 10/6/2010 11:07

That is because they are short sighted.

[gerdmuller] 10/6/2010 11:06

I agree but the only problem is that UK management seems to be selling everything as cheaply as they can.

[restassured] 10/6/2010 11:00

The UK is on sale.It is not surprising everyone is buying UK co's for a discount.

[gerdmuller] 10/6/2010 10:48

Bid madness at the moment. Have you seen ARM and IMG today. Talk of Apple bid for ARM. Don't hold ARM. Pity.

[restassured] 10/6/2010 10:42

Garmin have recently entered the fleet tracking business and have one billion dollars cash on the books.
A cost effective way to grab 10,000 fleet customers?

A £100 million bid works out at £1000 for each of the 100,000 vehicles managed by Teletrac/Trafficmaster.Plus they get to dramatically increase market share.

Deduct £57 million of assets and tax losses and they are acquiring at a cost of £430 per unit.