Mears Share Discussion Threads

[tinker] 17/12/2004 10:00

deehill

How dare you suggest that I'm idle! I play golf twice a week, clean the pool and pick oranges off the trees. Seriously, one of the reasons I came out here was that I found I was doing all my investment "work" on the internet and concluded that I might as well do it in the sun than in cold and damp England. I put in a couple of hours a day and the rest of the day's my own.
Anyone else doing what deehill and I are doing?

I'll have a look at Connaught. Thanks for the info.

[deehill] 16/12/2004 10:33

Are any of you Gentlemen following the recent in dication that there may be a predator for CONNAUGHT. The interesting thing about this one is they they consistently work on lower margins than MEARS. I believe as much as 25% lower in some cases. Although there have been whisperings of possible 'black holes' in the accounts, this could be an interesting one.

[deehill] 14/12/2004 12:02

Would be interesting to know how many expatriates ARE ex pats on the strength of Mears and a few other choice stocks. As I'm sure Tinker will testify 'Its all much better than working' Which brings up an interesting point. No longer do Brits with sufficient capital seem to want to 'investigate' things being, seemingly, content to do as I and just watch the world line up at the bar.Maybe there is no longer the truly 'affluent from birth'sector and those, like Tinker and I,who do retire have worked damned hard and feel we have a right to be bloody idle.

[tinker] 13/12/2004 15:59

deehill

Actually, I made my escape from England two years ago to enjoy a quieter life in Spain. Here they've never heard of political correctness. For example, last week they passed a law banning excessive noise . . . and excluded fireworks! Although we were nearly washed away by torrential rain last week, that's the first we've had since May and from my window I've a choice of views - sea or golf course. Oh well, back to the laptop. Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo . . . and long may Mears flourish.

[deehill] 13/12/2004 12:03

Ah. It takes someone immured to the harsh reality of life in England to think of such nasties as Divorce......but, maybe you are right!!!! Lying on the beach(AND ALREADY DIVORCED,BEFORE PURCHASING MEARS)one can think of the good things etc, etc. Merry Xmas to all, even the ex, now happily living the life of Reilly in Asheville North Carolina. It was a NICE town, until!!!!

[tinker] 10/12/2004 16:30

Either a happy christmas or a painful divorce, but since he's still holding nearly 4million shares, it's no wonder there's nary a tremor. Lucky guy.

[deehill] 10/12/2004 12:07

One of the Directors sells 255000 and there's nary a tremor. I think this director has sold stock before but, seemingly, few of the others feel the need to fund Xmas. Maybe they are all thinking of the wonderful holiday times which cannot be that far away when they will all be VERY RICH MEN.

[deehill] 01/12/2004 12:41

Popout. The other two are teetering on being replaced (as and when I find alternates).Whilst they have provided ME with excellent profits I would not, now, recommend them as having the potential that I sought when I first put money into them. They aint going to fall, I hope, but neither are they going to motor.WHEREAS Mr Holt and his merry band have a very long way to go yet. At this time, anyone bailing out of this stock needs to be certified. Incidentally, I dont fully understand the thread posted but ANYONE who fails to recognize the potential of Mears - when its all there in black and white to see, is undeniably certifiable. Now. What all you other successful Investors should do is suggest the replacement to go into my GoGo portfolio. I have had remarkable TRADING success in ZIM - two good trades for a 24% profit over about six weeks- BUT what I really need is summat I can put money in and sit back on the beach and not worry about. All this jazzing about and the hurly burly of trading is not as good as boozing on the beach. One thing I will say. Whilst I have had some small qualms about the other two stocks at times I have NEVER worried about Mears.

[bwgof] 30/11/2004 08:37

I thought there would be more people buying into MER today - I guess the late announcement yesterday has been missed by many - However, still lots of time today for Investors to catch up on the news - Maybe it would have been a larger impact if the two contracts had been announced on seperate days. Still you can't grumble with the way Bob keeps coming up with the goods. Cheers - b -

[popout] 29/11/2004 22:09

Deehill, I would be interested to know what your other two stocks are? Baz

[blindfaith2] 29/11/2004 16:39

RNS Number:7815F
Mears Group PLC
29 November 2004


New Partnership Deals and Trading Outlook

Mears Group PLC is pleased to announce two further partnership deals.

Mears has been awarded a 5 year housing maintenance partnership by Cross Keys
Homes to provide strategic repairs and Decent Homes improvements in the
Peterborough area. The contract is valued at £25 million over 5 years and
commences in January 2005.

Mears has also been selected as a partner by Your Homes Newcastle to deliver
improvements to the City's 32,000 social houses under the Decent Homes
Initiative. The total programme is estimated to be £500million over 6 years,
with Mears share being some £60million, and begins in early 2005.

The Group's order book is now in excess of £800m and extends to 2019.

Commenting on the news, Bob Holt Chairman of Mears said "These awards
demonstrate the leadership position of Mears in the Social Housing sector. We
look forward to working with Cross Keys Homes and Your Homes Newcastle in long
term partnerships and to further extending the Group's order book and customer
base. The Group's continuing profitable growth is backed by a sound balance
sheet and strong cash flow.

November 29 2004




This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

END

This should add a few pennies to the stock price

BF2

[tinker] 29/11/2004 12:14

Sure, will do. What did you say???

[cambium] 26/11/2004 12:08

Tinker, I think I have upset Robbie, he has filtered me from his banter thread, please apologise on my behalf as it was only a gentle tease! :o)

[tinker] 26/11/2004 10:13

Well done Cambium et al. It's broken 200. Can it stay there? I've been telling Robbie Burns about this stock for months, not to ramp it but to point out what a superb company this is and why he shouldn't ignore good AIM stocks. This thread title is dead right. This company could come straight out of the Zulu Principle.

[cambium] 26/11/2004 09:52

Cheers Liars

[cambium] 26/11/2004 09:46

Mornin' Dave, well done in IDN

[davewheeler1] 26/11/2004 09:43

nice one Cambo!

[cambium] 26/11/2004 09:41

Pushed the £2 finally, someone has shoved a rocket up somewhere!

Cheers Tinker, I bought at 60p and am well pleased with them

[blindfaith2] 26/11/2004 09:37

Bl--dy hell, got that wrong £2.04 at 0918 this morning ! Christmas has come early.

can it last ?

BF2

[mdrans1] 25/11/2004 17:04

This is a nice steady little earner. I invested at 61p in Feb 01. With a subsequent trend line running at just over 30% p.a. this has been one of my better selections.

Edit; This weeks Investors Chronicle has Mears on their cover story list of "10 AIM super stocks"

[blindfaith2] 25/11/2004 09:29

Not much action on this thread for such a rising stock but it now looks as if £2 is a reality and will be attained before Christmas. I got in at £1.23 which looks poor compared with Tinker but still a grand reward in today's market.

BF2

[tinker] 01/11/2004 09:41

Cambium

Looks like you're getting lonely on this thread so I'll join you.

Bought at 100p in April 2003 for my SIPP so well pleased with a 90+% gain and still reckon this is an underrated stock. Wish they would go for a full listing.