Mears Share Discussion Threads

[deehill] 14/10/2005 10:35

BUT. Did the newsletter create this, most recent, demand? Seems to me the possibility of a 'nibble' by interested parties AND WE DONT WANT THAT. I firmly believe that Mears are capable of providing me with between 250K and 500K in FURTHER profits and I have no desire to share that largesse with a bunch of opportunists who might make what seems an advantageous offer. THINK LONG AND HARD IF ANYONE DOES MAKE AN OFFER. MEARS ARE WORTH AT LEAST ANOTHER 150 -200p per share on the current quote.

[deehill] 13/10/2005 11:50

If Newbytoallthis is reluctant to fork out £99 for a respected Newsletter then I cannot concieve the possibility that he/she would be likely in the market for 250/- Mears. No. I would rather rely on the existing situation whereby this newsletter has added substantially to my profit by ADVISING THEIR PAID UP READERS to invest. In this world, you get what you pay for....and, I'm not grumpy, just a realist thank God.

[billfisher98] 13/10/2005 09:18

Yes, greater institutional awareness of the current momentum and future opportunities for growth could well help propel the share price to new highs.

[m.t.glass] 13/10/2005 07:48

Investor Site Visit

RNS Number:5838S
Mears Group PLC
13 October 2005

MEARS GROUP PLC
13th October 2005
Investor Site Visit

Mears Group PLC will be hosting a site visit today for institutional investors
to its activities in Hackney.
No material new information will be disclosed during the visit, nor will there
be any statement on current trading.

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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Such site visits are not usually laid on without the host expecting some positive reaction after.

[popout] 12/10/2005 15:57

I am of the opinion that we are all Mears fans on this bb - with the exception of one or two flysheet rampers - but one thing never ever changes there remains no i in team.

Sad times.....give newby more info....wheres the MER spirit on this bb?

[blindfaith2] 12/10/2005 14:01

deehill – there appears to be a subtle difference with your way of thinking to mine. Suppose "Newby to all this" had access to this information then he/she might have bought £250K of shares in Mears and thus improved your investment with a higher share price ? and thus we all gain.

[simon gordon] 12/10/2005 13:55

I am shocked by how grumpy and rude you guys are!

[deehill] 12/10/2005 13:16

Blindfaith. Generoosity a virtue eh? Wanna lend me a couple hundered thousand with no security? But I promise to pay you back!!!!

[blindfaith2] 11/10/2005 19:05

Generosity is a virtue in my book !

[deehill] 11/10/2005 10:30

Nuts toallthis. Nowt for nowt in this world. Take Cambium's advice and, maybe, you will find greater prosperity. Certainly greater than trying to bum info from others.

[yinyang42] 10/10/2005 22:32

yes, nicely said Cambium. too may peeople want bums wiped for them. Here it is again for you Newby.
you know u want to.

[cambium] 10/10/2005 22:16

Newby, it really is worth it, I wasn't being flippant, you will earn your money back in your first deal guaranteed. Give it a go, I even think you can get a first timer deal for less than £99.

Go on, you know you want to!

[simon gordon] 10/10/2005 15:54

Grumpy old men?

[newby to all this] 10/10/2005 15:37

Thanks for your genorousity ;-( I am more of the opinion that these BB's are for freely sharing information? To the small investor £99 could represent too much! I, for one, will continue to post what I find for others to view.

[deehill] 10/10/2005 13:33

Good for you Campion. It truly is amazing how many people want their backsides regularly wiped. This post if for the benefit of Mears stockholders who, one expects, are capable of finding their own sources of info.

[cambium] 10/10/2005 09:56

Pay the 99 quid mate it is worth it

[newby to all this] 10/10/2005 09:54

If someone has www.scsw.co.uk subscription, could you please post the article for us to see?

Many thanks.

[cambium] 09/10/2005 20:37

and bonnie scotland too....

[cambium] 09/10/2005 12:13

Good write up in scsw this weekend

[deehill] 09/10/2005 11:44

Note that Mears is adept at not only forecasting what their future requirements will be with some considerable skill BUT they, also, have the ability to RELEASE the information at the best possible time.

[newby to all this] 04/10/2005 09:31

MEARS EXPANDS WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR


28 September 2005

Leading social housing maintenance and repair contractors, Mears Group is delighted to announce the appointments of Nick Hann and Darren Warneford as Business Development Directors to ensure the Company's planned growth and continued investment in the Social Housing Sector.

The two new posts follow the continued success of the company winning long-term contracts with social housing landlords including Sheffield Homes, Cross Keys Homes and more recently Nottingham City Homes.

Nick Hann previously Regional Director for Connaught Property Services brings a wealth of experience in the development of strategic client relationships and collaborative working arrangements.

Darren Warneford, also a qualified housing specialist, bringing particular expertise from the Housing Association sector was previously head of the social housing team at Newcastle Building Society, being responsible for sourcing, underwriting, analysis and monitoring of key areas, which include market rent, key workers, shared ownership and large scale voluntary transfers.

Both Nick and Darren will take the lead on all business development activity and developing key long term relationships across northern and southern regions of the UK, which will assist Mears in enhancing its reputation as the industry's preferred supplier of social housing maintenance and repair.

[newby to all this] 04/10/2005 09:30

NUMIS FORECASTS GROWTH IN SOCIAL HOUSING

27 September 2005

Numis has forecasted extraordinary growth in the social housing sector in its new report, which it believes is ripe for consolidation.

The research provides a comprehensive insight into the UK social housing capital and revenue spend markets, worth around £10bn a year. It includes data on all the key operators and reveals major operators not featured in previous research. Interestingly, this includes both private and public, and service and building companies.

Francesca Raleigh at Numis, co-author of the report, said: "Social housing is an exciting growth market with very strong consolidation potential. The unique report is part of our initiative to offer strategic sector specific research for Support Services. This research also shows our continued commitment to providing a breadth and depth of sector coverage to service our expanding client portfolio."

High growth levels are forecast for the leading operators over the next five years. If the 13 leading independent operators grow their sales by 30% p.a. up to 2010 and by 15% p.a. from 2010-2015, then their combined market shares will be 41% by 2010 and 83% by 2015 (currently they have 12% of the market).

The top five operators (Keepmoat, Connaught, Lovell, Morrison and Mears) are estimated to have eight per cent of the 04/05 market. Quoted companies Connaught, Inspace and Mears are cited as well positioned with large exposure to the sector and above average EPS growth prospects. The fragmented nature of the market, trend to larger suppliers and the large outsourcing potential of the in-house element all create considerable scope for these operators to grow their market shares.

The sector has strong consolidation potential both organically and via acquisition. Introducing better processes and leveraging client relationships into other services /larger contracts could generate value for acquisitors. These may include new entrants, existing players, or those already in related local authority/housing association markets

[deehill] 26/9/2005 11:36

ntat Recognize a ramp when you see one...and, fortunately, you didnt get bitten.

[newby to all this] 26/9/2005 10:45

MER has been slow and slipped a bit this last week or so. Anyone rekon that it's overweight now or just sluggish? FTSE seems to be holding well recntly with all the oil issues. Forecasts?

PS - morjarias - Your TPA tip is now down 40%! I guess your directors now lost £4k then.