Andor Technology Share Discussion Threads

[kimball808] 14/12/2010 16:39

nice finish...:-)

[battlebus] 09/12/2010 20:53

Just soo close to £4 then the sky is the limit.

[m.t.glass] 09/12/2010 10:10

Testing recent resistance level now..

[kimball808] 08/12/2010 07:43

took a hit on the Chin yesterday, but finals showed that they smashed top line, which hopefully should continue with recent advances in technology and products and the recent acquisition, if strategically successful should bear fruit. I think a lot more to come from this company...

[kimball808] 07/12/2010 21:14

a bit of beeb...

[battlebus] 07/12/2010 16:49

Good recovery should auger well for tomorrow.

[urvnme] 07/12/2010 11:08

I appreciate their staff as well. The value of my holding has increased over 100% in the past year so I'm ok with employees getting a decent bonus.

[battlebus] 07/12/2010 10:39

The bonuses only shows how they appreciate their staff and it improves productivity and morale which is a stalwart of this company.

[aa29] 07/12/2010 09:50

Maybe the market is focussing on the actual figures (where profit growth was a lot less than 50%) rather than the adjusted ones. There may be good reasons why net profit has not grown at the rate as other lines eg higher proportionate tax charge so why have they glossed over this?

I also thought it rather strange that one of the performance highlights was 'Record bonuses for staff'.

[battlebus] 07/12/2010 09:14

Yes may add if we dip any further as the only way is up.

[m.t.glass] 07/12/2010 09:06

Perversity of the market so often requires a backward step as the runup for an upward break ;o)

At least I hope that's what it is.

[battlebus] 07/12/2010 08:04

Yes fantastic and orders for FY11 are 50% higher!

[m.t.glass] 07/12/2010 07:15

Results ahead of expectations on all fronts:

Turnover up 29% to GBP42.7m vs forecast 42.2m (2009: GBP33.1m)
Adjusted* operating profit up 50% to GBP7.0m vs forecast 6.77m (2009: GBP4.7m)
Adjusted* PBT up 50% to GBP7.1m (2009: GBP4.7m)
Adjusted* EPS up 32% to 19.55 pence vs forecast 18.75p (2009: 14.85 pence)

[battlebus] 03/12/2010 18:06

Yes results should see us well past £4.

[m.t.glass] 03/12/2010 15:18

Looking like it might close above recent high today. A nice end to the week if it does.

[kimball808] 26/11/2010 20:46

nice article in 'Shares' mag stating Andor's new game changing research camera should drive the share price higher

[battlebus] 21/11/2010 16:34

HIGH TECH CAMERA COMPANY PUTS FOCUS ON NEW JOBS!

a HIGH-TECH digital camera development and manufacturing firm has announced it is seeking to recruit new staff to it's Belfast HQ.
Andor Technology, which specialises in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems, is offering opportunities in disciplines including engineering, production and marketing. Dr Andrew Dennis, director of product management, said: "We are looking for people who embrace our four core values: vision, respect, integrity, enthusiasm. "These values are the foundation of our company,define who we are and set us apart from our competitors."
The firm was founded in 1989 as a spin-out from Queen's-University's physics department. It has established itself as a major player in the area of high proformance scientific digital cameras,spectroscopy solutions and micrscopy systems. Its cameras allow scientists around the world to measure light down to a single photon and capture events occuring within one billionth of a second.
Andor, based in state-of-the-art premises in Springvale Buisness Park, employs more than 250 people in 15 offices worldwide and is one of only a handful of listed Northern Ireland companies (In 2004 Andor Technology plc was admitted to the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market.)
It also has a reputation for investing in its employees, having recently been awarded the prestigious "One To Watch" accreditation in the Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for 2010. The accreditation highlights
andor's ability to provide structure career paths,flexible working hours and support for students, both through work placements and sponsorship. The firm also supplies funding and supported time off for employees looking to delop their career through further education. This gives employees the chance to gain the skills they require to reach their career goals. Every member of staff has a personal development plan and this covers activities such as professional body membership and furher education. Andor Technology's chief executive Conor Walsh said: "Our staff are engaged to be part of the company on manylevels. We ensure they have strong and clear management,leadership, and the oppurtunity for personal career development. "We recognise how important our staff are and we value the contribution they make to Andor's ongoing sucess." "There are a number of schemes in place to demonstrate how employees are valued such as profit related pay, funding or further education and a shared learining scheme."
Andor expects more innovation and sucess in the coming years. View the company's current recruitment opportunities at
www.andor.com/careers

[battlebus] 19/11/2010 08:10

Not long till results now so a small shakeout before.

[m.t.glass] 19/11/2010 07:59

Being Belfast based, the company shouldn't be damaged by the financial problems in Eire -- and the threat of possible forced changes in company taxation there. But I would not be surprised if there is an element of that fear being wrongly applied to the market's view of Andor, by a small handful of traders.

[kimball808] 19/11/2010 06:37

not very nice drop yesterday, on a day when a lot of shares were in catch up mode???

[kimball808] 05/11/2010 06:41

Tis a pleasure, There is a bloke (investor) who writes in the weekend FT (Can't remember his name) that is always referring to his rare coin collection as part of his portfolio which is doing very well..GL

[battlebus] 04/11/2010 23:31

Nice finds Kimball808. Hope you don't mind but i borrowed the section on Noble investments one of my slow burners.

[kimball808] 04/11/2010 22:20

Evolution TP 425p