Arcontech Share Discussion Threads

[dell314] 05/2/2004 12:03

That just shows what a load of ramping nobends shares mag are.

How can they have any credibility when they don't even mention the imminent fund raising by issue of further equity??



Rgds
dell

[if_only] 05/2/2004 11:52

from todays shares mag

US green light due for ARC's red24

Security firm ARC Risk Management (AIM:ARC) is believed to be on the verge of signing a deal with USbased travel insurer World Access to use its red24 security product.

The deal, expected to be announced imminently, will see ARC provide its red24 security information to World Access's 80-million plus clients.

ARC is understood to be gearing up to train staff at World Access's 35 American call centres in the security and personal safety knowledge required to deal with related enquiries. The company's website – www.red24.info – already contains a surfeit of Americanrelated information.

Shares has been unable to ascertain the exact value of the deal to ARC, although is being seen as something of a breakthrough deal in terms of entering the sectorally important US market, following the 11 September terror attacks. World Access is part of Mondial Assistance, which is in turn owned by German insurer Allianz. ARC already has agreements with HSBC and Hiscox Insurance for its red24 and red24alert products.

The basic red24 product provides roundthe- clock information and advice on security and personal safety issues, while red24alert also covers on-the-spot response where appropriate.

Analyst Jon Beddoe at broker Seymour Pierce is forecasting that the group will break into profit in the year to March 2005, forecasting a profit before tax of £225,000. Beddoe's forecasts estimate a considerable take-up of both red24 products, but are understood to be fairly conservative. He also forecasts sustained growth for the company's consultancy and corporate training businesses.

At 1.38p, the company is off earlier highs, but deserves to be more highly rated. Medium-term buy.

[tony14] 05/2/2004 10:45

NMS is 1000 sahres, so "O" trades over 6000 shares delayed by 2 hours, LEVEL 2, 1 bid 2 offer. Looks that there are a few weak holders still in the stock judging by some of the sells going through. Still watching with interest.

Regards

[maywillow] 05/2/2004 10:44

(re-leads, adds more detail)
LONDON (AFX) - Steelmaker Corus Group PLC, which last November tapped the
equity markets from over 300 mln stg, signalled it may make a second attempt to
sell is aluminium business.
In a statement to the stock exchange it revealed it is "actively
considering" its options and said they could include "third party talks".
Last year it wanted to offload the operation to France's Pechiney for a cut
price 543 mln stg but was thwarted by the company's Dutch supervisory board.
Corus has long said it wants to concentrate solely on carbon steel
production. A change of top management, the equity fundraiser and a pledge to
consult with the "relevant internal parties", would appear to have paved the way
for a new deal.
"Further to this, Corus is now entering the early stages of a process to
actively consider the options for its aluminium businesses which may lead to
discussions with third parties," Corus said in a stock exchange statement.
The news gave the shares a welcome boost and at 9.50 am, they were up 2-1/4
pence, or 6 pct, at 41.
Now Corus is not a forced seller, analysts said it could raise as much as 1
bln stg from the unit, which has interests in Germany, Canada, Belgium and China
and said potential buyers could include Alcan and Alcoa as well as a renewed bid
from Pechiney.
ijl/slm/

[deanf123] 05/2/2004 10:41

dammit, So nearly bought in yesteday!

[waldron] 05/2/2004 09:22

RNS Number:0459V
Corus Group PLC
05 February 2004


Corus Group plc


CORUS ALUMINIUM UPDATE

In the announcement of the Placing and Open Offer on 12 November 2003, Corus
confirmed that the Group's strategic focus was on its carbon steel assets and
that opportunities for the aluminium activities would be explored going forward.

Further to this, Corus is now entering the early stages of a process to actively
consider the options for its aluminium businesses which may lead to discussions
with third parties. The Group will also undertake consultation, as appropriate,
with the relevant internal parties.

In the meantime, the Group continues to maintain the competitiveness of the
aluminium assets, as demonstrated by the recently announced EUR42m investment in
the Koblenz rolling mill.

ENDS

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

FURGIGDDIUGGGSU

[saddam bin laden] 05/2/2004 08:41

What the MM need to do is bring the price down, lower the spread to attract a few more punters. They are not playing the game well to create a market.

[pfrank] 05/2/2004 08:37

Good news,indeed,but why no trades shown so far today?

[saddam bin laden] 05/2/2004 08:27

This one is going to expload - think of the massive potential in the states as they are even more security conscious then in the U.K.

Would expect plenty of deals to be announced this year.

[arics] 05/2/2004 08:16

I was a bit concerned about my rather large holding in this share. Not anymore.
I think the risk has just disappeared from the risk company and the old ball is about to start rolling!

[saddam bin laden] 05/2/2004 08:09

Prinny you beat me to it. What a fantastic announcement.

La dee dar dee dar!!!!!

[prinnytoo] 05/2/2004 07:10

Oh I do feel smug, read post 53 carefully:-

5 FEBRUARY 2004

ARC RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP PLC

DATA LICENCE AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH WORLD ACCESS

The Board of ARC Risk Management Group Plc ("ARC"), the AIM listed global
security company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a data licensing
agreement with US-based World Access, Inc. ("World Access"), for the provision
of ARC's red24 security information to its clients.

Under the terms of the licence, which is renewable annually, red24 information
will be provided through World Access' contact database and online audiences via
www.worldaccess.com and will offer customers a 24 hour, 365 days a year facility
providing them with guidance and advice on worldwide security risks. World
Access will display the 'Powered by red24' logo on all material.

World Access is a member of the Mondial Assistance Group, the world's largest
travel insurance and assistance company, which has 35 operations centres in 28
countries and is a part of the Allianz Insurance Group. World Access provides
travel insurance products and emergency assistance services through top travel
agencies, credit card issuers and insurance companies and serves more than 80
million travellers every year on both domestic and international trips.

Today's announcement which follows earlier announcements on 8th and 12th
September 2003 relating to red24 agreements with HSBC Bank plc and Hiscox plc
reflects the continuing strong interest in the Company's products.

Rob Whiting, ARC's Chief Executive, commented: "We are delighted to be teaming
up with such an internationally renowned company. This agreement is expected to
form the platform for significant expansion of the red24 service into the
United States and further strengthens our belief that in the current environment
of heightened security awareness, a comprehensive security service provides a
real and tangible benefit.

World Access focuses on providing expert solutions in customer care to
organizations in the travel, financial, health care and call centre industries
and we look forward to developing a strong and mutually beneficial relationship
going forward."

[waldron] 05/2/2004 06:25

BEIJING (AFX-ASIA) - The government has reiterated warnings about the risks
of overinvestment in steel, aluminum and cement industries and ordered local
authorities to report ongoing construction projects to the State Council, the
country's cabinet.
The warning, this time by Zeng Peiyan, a vice-premier and former head of the
National Development & Reform Commission, formerly the State Planning
Commission, marks the latest expression of government concern about the rapid
growth in new investment in steel, aluminum and cement which it fears could
result in overheating and subsequent chaos in these sectors.
"Investment (in these sectors) is growing too quickly and production capacity
has exceeded market demand, with unreasonable industrial structure, high energy
consumption, high pollution discharge and low efficiency," Zeng was quoted by
Xinhua news agency as saying.
At a nationwide teleconference yesterday, the vice-premier said the State
Council, has dispatched working groups to various regions of the country to
investigate the investment landscape and has ordered local authorities to survey
ongoing projects and report the results to the central government.
Although the government has control over large investment projects, which
have to be approved by the NDRC centrally, smaller projects only need approval
from local authorities who are eager to attract investment and create jobs, and
worry less about the consequences.
Rapid investment growth has become a major headache for the government since
the second half of 2003, and various Chinese ministries, including the NDRC,
which oversees industrial policy, the Ministry of Land Resources and the
People's Bank of China, have issued warnings about potential risks.
However, investment by both foreign and Chinese companies to start projects
or expand capacity in the areas of steel, aluminum and cement is still growing
rapidly.
Yesterday, Shandong Aluminium Industry Co Ltd (SHA 600205), a subsidiary of
Aluminum Corp of China (Chalco) (HK 2600; NYSE ACH), said it plans to raise 1.2
bln yuan through an additional share issue to finance two new alumina projects.
UK-based LNM Group, the world's second-largest steel producer and a major
steel importer into China, said in mid-January it plans to build a 100 mln usd
steel plant in the northeastern seaport city of Yingkou to supply the booming
auto, construction and home appliance markets.
French cement maker Lafarge SA said last month that it will invest 40 mln
usd in a second production line to double output at its Chongqing cement plant
in southwest China.
European steel group Arcelor, Japan's Nippon Steel and the listed subsidiary
of China's largest steelmaker, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd (SHA 600019), reached
agreement last December to launch a 780 mln usd joint venture in Shanghai aimed
at tapping the country's booming auto sector.
(1 usd = 8.3 yuan)
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[prinnytoo] 03/2/2004 18:54

It could be that any Intelligence gathering is beginning to move the share upward. Time will tell.

[maywillow] 03/2/2004 15:49

LONDON, February 3 (New Ratings) – Analysts at Ibersecurities reiterate their "buy" rating on Arcelor (ARR). The target price is set to €14.4.

[maywillow] 02/2/2004 10:00

PARIS (AFX) - Arcelor said its Arcelor FCS Commercial unit will raise its
prices for all flat rolled products by at least 8 pct, effective April 1.
The move will translate into price increases that can exceed 40 eur per ton,
depending on product, market and region, Arcelor said in a statement.
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[jjrpigeon] 29/1/2004 18:14

hope its more than the kettle.

[saddam bin laden] 27/1/2004 20:52

Something is brewing?????

[maywillow] 27/1/2004 11:46

LONDON (AFX) - Corus Group PLC said Russian metals entrepreneur Alisher
Usmanov has increased his stake in the Anglo-Dutch steel group to 10.03 pct from
9.09 pct.
rn

[redistuo13] 26/1/2004 15:14

Market Cap of just 2 mil for a company which is signing contracts with major blue chips and with international expansion in the horizon.......Its Christmas all over again!!!!

DYOR

[hoobie] 26/1/2004 12:21

Mmm..it looks tempting at this price, I've been holding back for a couple of weeks

[addict] 26/1/2004 08:51

Worth a small punt IMHO.Can't see directors letting it fold and upside is considerable.As for pr-can't expect too much from a company with market cap 2million,conserving cash!DYOR.

[maywillow] 25/1/2004 21:43

China: Steel to peak in 2010.