Ashley (laura) Share Discussion Threads

[killieboy] 04/2/2009 11:59

Any idea of when results are due?

[killieboy] 29/1/2009 10:23

Could take the return of consumer confidence to get this one moving again and that could take a long time if we all listen to the BBC/Peston!

[davy99] 28/1/2009 20:50

Varrirob- With the CEO having bought in it seems to show confidence.

Retail hasn't been doing well, but maybe L.A. will buck the trend?, hard to know.

Any views anyone?

[varrirob] 26/1/2009 22:10

Hi to all. Not posted before, but wanted to know if anyone noticed that Laura Ashley was identified as a 'Buy' in this Sundays FT? Does it have any relevance?
Davy99 - I watched the demise of Woolies from a distance and the threads that went back and forth. Very unfortunate. What do you think about Laura Ashley? Is it a viable investment opportunity?

[bobby.ifa] 21/1/2009 07:17

These lot will be taken private- it's obvious ins't it? Shares are being bought weekly by the CEO's investment Company Bonham Industries which presently holds 25.8%. It's just a matter of time & the take out price, as once they own 30% a formal offer has to be made.

[mryesyes] 21/1/2009 00:48

The CEO spent £25,000 on shares. She previously had only £10,000.
Obviously its not quite dead yet, but I think its customers are dying off

[ggekkko] 29/12/2008 17:49

i do believe that was support - sub 10p here we come

[bailiffs] 19/12/2008 17:17

Geks - you're too bl##dy good friend!

[ggekkko] 12/12/2008 09:40

where will they get the cash from bobby

where would anyone to buy a business that is faltering slowly and over stretched in terms of recent expansion

[bobby.ifa] 10/12/2008 10:17

Disagree GG, these will be taken private if the price stutters around these levels. Bonham Industries hold a load of these and could up the ante any day. Surprised the Company haven't bought for a while at these levels.

[ggekkko] 10/12/2008 08:32

the divi will be next to go, when that happens it will form a huge signal to the market - get out fast

[killieboy] 05/12/2008 11:12

A great yield yes - but for how long!?

[maskva] 04/12/2008 16:22

just to let you know that the oxford street store has moved into the new westfield shopping centre in shepherds bush.

don't forget the 1p a share dividend is a great yield

[ggekkko] 03/12/2008 09:12

heading to single figures, i think this one was forgotten about in terms of how bad it could become

[theband] 28/11/2008 10:44

Customers loved woolies
Aly loves a customer

[davy99] 28/11/2008 08:14

theband- That thought had crossed my mind too. Coincidence that Green announced not bidding for Moss on same day Woolies into administration, he may be one of those parties showing an interest at rock bottom prices for the stores.


I recall ALY @ 6p many years ago. Will watch.

[theband] 27/11/2008 16:37

And their stake in Moss bros just became worth a whole lot less as green decided against takeover, maybe he'll go back and snap up woolies for 0.5p

[ggekkko] 26/11/2008 13:08

indeed davy, q the disaster
a staggering valuation given the setup here

[davy99] 26/11/2008 13:07

GGekkk You wouldn't expect to see me here, but I agree with you.

I was in London's Oxford Street this Monday, where had Laura Ashley's flagship store opposite Selfridges gone? A 'To Let' board above it, with what looks like a temporary handbag shop having taken it's place. Not a good sign.

[ggekkko] 22/11/2008 21:58

ALY currently holds a valuation of £120m, which appears significantly higher than its profitability warrants.

With a high reliance on homeware sales difficult times are ahead. Whilst total sales are up a small amount much of this growth would appear to be due to new stores, which will take time to reach profitability especially now.

"Current Trading and Outlook
In the 33 weeks to 13 September 2008, total UK retail sales were up 4.3%. For the same period, like-for-like sales were down -11.6%."

The recent departure of the FD is perhaps the first rat to leave the sinking ship.

There is a long way down to go

I rest my case.

[ggekkko] 22/11/2008 21:46

i think you should prepare for a disaster actually - get ready

[ghc] 12/11/2008 11:56

Moss Bros up 63% ALY owns 10%, we could be back at 25p soon.

[theband] 12/11/2008 11:21

Whats going on here then ??