Blackrock Intl Share Discussion Threads

[boadicea] 17/6/2003 12:35

Long time no posts.
Interims looked quite respectable - above expectation.

Now we seem to have movement with some larger deals in past day or two. Mainly modest buys this morning.
It's time this one woke up, but does the recent action presage something better?

[ainsoph] 17/12/2002 14:28

210/218p ..... another 8% or so

[ainsoph] 12/12/2002 14:04

190/200p ...... wide spread but you can easily buy within

[ainsoph] 12/12/2002 07:27

Press today

Times - Blick (electrical equipment) reported full-year pre-tax profits of £5.4 million (£7.3 million). The total dividend is held at 14.5p after a final held at 9.5p, payable on April 15.

[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 13:24

Ticking up again @ 187/195p - up over 9% on the day



ains

[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 08:53

AFX-Focus) 2002-12-11 08:38 GMT: Blick FY profits fall but underlying performance improving

LONDON (AFX) - Blick PLC reported a fall in profits and sales for the year to September but said underlying performance is improving and that it is cautiously upbeat about its prospects.
Pretax profits before exceptionals and goodwill fell to 7.8 mln stg in the period from 9 mln in the previous year, as sales on continuing operations declined to 67.5 mln from 72.7 mln.

The company attributed the fall to loss-making security contracts taken in prior periods and the static digital TV market.

After exceptional items, pretax profits fell to 5.4 mln stg from 7.2 mln.

EPS before goodwill and exceptionals dropped to 19.15 pence from 20.17.

The company held the final dividend at 9.5 pence, which left the full-year payout unchanged at 14.5.

The company achieved 11 pct growth in new rental sales to 11.3 mln stg.

Commenting on the results, chief executive Vanda Murray said: "This year has been a pivotal one for Blick and substantial progress has been achieved in difficult market conditions. Blick is in far better shape than it has been for some time.

"The results of the restructuring of the business are having an effect and the underlying performance of the company is beginning to improve. As we enter the new financial year, we are cautiously optimistic about our prospects."

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[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 08:21

Yes the divs are good and secure ..... have started to be interested in divs again ..... shares now up over 7%



ains

[gzr] 11/12/2002 08:19

Worth holding for the 8% div yield alone - that's 4 times what you get in the building society.

[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 07:49

Moving up pre market :-))

[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 07:32

Had a quick read through - no nasties and good progress - outlook very promising

ains




Financial Summary

• Turnover on continuing businesses: £67.5m (2001: £72.7m)
• Profit before tax, goodwill and exceptional items: £7.8m (2001: £9.0m)
• Earnings per share before goodwill and exceptional items: 19.15p (2001:
20.17p)
• Full year dividend maintained: 14.5p (2001: 14.5p)
• Net cash inflow from operating activities increased to £10.0m (2001:
£9.1m)

Operational highlights

• 11% increase in new rental sales: £11.3m (2001: £10.2m)
• Invested £1.8m in development of new products
• 10% growth in integrated sales
• Second half margin improvement of 9% in the security installation business

Commenting on the results, Vanda Murray, Chief Executive said:

'This year has been a pivotal one for Blick and substantial progress has been
achieved in difficult market conditions. Blick is in far better shape than it
has been for some time. The results of the restructuring of the business are
having an effect and the underlying performance of the company is beginning to
improve. As we enter the new financial year, we are cautiously optimistic about
our prospects.'

[ainsoph] 11/12/2002 00:23

Ticking up ahead of results tomorrow

[ainsoph] 10/12/2002 21:07

They will tell you tomorrow

[wstirrup] 10/12/2002 20:45

When does this go XD chaps/esses?

W.

[ainsoph] 26/11/2002 08:11

Hold a chunk of these - share price has been firming up of late



ains

[gzr] 26/11/2002 08:08

Juicy 8.5% yield on this one, which will hopefully be maintained.

[boadicea] 25/11/2002 23:19

Results due 11th Dec. Broker recommendations generally very positive and rising in last couple of months. Does anyone have informed comments to offer?
Boad

[wstirrup] 12/11/2002 00:25

Hi Guys

Began watching this one a few weeks back, but I'm conerned that their trade is cyclical (and optional) with not much chance of repeat purchases either, (Consumables that is) or is the services side of the business growing too?

The price went against the grain today...So there must be Gold in them there tills...? Any views?

[naomistake] 11/10/2002 09:42

Broker upgrades today

Westlb buy from hold target 280

Seymour Pierce buy from hold target 180

Anne

[ainsoph] 31/7/2002 08:40

XD today - worth 4.25p payable on the 30th August ...... currently 195/203p with no trades



ainsoph

[stewjames] 17/7/2002 14:49

LOL! What makes you think I'm day dreamer? Our use of language is entirely different as are our particular share interests. If it is a multiple alias then it's being very intelligently disguised. Something you could learn from, I feel.

Sorry to spoil your fun, ursus!

[ainsoph] 17/7/2002 14:22

volumes over 4 times the daily average with two big f trades showing - up 7.2% @ 205/212p - somethin is going on imho



ainsoph

[ursus] 17/7/2002 14:16

i'll take that as a yes, then. no other rational explanation possible.