Chelford Share Discussion Threads

[pc4900074200] 21/8/2007 10:34

I see that their 'at it' again?

Lowering the bid, looking for weak holders.

Do we see an above NMS buy later today or is it 'balance books' time?

pc

[largeman] 15/8/2007 14:50

Thanks pc, a very good explanation.

Well they can have my shares if/when they reach £5.00!!! so they may have a long wait!

[pc4900074200] 15/8/2007 13:03

Largeman, easily explained?

They never have any stock or only little to trade. It's a stock that most
IMO, are held by employees and directors, who don't sell often.

The NMS is only 500 so any larger buy puts them in a spin. They then
hit the bid in the hope that they can cover their backs finding weak holders
that sell.

Your post was @ 10.51 am without any trades showing. Yet the 6k buy
was timed @ 09.22 am. not marked as an 'L'. Thus to me, showing
they have sold shares that they need to cover and they can not.

It is a shame that the rules state that they only have to balance their books
once a month. If it was a case of at the end of each day, they would not be
able to act in this way and you would see the bid rise.

pc

[largeman] 15/8/2007 10:53

What's going on today - Bid is down 5p at 10:00 with no trades at all. Something fishy going on or is this normal?

[welsheagle] 08/8/2007 07:35

Chelford Notice of Interim Results


RNS Number:7001B
Chelford Group PLC
08 August 2007


8 August 2007


CHELFORD GROUP PLC

INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT DATE


Chelford Group plc (LSE: CHR), the AIM quoted IT solutions group, will be
announcing its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2007 on Thursday 6
September 2007.

[welsheagle] 04/8/2007 20:35

Chelford is tipped in this month's Techinvest

[tole] 31/7/2007 08:34

Not anymore it isnt :)) share price moving north now...

[bernieboy] 30/7/2007 13:29

Buys going through at 170 and 175 yet the share price remains at 162.5???

[aspex] 30/7/2007 10:42

More activity

26/07/2007
Agility Systems meets needs of corporate clothing giant

"The original installation of Agility's software enabled us to better control our extensive range of stock and improve the speed and accuracy with which orders were dealt with. " Graham Entwistle, Director of IT, Simon Jersey



The second phase of an advanced data capture solution created by Darlington-based firm Agility Systems, has gone live at corporate clothing specialists, Simon Jersey.

[pc4900074200] 27/7/2007 18:05

Thanks smartmmm

Being part of the Chelford group you would think that
an RNS would have been issued.

Sadly the lack any news is a major drawback in this company.
It is left for shareholders to ferret out news.

Is it wonder the MM's play with the share price as they do.

pc

[smarkmmm] 27/7/2007 17:24

25/07/2007

Agility Systems has won a major contract to supply specialist software solutions to the UK distribution centre of global motor corporation, Suzuki.

[welsheagle] 19/7/2007 07:43

RNS Number:4701A
Chelford Group PLC
19 July 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 July 2007

Chelford Group plc

PERIOD-END TRADING STATEMENT

Chelford Group plc ("Chelford" or "the Group"), the IT solutions group, today
provides an update on its trading performance for the six months to 30 June
2007.

Chelford is pleased to report that the overall operating profit for the first
half of 2007 is significantly ahead of the same period in 2006 and also shows an
improvement on the second half of 2006.

The Chelford SAP Solutions division has moved firmly into profit with improving
margins as the half year progressed. Chelford SAP Solutions continues to achieve
good organic growth and the new business pipeline is substantially stronger than
at the same time last year.

Revenue for the Chelford Solutions division was little changed from the same
period last year. Profitability in this division was held back during the half
year by increased investment within the Microsoft solutions business and in
additional sales capacity. However an increase of 43% in order intake for
Chelford Solutions gives confidence for an improvement in performance during the
second half.

Chelford continues to generate cash; the net cash balance as at 30 June 2007 was
#1.76 million.

The Board anticipates a satisfactory outcome for the full year in line with the
Board's expectations.


ENDS

[aspex] 19/7/2007 07:37

Trading update
"Chelford is pleased to report that the overall operating profit for the first
half of 2007 is significantly ahead of the same period in 2006 and also shows an improvement on the second half of 2006."

Rise today?

[welsheagle] 18/7/2007 18:02

Well spotted, Tole.

[tole] 18/7/2007 08:25

Press Release: SSI to sponsor first 'Fresh Produce' category at 2007 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
09/07/2007

New award reflects importance of fresh produce sector – now worth over £1 billion

Ability to meet retailer's evolving requirements is "crucial"

SSI, has announced that it will sponsor the inaugural 'fresh produce' category at the 2007 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. The new award has been created to reflect the growing significance of the fresh produce sector within the UK food industry, and the increasing role technology plays in enabling food processors and distributors to meet the retailer's requirements.

The market for fresh produce in the UK has grown rapidly in recent years, and the sector is now worth well over £1 billion. Much has changed in this sector. Organic food sales have more than doubled since 2000 and the grocery sector experienced growth of 7.5% in the first quarter of 2007 alone. There are more product variants and significantly more valued-added products available. The huge changes in this sector have led companies to implement new systems and business processes, including supply chain management and ERP systems, in order to deliver high quality products to stores. Award winners will be companies that demonstrate excellence in areas including productivity, process innovation, product development and company growth – including emerging in new areas of the fresh produce market.

"The fresh produce sector has completely revolutionised itself in the last ten years," commented Neville Merritt, Group Marketing Director, Chelford Group. "Shoppers no longer simply demand fresh fruit and vegetables on the shelves – they now expect supermarkets to provide high quality, pre-prepared and packaged goods – such as garnished potatoes or baby vegetable packs – that are just as ready for use as any other food product. The fresh produce sector has responded to this demand, and evolved by adding multiple process and packing lines in what was previously a straight-forward warehousing and distribution facility. A company's ability to effectively manage and control this new aspect of their business has become crucial.

"In addition to these market changes, the major retailers have also consolidated their suppliers, which means that many produce suppliers now have to source additional volumes from third parties in order to fulfil growing requirements," continued Neville Merritt. "This increases the importance of effective integration between the order management systems of the retail suppliers and third parties, to manage complex triangulation of business transactions. Margins are tight in this sector, so ever more sophisticated transaction monitoring and cost analysis is needed to closely monitor consignment costs. This new award category recognises companies that have mastered these processes, and are adopting innovative practices across the supply chain."

About the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
Now in their 7th year, The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards honour the very best food and drink manufacturing companies' progress across a range of criteria: from category and supply chain management to new product development; from process innovation to health, safety and environmental management; and from marketing to human resource management.

[monis] 09/7/2007 09:53

Sp should be a lot more than £3, I would say.

[johndee] 09/7/2007 09:28

#3 soon again

[monis] 09/7/2007 08:44

I would expect buying to increase this week in anticipation of contract news soon.

[monis] 07/7/2007 12:26

Nice buying this week, should continue next week with rises on each buy over 1000 shares.

[monis] 06/7/2007 11:34

It seems to be moving up on every buy which is an excellent sign.

[bernieboy] 06/7/2007 11:25

Good to see the continued rise here. Long may it last!!

[monis] 06/7/2007 09:08

Big contracts in the wings.

This is the sort of company which would be ripe for a take over.