Dimension Data Share Discussion Threads

[prokartace] 12/5/2010 09:43

Ok tks srp

[srpactive] 12/5/2010 09:16

here is a summary

RNS Number : 7505L
Dimension Data Holdings PLC
12 May 2010

Wednesday 12 May 2010 - Embargoed for 7.00 am (UK time)





Dimension Data Holdings plc

Unaudited Interim Results

Six months ended 31 March 2010





Dimension Data Holdings plc ('Dimension Data' or the 'Group') today announced its results for the six months ended 31 March 2010. Although the financial information included in this preliminary announcement has been computed in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, this announcement does not itself contain sufficient information to comply with IFRS.





Financial Highlights



· Revenue growth of 11.1% in reported currency and down 3.7%(2) in constant currency

· Continued growth in Managed Services revenue, up 10.1%(2) in constant currency

· Services growth drives gross margin expansion to 22.7% (H1 2009: 21.8%)

· Strong operating profit expansion in Systems Integration business

· Weak trading conditions in Plessey

· Operating profit up 21.0% in reported currency and down 0.4%(1,2) in constant currency

· Operating margin(1) expansion to 5.0% (H1 2009: 4.6%)

· Earnings per share(1) increased from 3.5 cents (H1 2009) to 4.2 cents

· Closing gross cash balance of $495 million







Operational Highlights



· The Group received numerous awards and recognition from our partners and industry analysts

· Employee satisfaction increased and industry recognition for our outstanding employee experience was achieved

· Within our Americas region the US performance improved significantly

· Significant Managed Services and IT Outsourcing wins

· Continued progress on the Group's journey to become more services-led through expansion of our Services portfolio and evolution in our Services systems and platforms





Financial Summary










$'000
Six months ended
Six months ended



31 March 2010
31 March 2009















Revenue
2,165,621
1,950,108








Operating profit
107,469
87,464

Operating margin
5.0%
4.5%








Operating profit (before exceptional items)
107,469
88,798

Operating margin (before exceptional items)
5.0%
4.6%








Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the parent
71,710
65,997

Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the parent
(before exceptional items)
71,710
58,739

Basic earnings per ordinary share (US cents)
4.2
3.9

Basic earnings per ordinary share (US cents) (before exceptional items)
4.2
3.5




Notes:

(1) Before exceptional items. See reconciliation in Note 3 to the condensed financial statements.

(2) Adjusted for the impact of currency movements and, where relevant, before eliminating intercompany revenue



dyor

[prokartace] 12/5/2010 08:59

I hate ADVFN. You cant even see this mornings results!!

[srpactive] 29/4/2010 09:46

that is one word for it.

[volsung] 29/4/2010 09:42

Cheers srpactive. Interesting times in the markets.

[srpactive] 28/4/2010 20:44

well done, a profit is alwyas good,
I bought more itv this morning at 63p,
trading statement nxt friday 7 may,
keep an eye on that one.

dyor

regards

active

[volsung] 28/4/2010 15:55

Well thats me out for a while. Made 10% or so but seems stuck.

[volsung] 13/4/2010 09:13

Lets hope we've picked some good'uns srpactive. DDT seems sound

[srpactive] 12/4/2010 14:24

crikey volsung, you are invested in alot
of the same as myself, I am also contemplating
increasing here.

dyor

regards

active

[volsung] 10/4/2010 16:49

Bought a few more

[volsung] 24/3/2010 16:02

On ye boy ye

[gunther1] 09/3/2010 17:34

#9 riser in the FTSE250 today.

[volsung] 09/3/2010 16:48

Will she go over a quid tomorrow??

[srpactive] 09/3/2010 13:08

yes me, they are benefitting imho from
their link to cisco, they have cash, growth
and software will benefit from when the
recession finishes. This will move swiftly
to 120p very soon.

dyor

regards

active

[volsung] 09/3/2010 10:23

Pleasant rise this morning n'est ce pas?

[sbabbab] 04/3/2010 15:24

Im still holding, nice buys coming in.
Anyone confident it can get past 100?

[battue2] 04/3/2010 14:58

scoured the boards even looked at company website but no news as of yet. MMs made sure it sailed thru 90p the other day and seem eager to get this towards a £1 asap. Anyone know if they have received a T/O offer before? ATB

[gunther1] 04/3/2010 14:16

Good volume too, btw.

[gunther1] 04/3/2010 14:15

No idea, but I seriously like it.

[sarson] 04/3/2010 13:57

Any reason for increased rise?

[volsung] 04/3/2010 13:54

I think I could grow to love this share

[call-logger] 24/2/2010 20:33

Might have something to do with this

[volsung] 24/2/2010 16:11

Probably needs to pay for his new car