Fd Technologies Public Share Discussion Threads

[moorsie2] 23/10/2015 10:34

I guess we will all find out on 11th Nov

[swiss paul] 20/10/2015 21:10

does not sound like a conservative view to me

significantly ahead of the prior year

[blackbox1] 20/10/2015 15:36

"Management has always been conservative" - how right you are...

I think H1 results will be strongly ahead - how can they not be given KX was not included in the H1 results last year? What's "strongly ahead"? My guess > 15/20%. There was a (hopefully) decent Kdb+ sale recently to the SEC which may be recognised in the H1 figures as s/w revenue, so don't be surprised if there is a big bump in that part of the business too.

This trading update is confident in tone and coupled with recent Analyst upgrades (Investec, to £17 yesterday)and an unexpected windfall of £4.5m from an acquisition of a KX partner is as good as it gets from FDP so far.

what am I missing?

[moorsie2] 20/10/2015 08:26

In line with expectations does not excite a market...

This management has always been extremely conservative and prudent in their numbers and language.

We will have to wait till 11th Nov to see how good the growth really is and if they raise year end expectations. If so then It flies to that 20+ range

[swiss paul] 19/10/2015 18:34

Market distinctly underwhelmed by it - is something afoot - or am I missing something?

First Derivatives plc

("FD" or the "Group")



Notice of Results and Trading Update



FD (AIM: FDP.L, ESM: FDP.I), a leading provider of software and consulting services, announces trading in the first half of its financial year has been strong, with both revenue and EBITDA significantly ahead of the prior year. As a result, the Group's full year performance is expected to be in line with current market forecasts. Interim results will be published on 11 November 2015.



In addition the Group also announces that it has received $6.5m (£4.2m) net of tax in respect of a shareholding in 1010data, following that company's recent acquisition by Advance/Newhouse. The Group's shareholding arose from a license agreement for kdb which is used in 1010data's software platform which serves customers in retail, manufacturing, telecoms and financial services. It was acquired by Advance/Newhouse, an affiliate of U.S media company Advance Publications, in August 2015 for $500m. The proceeds affect the fair value of the acquisition of Kx within the balance sheet.



Brian Conlon, Chief Executive Officer of FD, commented: "Following the acquisition of Kx Systems in October 2014 the Group has continued to work towards maximising the opportunities this transformational deal has provided. As well as strengthening our position within capital markets we are making good progress in new markets and 1010data's use of kdb highlights the potential in sectors such as manufacturing and telecoms. We remain focused on delivering strong, profitable growth while investing in FD's future."

[moorsie2] 14/10/2015 14:39

110,000 shares just went through at 1500 - this is most probably a managed sell

I could easily see this as an over hang cleared and now we will clear through the 1500's to new highs

[moorsie2] 05/10/2015 10:28

On track with the short term prediction...

[moorsie2] 24/9/2015 11:08

4 to 6 weeks to half year results.

I can see this picking up to test all time highs by early November

[johnroger] 10/9/2015 14:38

"FD Labs" One more step to world domination. Only the world isn't aware of it yet.

[moorsie2] 21/8/2015 14:39

seems to be a bit of a seller in the market on this.

Once it clears through then I can see it bounce back up in the run up to interim results in 7-8 weeks time.

[moorsie2] 04/8/2015 10:36

Superb NED appointment - this company is going from strength to strength!

[johnroger] 03/8/2015 13:50

Interesting NED appointment

[mach100] 24/7/2015 16:19

Ask is over 15 pounds again so this is slowly climbing past the price the director sold at. Nice recovery and ready for a new trading range.

[moorsie2] 22/7/2015 09:24

Some strange small automatic trades (AT) gone through.

Anyone got an insight as to why that would be~??

[moorsie2] 13/7/2015 11:32

nicely ticking back up .

It will be well through £16 and all time highs by the mid year results in October.

[slacker22] 08/7/2015 09:50

Kx contract win with the SEC hxxp://kx.com/press-releases-150707.php

[mach100] 18/6/2015 13:08

I think the director sells has taken its toll. Lots of selling down form 1500p. I hope 1400p can be a floor to support the share price

[mach100] 15/6/2015 10:07

Holding up today although no trades reported. Good to see that so far the director sell hasn't sent a signal to the market. Some consolidation at this price before we move on up towards 1700p would be welcome.

[moorsie2] 12/6/2015 17:56

ahh theres the answer - Director's sale was the 40k transaction.


But there must be strong demand to fill it..

[moorsie2] 12/6/2015 15:50

40,000 just gone through at £15 and labelled as a sell. I would guess that this was actually a large buy getting filled and hence one of the reasons the share price was walked up to £15.

Will be interesting to see if the buyer (if it was a buy) is in the market for more and for what price...

[mach100] 12/6/2015 14:28

Nice strength today and pushing over another psychological barrier in 1500p. Bound to flush out sellers soon at this rate of progress in the share price in a short time.

[johnroger] 12/6/2015 14:13

Up again and only a 10p spread

[malcontent] 11/6/2015 13:38

this share can move sharply for sure