Headlam Share Discussion Threads

[call-logger] 18/11/2007 20:16

Cos I "topped up"* on the 6th







*down

[jeanal] 18/11/2007 19:46

Why has HEAD crashed?

[call-logger] 05/11/2007 20:40

Does anyone have the stats on whether goals scored in this way has increased since this thread was unleashed?

[rocking elmo] 04/7/2007 23:58

had some information from a friend of mine who said national sales managers are trying to get their reps to get customers to bring forward orders placed for July to June to boost figures .... sales in q2 must have been down, therefore if they have managed to hold up orders for q2 to impress the market the knock on effect of q3 q4 could be bad.

could fall off a ledge soon

as ever dyor

[networker] 05/9/2006 18:18

Another positive and encouraging set of results from HEAD. They don't have the trading surprises of many companies and continue to be consistent and reliable performers.
Not sure that the share price can move out of the trading band of 500-525p in which it has been sitting for quite a while. Perhaps press comment tomorrow will enliven things.

[jeffian] 27/7/2006 23:00

Bit quiet here given that new highs achieved. Chart looks pretty, too!


Regards, Ian

[waldron] 02/6/2006 16:01

Headlam Group Headlam says 5 months like-for-like sales up 3.9 pct year-on-year
LONDON (AFX) - Headlam Group PLC said sales in the first five months of 2006
have increased by 3.9 pct on a like-for-like basis against the corresponding
period last year, in a statement prepared for today's annual general meeting.
The statement said positive sales trend in both Residential and Commercial
products has been achieved through the group continuing to develop its market
position with independent retailers and flooring contractors.
The floorcoverings distributor said it has made a solid start to the year
and is looking forward to another year of growth in profitability.
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[waldron] 02/6/2006 15:57

about headlam
Headlam Group, a business engaged in the distribution and supply of floorcoverings, was established during the 1990's by a series of acquisitions in the UK and Continental Europe.

The Group holds a unique position in the distribution of floorcoverings to the UK's independent retailers and contractors. Headlam is the largest supplier and has maximised its presence in the market's many geographic and product segments by successfully operating through 42 trade brands.

Due to the way the UK floorcovering distribution market operates, there is much to be gained from operating a portfolio of regional trade brands whose success is based predominantly on a reputation for excellent local service. Headlam's national trade brands have allowed it to achieve leading positions in a variety of product and market sectors where UK wide distribution is key to achieving success.

Each of the Headlam trade brands enjoys the benefit of having its own dedicated management team enabling them to concentrate on meeting the particular needs of their customers. Each brand team is supported by the Headlam Group's facilities and systems to ensure a consistent level of service and delivery.

Headlam operates its Continental European network from three key sites.

Lethem-Vergeer is based in Zutphen, a town located in the Eastern part of the Netherlands and supplies the whole of the Dutch market with residential floorcoverings.

The national French distributor La Maison du Sol (LMS) operates from two main warehouses, with nineteen regional branches servicing the customers' requirements for residential and commercial flooring.

Belcolor the Swiss distributor of residential and commercial flooring is located in St. Gallen in East Switzerland.

[zzaxx99] 25/5/2006 20:03

aha - the well-known Madonna formation! :-)

[jeffian] 25/5/2006 19:57

I'm not a daytrader. Maybe I ought to be!

[networker] 21/2/2006 23:04

I see that today HEAD officially found its way back into the FTE 350.

Presumably this accounts for the share price shenanigans of the the last 3 weeks.......

[jeffian] 09/2/2006 11:23

Yes. Good, innit?!

8-)

Regards, Ian

[networker] 09/2/2006 09:09

Well, I was wrong! The break-out movement has been good with 500p level being approached. Some reasonable volume also in evidence in what has always been a tightly held share.

[networker] 20/1/2006 17:52

zzzzzz
Break-out and Headlam don't seem to go together. So, I'd have to opt for the latter. Steady progress over many months and years is normally the hallmark of the company, rather than spectacular movement.

[zzaxx99] 17/1/2006 19:01

After a long time of ignoring HEAD, while it has close to doubled, I'm interested again - making another start-of-year attack on the 12-year high. Anyone still watching? What's the consensus - break-out or drop back?

[networker] 26/11/2005 11:51

Anyone aware of the reason (if any )for the 7 per cent drop in the shares in the last hour of trading Thursday afternoon from 440p to 410p? Even by HEAD's standards this was a rather bizarre movement.

[jeffian] 21/9/2005 20:12

Hmmmm! The chart on this one is beginning to look like a game of 'Snakes & Ladders', and all on little volume. Profit-taking, or are the MM's working their wonderful magic?

Regards, Ian

[networker] 16/8/2005 07:49

Another solid and respectable set of figures, which are slightly ahead of my expectations. Coupled with the confident statement should lead to some modest upgrades. Those who like well covered dividends will be pleased with the 10 per cent hike. This should mean the price gets clear of its current level of 420p, which may well become a support level.

[pogel] 28/5/2005 11:49

Good AGM statement yesterday in the light of other more cautious statements. Liked this bit especially:

"With a solid start to the year, the group looks forward to another year of
growth in profitability."

This is a well run company with superior cash flows. Not sure how much more growth can be achieved organically, but there is a good yield and little to no debt.

[networker] 26/5/2005 08:53

Bear in mind that the AGM is tomorrow and there will presumably be the usual trading update. Given the uncertainty around in the housing and high street markets, it's easy to see why people are nervous. There also seems to have been a persistent institutional seller operating, so likely to be a bit volatile over the next few days.

[jamesgkenny] 25/5/2005 16:29

george luckcraft tipped these at an ifa seminar today

[colms] 07/4/2005 14:27

networker
thanks.
price does seem steadier for the time being. still good value/outlook so happy to hold from here.