Helphire Grp. Share Discussion Threads

[oldtown] 27/2/2014 08:24

6p re-test? results in line not earth breaking, the future still looks v positive.

[steeplejack] 27/2/2014 08:24

Dividend might have disappointed perhaps.

[bc4] 27/2/2014 08:23

Yes same thing happened in sept after results

[andyview] 27/2/2014 08:23

Its a solid set of results and shows comntinued progress, this has been overdone today imho.

gla

[shafaq] 27/2/2014 08:22

Imo many people were looking forward to the autofocus news and settlements but may have been disappointed to see no new news hence decline.

[trend surfer] 27/2/2014 08:21

Oops wrong thread, appologies!

[eeza] 27/2/2014 08:21

Like I said earlier - it's the Ugly Sister.

[trend surfer] 27/2/2014 08:19

Hows the short doing Tweek?

[miss ann thrope] 27/2/2014 08:17

erm
its the dilution you see, not much of a spike either.

Buy the rumour sell the facts

[bc4] 27/2/2014 08:14

Broker upgrades will surely follow give it a couple of weeks

[andyview] 27/2/2014 08:10

I am pleased to be able to report to shareholders that the improvement in the Group's results following the actions that have been taken-over the past 2 years has continued and that the Group achieved a profit before taxation of £4.7 million compared to £0.2 million in the corresponding period last year.

[goliard] 27/2/2014 08:05

Ann, they raised the cash for acquisitions and the acquisition is massively EPS enhancing.

[eeza] 27/2/2014 08:05

Like the Ugly sister to Coms & QPP.

[camebro] 27/2/2014 08:04

Excellent news.

[andyview] 27/2/2014 08:03

The progress is visible and this first aquisition cash generative and a good fit, i'm adding ...gla

[knigel] 27/2/2014 08:00

There's new shares in issue to explain the extra cash and so far the market has liked the placings as they have been used for expansion not paying director fees!

[miss ann thrope] 27/2/2014 07:53

Indeed it is Green` but how will that affect our value, we shall see

[bains123] 27/2/2014 07:53

Commenting on the Group's results and prospects, Martin Ward, Chief Executive Officer said:

"As a board we are pleased to note the continued improvement in profits and operational efficiency as well as the closer working relationships with many insurers. Our strategy is to continue building our product and service offering that appeals to our wide Partner base whilst continuing to focus on providing a high quality service to all of our Partners and their customers. This remains a key driver in our goal for continued success. We are also pleased to announce a further interim dividend which supports our commitment to our stated dividend policy."

[andyview] 27/2/2014 07:53

A key change of focus for the group imho:

The Group has continued to make good progress in implementing the necessary changes to achieve a business model that is more resilient to the changes in the market. These include moving to a sustainable underlying model that better aligns the economic risk and reward in our business. In accordance with this model the Group has deliberately not sought to secure low margin volume business which relies principally upon price driven criteria in priority to service quality.

The continued improvement in the Group's operational practices and systems has facilitated excellent working relationships with many insurers. This has contributed to a growing number of bi-lateral protocol agreements with those insurers that has seen improvements in cash collection cycles and at the same time has continued to remove frictional costs for both parties. This has lead to debtor days being reduced in line with our expectations to a seasonal record low of 135 days.

[greenroom78] 27/2/2014 07:52

Maybe it is coming from the large cash pile Ann?

[totally banjo] 27/2/2014 07:51

looks very good

[the handyman] 27/2/2014 07:51

The issue of shares for today's acquisition could mean that the Board envisage a share consolidation of say 10% with year-end results.

[miss ann thrope] 27/2/2014 07:50

HMMM
I see a spike then questions asked about where the cash is coming from?

[knigel] 27/2/2014 07:50

bc4 - will review (out all day) but sure we are talking about £50-£100 million in tax losses :-)

[bains123] 27/2/2014 07:48

Excellent news here should be a great share price day!