Hill & Smith Share Discussion Threads

[burt46] 04/11/2005 16:43

looking very good for hils

[cockneyrebel] 04/11/2005 15:11

MM buying - I feel a breakout coming :-)

CR

[hvs] 03/11/2005 19:58

very good performance today.

[gswredland] 03/11/2005 15:05

yes good solid share too..

[cockneyrebel] 03/11/2005 14:43

about to make a breakout by the look of it.

CR

[hvs] 31/10/2005 21:02

Its on fire now.

[hvs] 08/10/2005 18:27

Mentioned in the IC this week as one to buy for the future.

We will see 260p and more.

[hvs] 20/9/2005 13:59

Another good rise today.

[standish11] 17/9/2005 22:05

Per his website,the tremendously successful Robbie Burns bought 4000 at 208p on 16/9 with a target price of 260p.This news will no doubt give a further boost to the share price in the short term at least.

[peladon] 16/9/2005 10:15

Off again. (Bullish) new closing high if it holds this level.

[hvs] 08/9/2005 09:58

What a fantastic rise.

[hvs] 06/9/2005 09:23

Can it GET any better than this , Think yes with HILS.


HIGHLIGHTS:


Profit before taxation #8.5m (2004: #6.2m)
up by 36.6 per cent

Operating profit before financing costs #10.4m (2004: #7.8m)
up by 32.6 per cent

Revenue #143.4m (2004: #131.0m)
up by 9.4 per cent

Adjusted earnings per share+ 9.47p (2004: 7.01p)
up by 35.1 per cent

Dividend per share 2.60p (2004: 2.25p)
up by 15.6 per cent

Dividend cover+ 3.6 times (2004: 3.1 times)

Underlying net debt++ #33.3m (2004: #38.8m)

[v11slr] 06/9/2005 07:40

Hill & Smith Hldgs PLC
06 September 2005


INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

The board of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC announces record profits for the period
of six months ended 30 June 2005, reflecting a further significant improvement
in the group's financial performance.

The statements for the half year have been prepared for the first time in
accordance with international financial reporting standards and comparative
figures have been restated accordingly.


HIGHLIGHTS:


Profit before taxation £8.5m (2004: £6.2m)
up by 36.6 per cent

Operating profit before financing costs £10.4m (2004: £7.8m)
up by 32.6 per cent

Revenue £143.4m (2004: £131.0m)
up by 9.4 per cent

Adjusted earnings per share+ 9.47p (2004: 7.01p)
up by 35.1 per cent

Dividend per share 2.60p (2004: 2.25p)
up by 15.6 per cent

Dividend cover+ 3.6 times (2004: 3.1 times)

Underlying net debt++ £33.3m (2004: £38.8m)


+ based on profits before reorganisation and restructuring costs
++ excluding the cost of investing £23.4m in Zinkinvent Gmbh

Apart from record profits and higher dividends, underlying cash flow has been
strong, supporting the group's continuing investment in its core businesses.

Though some additional benefits have been achieved by the successful integration
of acquisitions, the period under review was notable for strong organic growth.

Chairman David Winterbottom said: 'Further substantial progress has been
achieved by the group, resulting in another significant improvement in the
group's financial performance.

'The level of activity in our building, construction and infrastructure markets
continues to increase and we are well placed to take advantage of the many
projects available.

'We continue to focus on our capital expenditure and product development
programmes alongside our innovative and entrepreneurial approach in order to
provide high levels of customer service.

'These are important elements of our business strategy as is our drive to be the
lowest cost producer in the key markets we supply.

'We remain confident of achieving another satisfactory performance for the full
year, subject to a continuation of the current economic and market conditions.'

[hvs] 02/9/2005 14:46

Yep,

Its going up all right.

[red star 81] 02/9/2005 14:28

been long this since 16 Aug, one of the best looking continuation chart patterns i've seen for a while, and another great rise so far today.

[hvs] 16/8/2005 19:23

Good for you V11

[v11slr] 16/8/2005 13:50

Sitting back enjoying the rise, and the fact that this board isn't full of day traders endlessly debating every slight change in the price.

Andy M

[hvs] 16/8/2005 09:28

Its doing well again today.

Where's everyone ?

[hvs] 11/8/2005 16:04

Goodsolid rise again.

[hvs] 08/8/2005 15:15

And its up solidly today

[hvs] 07/8/2005 14:53

Very shrewd yet again.

These boys really know what they are doing.

Which only means one thing, better performance and higher share price.Earnings
of 15p on the cards and another 10% increase in divi.

[oniabsta] 05/8/2005 12:18

Arbuthnot says buy Hill & Smith

[v11slr] 05/8/2005 07:50

Hill & Smith Hldgs PLC
05 August 2005

Acquisition of Techspan Systems

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC ('Hill & Smith' or the 'Company') announces that it
has entered into an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Techspan
Systems Limited ('Techspan'), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jarvis plc, for a
cash consideration of approximately £0.9 million.

Techspan, which is based in Aylesbury, is a supplier of electronic information
displays to the UK roads market, providing up to the minute information for
motorists on such matters as road congestion, accidents and local speed limits.
The business designs, manufactures and installs electronic information displays
and other related applications.

In the year ended 31 March 2005, draft results indicate that Techspan made a
loss before taxation of £1.2 million on sales of approximately £2.0 million. The
book value of the gross assets being acquired by Hill & Smith amounts to £1.0
million. In addition, Hill & Smith is also taking over the lease of the property
occupied by Techspan.

All of the existing employees of Techspan, including the key members of the
management team, are transferring to Hill & Smith.

The Directors believe that Techspan will complement Hill & Smith's road
infrastructure business, and that its acquisition will benefit the Group by
strengthening and extending the existing product offering in that sector.

David Grove, Hill & Smith's chief executive, commented: 'We have bought Techspan
because it is a highly innovative business in a growing market. With the
pressure on to improve transport systems, cope with increased usage and reduce
congestion, a market leading business that supplies the latest in electronic
signs will integrate well with our core transport infrastructure businesses.'

Further information:
David Grove, Chief Executive
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC
Tel: [phone]

Edward Carter or Anna McNeil
Quantum Freshwater UK
Tel: [phone]

End
August 5th, 2005

[hvs] 13/7/2005 20:29

Looking good for further upside.

[hvs] 08/7/2005 21:03

Oh dear ,

The IDIOTS are here.