Melrose Industries Share Discussion Threads

[essentialinvestor] 14/10/2019 11:56

No. The no deal mantra is risible. The UK would be back in negotiations
within weeks, at most. Short term market volatility yes definitely.

[tournesol] 14/10/2019 11:43

EssentialI

Aren't you forgetting something even more hurdly?

Six letters, begins with B..

[essentialinvestor] 14/10/2019 11:19

The opportunity in EV may be underestimated by the market.

There is one major hurdle left, the outcome of the next UK general election.

[minerve 2] 13/10/2019 23:25

oooooooooh, matron!

[keyno] 13/10/2019 23:03

Meanwhile: I hadn't realized that the photo you laid before us was merely one of your day-wallet. We eagerly await a photo of your evening/night/best wallet and shall prepare to be dazzled, nay bewitched by it and its contents. Do not disappoint us!

PS Word to the wise. I'd ditch the daffodil if I were you. It puts one in mind of the closing shot of "Carry on Nurse".

[gettingrichslow] 13/10/2019 23:00

“I believe you are not yet beyond help, if you choose to follow the guidance of Minerve and myself.”

Oh, ok, in that case I bet Keyno will quickly choose to start following the guidance of Minerve and Meanwhile!! I mean who wouldn’t given such a compelling argument!

Weird...and slightly disturbing...menacing even..

[minerve 2] 13/10/2019 21:27

Leather goods are supposed to be cherished as they age. I've bought a very nice leather arm chair for my study this year (cost me £2K) - well worth it though and I am looking forward to watching the leather age and get that natural gorgeous weathered look.

My car seats are the same - lovely supple nappa leather (are you aware of what that is getting? Probably not). You have to be careful with nappa as even finger nails can create havoc on them. My gf has lovely nails and sometimes my mind battles over gf's pretty hands vs my car leather. GF wins though, all the time. I'm a big softy, but I get my rewards, good ones! If you know what I mean. ;) LOL

I'm not planning on replacing my car anytime soon so I will watch it age as the years go by. I am done with cars for a long while.

[minerve 2] 13/10/2019 12:03

getting

"Meanwhile is definitely not the moneybags he always claims to be!!"

Neither are you. Fact!

I can spot wannabes a mile off.

[gettingrichslow] 12/10/2019 08:47

Keyno, you are right of course, it looks stained and sweaty, but there are even worse things in the photo. The table looks like a 1960s version of the kind of cheap side tables they sell in Ikea these days for a fiver. The carpet is a horrible grey colour, worn and cheap-looking. And the wine glass looks like something you’d find in a charity shop. Conclusion - Meanwhile is definitely not the moneybags he always claims to be!!

[keyno] 11/10/2019 23:44

Meanwhile: I'm a neutral observer on this board and have no axe to grind (though I did enjoy getting B+ to detail his bowel movements) but I've just had a gander at your wallet. Dearie me. It looks as if it hasn't been replaced since you were a lad. Sorry to say that no amount of monopoly money and artistically arranged floristry can hide the fact that it looks simply 'orrible and is falling apart. How about treating yourself to a new one? Failing that, Timpson's might be able to help.

[gettingrichslow] 11/10/2019 22:56

If you like Meanwhile, I could point you in the direction of one of these mysterious ‘stop-lossR17; providers! They’re really hard to find but I’ll help you 🤣🤣🤣

[gettingrichslow] 11/10/2019 22:53

I’m surprised you didn’t have one of your characteristic ‘wobbles’; when they dipped recently Meanwhile, and sold the lot! Have you become a little bit more resilient recently? Let’s hope so!!

[meanwhile] 11/10/2019 21:19

A 2nd photo in my '2019 Wallet Showcase' series is in early preparation, in anticipation of a substantial advance of MRO shares in the near future.

[meanwhile] 11/10/2019 21:09

These were my words written here a few days ago:-

"This board needs Minerve and myself to keep it alive.
Look at the last few days without us. Stone Dead. Nobody, except the two of us, has anything useful, interesting or inspiring to contribute."

I'm now sorry to have to say it appears that an unwanted result of these words has been to bring back brexitplus, along with his irrelevant articles from the 'Detroit & District Motor World Magazine', (the sister magazine to 'Colorado Garden & Gun').
I therefore must apologise to all other readers of this board for inflicting this brexitplus burden upon you all, and at this most difficult time for some of you.

[tournesol] 11/10/2019 13:23

Welcome back B+

[brexitplus] 11/10/2019 09:27

Boeing and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) announced the launch of a two-year programme intended to support the growth of startups in the UK aerospace industry. The first round of the programme will be three months long and seeks world-class startups creating Industry 4.0 and sustainability enabling technologies with the potential to bolster the growth and competitiveness of the UK aerospace industry. Startups that are selected for funding will receive up to �100,000.

�Through this partnership Boeing and ATI are accelerating innovation and the growth of a vibrant global startup ecosystem,� said Brian Schettler, Boeing HorizonX Ventures senior managing director.

The application period for the London-based accelerator closes on 15 November. The programme is delivered in partnership with Ignite, a UK-based startup accelerator and investment network. GKN Aerospace is the inaugural corporate sponsor, with other sponsors expected to join.

�Innovation is a common thread through the more than 80 years of partnership between Boeing and the UK,� said Sir Martin Donnelly, president of Boeing Europe and managing director for the United Kingdom & Ireland. �This �2 million investment is a new chapter in Boeing�s history, providing financial support and expert mentoring to enhance the UK�s thriving startup community and strengthen aerospace innovation and industry prosperity.�

�We are excited to be setting up the first dedicated commercial aerospace accelerator, enhancing the opportunities for innovative startup businesses to be successful in the industry. The potential for new technologies or business models to enhance productivity and tackle sustainability challenges in the sector is growing. Many of these opportunities will be advanced through the fresh thinking and agility of entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses,� said Gary Elliott, ATI chief executive officer. �It is therefore a priority for the ATI to ensure the UK aerospace ecosystem is well placed to support these businesses. This programme breaks new ground, leveraging our networks and neutrality to bring multiple corporate sponsors together and give the startups unparalleled opportunities to develop their ideas, source investments and access customers.�

�This programme is an example of the aerospace industry at its best � global businesses working with dynamic startups to accelerate innovation and benefit the whole industry,� said Paul Perera, vice president of technology at GKN Aerospace. �Partnerships like this will drive the breakthroughs of tomorrow.�

In January 2020, the first cohort of startups will begin their participation in the accelerator. Leaders from Boeing, ATI and sponsoring partners will mentor the startups on business building and skill development, including connecting them with funding opportunities and commercialising solutions.

In April 2020, the startups will celebrate the end of the programme with a demonstration day, where they will pitch their businesses to customers, key industry stakeholders and investors to help the startups achieve commercial and equity outcomes.

[brexitplus] 11/10/2019 09:25

GKN Automotive has agreed to continuing its partnership with Panasonic Jaguar Racing. The engineering group will provide support to the Formula E team throughout season six, further testing what is possible in electric automotive performance.

As part of the expanding technical workstream partnership, GKN Automotive will offer integration and control expertise to help boost Panasonic Jaguar Racing�s performance in future seasons.


Through current research projects and further insight gleaned from the Panasonic Jaguar Racing partnership, GKN Automotive will also explore technical development of electric drivetrains for future use in electric motorsport.

Liam Butterworth, CEO, GKN Automotive, said: �We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Jaguar�s racing exploits. We are looking forward to further strengthening the working relationship with Panasonic Jaguar Racing to share our technical expertise and to benefit the future development of high-performance electric drivetrains.�

[essentialinvestor] 10/10/2019 15:44

More difficult following the last results.

[jackdaw4243] 10/10/2019 15:32

A rising tide lifts all boats, are we going to see 1.60's again.

[essentialinvestor] 09/10/2019 14:50

Given the recent significant falls in many Industrial stocks,
MRO have held up well, to this point at least.

[minerve 2] 08/10/2019 22:22

Private equity takeovers of listed companies hit jobs hardest, study finds

Academics considered impact of US buyouts over more than three decades

The study, authored by researchers from institutions including Harvard University and the University of Chicago, analysed private equity takeovers of US companies from 1980 to 2013. It found that publicly listed companies acquired by buyout funds saw employment fall by 13 percentage points over two years, relative to a control group.

FT