Mercia Asset Management Share Discussion Threads

[bb123] 21/4/2021 13:30

Notice of Results
year ended 31 March 2021 on Tuesday 6 July 2021.

Mercia Asset Management PLC (AIM: MERC), the proactive, regionally focused specialist asset manager with c.£872million of assets under management, will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2021 on Tuesday 6 July 2021.



An analyst webcast will be given by Dr Mark Payton, Chief Executive Officer, Martin Glanfield, Chief Financial Officer, and Julian Viggars, Chief Investment Officer, at 9.30am on the day of results. Analysts wishing to register are asked to contact [e-mail].



In addition, as part of its continuing commitment to appropriate and open communication with all shareholders, Mercia is pleased to announce that it will also provide a live presentation and Q&A via the Investor Meet Company platform at 3.00pm on the same day. Registration details will be provided nearer the announcement date.



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For further information, please contact:



Mercia Asset Management PLC

Mark Payton, Chief Executive Officer

Martin Glanfield, Chief Financial Officer

www.mercia.co.uk



[phone]



Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Joint Broker)

[phone]

Simon Bridges, Emma Gabriel, Richard Andrews







N+1 Singer (Joint Broker)



Harry Gooden, James Moat



[phone]





FTI Consulting



[phone]

Tom Blackwell, Louisa Feltes, Shiv Talwar



[e-mail]







About Mercia Asset Management PLC

Mercia is a proactive, specialist asset manager focused on supporting regional SMEs to achieve their growth aspirations. Mercia provides capital across its four asset classes of balance sheet, venture, private equity and debt capital: the Group's 'Complete Connected Capital'. The Group initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management, then over time Mercia can provide further funding to the most promising companies, by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its own balance sheet.



The Group has a strong UK footprint through its regional offices, 19 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow. Mercia currently has c.£872million of assets under management and, since its IPO in December 2014, has invested c.£106million gross into its direct investment portfolio.



Mercia Asset Management PLC is quoted on AIM with the EPIC "MERC".

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[columbarius] 21/4/2021 08:02

Another Mercia company in the covid fight.

[columbarius] 20/4/2021 17:28

Good ESG credentials as well.
If I’d seen this before the webinar I’d have asked about it.


This Mercia portfolio company has developed the world’s most accurate rapid covid test. It’s PCR technology in rapid format and they’re out to disrupt the inaccurate lateral flow test market.

[robsy2] 20/4/2021 17:21

Just attended the Mercia presentation. Pretty good. They seem to have a good set-up there.100 staff, 400 companies, 600 NEDS, exits coming through, 1billion GBP of AUM , the ability to use that money to invest and then use their own balance sheet money to invest directly. It all looks quite potent to me. Lots of experience, lots of contacts , a growing track record of decent exits,and a strong eco-system of skills and experience that makes them good people to work with. They seem to offer more than just money to start-ups. This means they should be able to get access to a lot of the best and brightest ideas across the regions.
On an investor level the business is developing very well it seems, with NAV around 38p and that discounts a profitable AUM business attached which could be worth another 10p a share?
We look well placed.Strong balance sheet and plenty of dry powder.

Very pleased to be onboard. Looking fwd to the 'record results' that will be delivered on 06.07.21.

[cheshire man] 13/4/2021 12:43

nDreams
@nDreamsVR
·
1h
how it started: how it’s going:
(1 person) (100+ people)

[columbarius] 13/4/2021 10:09

Yes, the main link with us is Faradion who have numerous ions in the fire with regard to sodium battery technology.

[cheshire man] 13/4/2021 10:01

Mercia Asset Management PLC
@Mercia_PLC
·
26s
Flag of IndiaFlag of United Kingdom Mercia is looking forward to attending the launch of an important report by
@BridgeIndiaOrg
that looks at how bilateral #Energy and #Cleantech collaboration between the UK and India can grow, ahead of
@10DowningStreet
visit to meet
@PMOIndia
.

[tomps2] 12/4/2021 09:34

Mercia Asset Management PLC #MERC are hosting a virtual investor event, The Mercia Brief which will showcase Mercia's team, portfolio companies and provide an overview of the Group's recent performance. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A.

Mark Payton - Mercia Asset Management, CEO will provide insight on the progress that Mercia is making on its three-year strategy. Mark will be joined by Martin Glanfield, CFO, Julian Viggars, CIO and Jill Williams, Investment Director and Mercia's ESG Lead. The event will also include short presentations from the CEOs of several Mercia investee companies within both its direct investment portfolio and third-party managed funds' portfolios.

Tuesday 20th April, 4-5 pm.

Register here: [...]
We look forward to seeing you.

[columbarius] 07/4/2021 10:57

Speaking as a conviction holder I’m glad they’re proactive in explaining to the market how their stock is undervalued, MHC being a good example as I mentioned in early February.
Their extensive network and capacity for flexible deployment of assets through different stages of company growth are highly valuable intangibles. Look how their COO Peter Dines joined the board of MHC when it was struggling and helped turn the company around in spectacular style. That’s worth a positive RNS. Now he has a bit more time for other companies in their portfolio. It’s an insight into how and why Mercia works.

[robsy2] 06/4/2021 20:59

Is that right? Wow!

[gfrae] 06/4/2021 17:11

Therefore at the current price of MyHealthChecked plc as quoted on AIM the Mercia's direct holding is valued at just under £6m, an increase of over £5m since the 30th September valuation or about 1.2p per share.

[cheshire man] 06/4/2021 16:18

Tue, 6th Apr 2021 14:37

RNS Number : 5487U
Mercia Asset Management PLC
06 April 2021

RNS

6 April 2021



Mercia Asset Management PLC



("Mercia" the "Company" or the "Group")



MyHealthChecked plc signs major contract



Mercia Asset Management PLC (AIM: MERC), the proactive, regionally focused specialist asset manager with c.£872million of assets under management, notes today's announcement by its AIM quoted direct investment portfolio company MyHealthChecked plc (AIM: MHC), that is has signed a significant commercial contract with Boots UK Limited, the health and beauty retailer and pharmacy group.



MyHealthChecked plc is a fast growing personalised healthcare company. It became a direct investment in 2016, and, as at 30 September 2020, Mercia's 14.6% beneficial stake was valued at £675,000 based upon the closing bid price of 0.8 pence per share. Mercia currently holds 101,992,932 shares in MyHealthChecked plc, representing a direct beneficial stake of 14.1%.



Mark Payton, Chief Executive Officer of Mercia, said: "We are pleased to note this significant commercial milestone for MyHealthChecked plc, which will enable it to provide its expanding product range of personalised healthcare products to a much larger number of customers."

[columbarius] 30/3/2021 15:47

Patrick’s enthusiasm for VR gaming is infectious. I can see nDreams doing very well for us.

[cheshire man] 25/3/2021 12:02

Mercia Asset Management PLC
@Mercia_PLC
·
31m
Pushpin Mercia-backed start-up
@Adapttechco
has raised a further £2million, supported by the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund.

The investment will help continue development and work into improving the lives and reducing pain for prosthetics patients.

#MEIF #ThrivingRegions

[cheshire man] 15/3/2021 09:15

Mercia Asset Management PLC
@Mercia_PLC
·
10m
Satellite antennaMobile phone Mercia-backed
@LivingMap
has secured a £750,000 loan from
@innovateuk
to help fast track its development.

Living Map’s new software overcomes the challenge of using digital maps inside large buildings, underground areas or other locations where GPS signals cannot reach.

[columbarius] 14/3/2021 18:58

Aside from Ray Chamberlain's RNS we haven't had a holdings update for months, during which time millions of shares have changed hands. Who knows what the current situation is?
By the way, the positive launch of AMTE on Friday was excellent news for their partner, Mercia portfolio company Faradion. I can see us doing well out of renewable energy storage.

[bisiboy] 12/3/2021 18:43

maybe they should make a cheeky low ball offer to buy invesco's shares that would improve nav p/s and get the price moving

[turbocharge] 09/3/2021 10:58

Mercia Webinar How tech is driving the green agenda: A view from our portfolio

[p1nkfish] 04/3/2021 16:18

The 250K Dir buy is a very good sign.
The Chamberlain sell is not negaive in my book as price has held up well and some extra liquidity won't hurt at this point.

Just mho.

[weatherman] 04/3/2021 00:02

Oxford Genetics was sold to Chinese company WuXi AppTec
hxxps://www.insidermedia.com/news/central-and-east/mercia-sells-oxgene

[robsy2] 03/3/2021 14:28

Thanks TC. Exciting stuff. Good old Vince Cable.

[turbocharge] 03/3/2021 14:24

"

Nigel Owens of Mercia said: “AMT’s technology is accelerating the adoption of 3D printing and transforming manufacturing in many industries. The company has gone from strength to strength and the recent HP partnership deal is another major milestone, as it represents acceptance of its technology at the highest level. This latest funding is allowing AMT to capitalise on its successes and continue its rapid growth.”