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MRD Meriden Grp

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Meriden Investors - MRD

Meriden Investors - MRD

Share Name Share Symbol Market Stock Type
Meriden Grp MRD London Ordinary Share
  Price Change Price Change % Share Price Last Trade
0.00 0.00% 0.04 00:00:00
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Posted at 17/9/2008 06:26 by sagem
dd776 ,,,I think this RNS was to let us investors know ALL IS WELL. It all takes time to reverse into another company due to rules and regulations. The company will be in the business world and will be the making of Meriden......I HOPE.
Posted at 23/8/2008 07:24 by sagem
zinyowem -.i have a very spooky feeling that things will be good....no news is good news

JUST A REMINDER TO ALL MRD INVESTORS

RNS Number : 3147A
Meriden Group PLC
31 July 2008




MERIDEN GROUP PLC


FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

Meriden Group plc, the investing company, announces its final results for the year ended 31 December 2007.


Highlights

· Pre-tax losses of £207,427 (2006 - loss of £1,577,358)
· Loss per share of 0.06 pence (2006 – loss of 0.46 pence)
· Negotiations ongoing regarding an acquisition which, if consummated, would constitute a reverse takeover
· Directors do not recommend payment of a dividend



Enquiries

Rick Payne, Chairman Tel: 01606 721300


CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Introduction

I am pleased to present my Chairman's report for Meriden Group plc for the year ended 31 December 2007.

Results

During the period the Company made pre-tax losses of £207,427 (2006 - loss of £1,577,358) representing a loss per share of 0.06 pence (2006 - loss of 0.46 pence)

Events during the year


On 16 August 2007, Russell Stevens resigned as a director in order to pursue other business interests. I and my fellow Director, Stephen Black, joined the board on that date and we would like to thank Russell for his contribution to the Company and wish him every success in the future.


On 9 June 2008 the Company announced that it was in detailed negotiations regarding an acquisition which, if consummated, would constitute a reverse takeover under the AIM Rules. The acquisition would be subject to the approval of shareholders and the granting by the Takeover Panel of a waiver of the obligation on the Company to make a general offer under Rule 9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

Since the Company had been unable to complete a reverse takeover prior to 9 June 2008, being 12 months after the Company became an investing company pursuant to the AIM Rules, trading in the Company's shares on AIM was suspended on that date. Restoration of trading will occur upon publication of the Company's circular and AIM admission document relating to the acquisition.

European Commercial Trust Limited, a substantial shareholder in the Company, has made funds available to the Company to enable the Company to continue the search for a suitable candidate for a reverse takeover.



R Payne


30 July 2008



DIRECTORS' REPORT


The directors present their report together with the audited financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2007.


The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union, applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1985 and present financial information on the Company only.


Principal activity


The principal activity of the Company is that of an investing company quoted on AIM.


Business review


The Company did not trade during the year under review. The Company incurred administrative expenses during the year of £207,550, of which £155,981 related to payments made to Russell Stevens as compensation for loss of office and in lieu of his notice period.


On 7 September 2007 the shareholders and creditors of the Company were informed that the Creditors Voluntary Arrangement ('CVA'), entered into on 11 December 2006, had been completed and that the Company had complied fully with the terms of the arrangement and any claims against it had been completely extinguished.


European Commercial Trust Limited, the Company's significant shareholder, has provided the Company with total funds of £253,430 during the year to cover administrative expenses.


The Directors will preserve the Company's existing cash resources while actively pursuing acquisition opportunities. To help this, European Commercial Trust Limited has made further funds available to the Company to continue the search for a suitable candidate.


The Directors are unable to recommend the payment of a final dividend.


Financial risk management


Despite its limited activities, the Company is exposed to a number of financial risks, which are outlined below. Risk management is carried out by the Directors.


Interest rate risk - the Company is exposed to the risk of interest rate fluctuations on cash reserves. However, with only limited cash reserves available, the Directors do not consider this area is a significant risk to the Company.


Liquidity risk - the Company's existing cash resources may not be sufficient to cover the costs of a potential transaction or to cover any working capital requirements of a new group. Accordingly it may be necessary for further funds to be raised before a transaction occurs.


Directors


The membership of the Board and the interests of the directors and their families in the shares of the Company as at 31 December 2006 (or date appointed if later) and 31 December 2007 were as follows:





Ordinary shares of 0.1p each




31 December 2007


31 December 2006








Richard Payne (appointed 16 August 2007)




150,000


-

Stephen Black (appointed 16 August 2007)




-


-

Russell Stevens (resigned 16 August 2007)


-


84,500,000


Richard Payne and Stephen Black received no remuneration for their services to the Company during the year.


Substantial shareholdings


The only interests in excess of 3 per cent of the issued share capital of the Company, which have been notified to the Company as at 12 June 2008, were as follows.





Ordinary shares of 0.1p each




Number


Percentage

European Commercial Trust Limited


84,500,000


24.49%

Pershing Nominees Limited


33,274,206


9.64%

Raven Nominees Limited


26,005,889


7.54%

Barclayshare Nominees Limited


18,475,655


5.36%

TD Waterhouse Nominees (Europe) Limited


15,805,698


4.58%

Hoodless Brennan plc


11,725,406


3.40%

LR Nominees Limited


10,807,326


3.13%


Payment to suppliers


It is the Company's policy to agree appropriate terms and conditions for its transactions with suppliers by means ranging from standard terms and conditions to individually negotiated contracts and pay suppliers according to agreed terms and conditions, provided that the supplier meets those terms and conditions. The Company does not have a standard or code that deals specifically with the payment of suppliers.


As the Company did not trade during the year, no disclosure of creditor days outstanding on trade purchases is possible.


Statement of Director' responsibilities


The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.


Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. In accordance with company law, the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. The financial statements are required to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:


- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will
continue in business.

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company to enable them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.


The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of the financial statements and other information included in annual reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.


Disclosure of information to the auditors

In the case of each person who was a director at the time this report was approved;

*

so far as that director was aware, there was no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors were unaware; and
*

that director had taken all steps that he ought to have taken as a director to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors were aware of that information.

This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of s234ZA of the Companies Act 1985.

Auditors

A resolution to reappoint Charles Lovell & Co Limited as the Company's auditors will be put to the members at the Annual General Meeting.
Posted at 20/8/2007 09:21 by knowing
Hatto was talking about MRD on the AHT board last night so maybe a few investors from over there joining.Anyway nice to see a good premium on the quantity purchase.
Posted at 17/8/2007 19:08 by bozzy_s
It's a shame that the good news hasn't lifted the price significantly to encourage profit taking / trading, and to enable new investors to come in.

If I could buy a reasonable quantity (£2k or more) at the offer price, I'd be in. But the MMs want me to pay a huge premium and sit on an instant 40% paper loss. Whilst the company prospects have improved greatly with this news, I'm not ready to lose 40% in order to gamble on 'em!
Posted at 11/7/2007 21:06 by sagem
140% in a week on no firm news must mean some good news is on its way....why would so many investors be buying for no reason THEY MUST know something. As I have said before if Steven's has a new company to reverse into MERIDEN it is difficult to keep the lid on this and news will leak out....perhaps this is what is happening.
Posted at 11/7/2007 06:05 by sagem
TAKEN FROM MERIDENS OWN WEB SITE WORTH KNOWING THE LARGE INVESTORS ;-

ame of Beneficiary holder

Number of Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each

Percentage Capital
Pershing Keen Nominees Limited (601) Des:GWCLT
29,569,999

8.57%

Barclayshare Nominees Limited (11301)
28,061,436 8.13%
TD Waterhouse Nominees Limited (277) Des:SMKTNOMS 11,477,086 3.33%
OMX Securities Nominees Limited (69XHN) Des:GEN 11,430,000 3.31%
Directors Shareholding
Name of Director

Number of Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each

Percentage Capital
Russell Stevens (Chairman and Chief Executive)
84,500,000

24.49%

Russell Stevens does not hold any share options in the Company
Shares Not In Public Hands

The number of shares defined under AIM Rule 26 as being issued but 'Not In Public Hands' is 84,500,000 which represents 24.49% of the Issued Share Capital. Included in this figure is Mr Russell Stevens' holding in the Company
Posted at 11/7/2007 05:55 by sagem
Good morning all....It will be interesting to see what surprises will be in store for all us investors today. With all this activity in the share price an RNS must be due soon.............and that would be interesting. Good luck today.
Posted at 10/7/2007 22:13 by quotes_4_u
"investors are buying by the million"

LOL !!!

You dont get a bigger ramp than that Sagem, how much does a
million shares cost then ?

I'll answer it...about £1500.....or peanuts when it comes to
share purchases !

Once again i'll stress I'm not talking the company down, this
is about you Sagem and your blatant misleading posts !

I just hope everybody is clued up on here by now.
Posted at 10/7/2007 19:59 by sagem
quotes_4_u ...I don't like the way you post by talking down a company just because you must have lost at some time. I do feel very sorry for you especially your attitude...I may lose in the end with this company but at the moment people are buying the shares in good quantities that must tell you something...I still feel that those in the know could know something...in the City or in the Country who knows funny sort of lies though...they may only be penny shares but investors are buying by the millions or have you not noticed. This is my last post which includes you in it...what you post is up to you. You can check the volumes using ADVFN TRADES TO PROVE THAT THEY ARE TAKING PLACE DAILY. Good luck.
BY THE WAY THIS I THINK IS WELL BELOW THE BELT BY YOU ;-

Yes you have done well but you are a pump dump poster and always have
been of decimal stocks, you know as much as my dog but you've managed
to get it moving and will make your cut but plenty will get burnt !
Posted at 07/6/2007 15:22 by bozzy_s
Some tiny speculative buying today, about £1,500 in total. Best of luck to you guys tomorrow. Good news would be a bolt out of the blue - this company is run by a guy who consistently loses investors money.

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