Ncc Share Discussion Threads

[mazarin] 03/10/2017 10:00

Thanks Rivaldo - for your interesting finds. On another tack, todate I've had 'no reply' from Investor Relations, concerning my Email enquiry re: NCC's attendance at US (Cambridge Cyber Summit) Cyber Conference tomorrow.

[rivaldo] 03/10/2017 07:34

I like these two pieces of news not posted here yet - showing NCC's ambitions for growth in both the governmental and automotive sectors:



"NCC hires three Bank of England cyber experts to beef up assurance business
By John Leyden 15 Sep 2017 at 10:28

Three of the Bank of England’s cyber specialists have joined NCC Group to lead a newly established threat assurance unit at the UK-based security consultancy firm.

In their new roles within NCC’s new Centre for Evolved Next-generation Threat Assurance (CENTA), Phillip Larbey, Anthony Long and Fiona Paterson will be advising governments, regulators and regulated institutions on cyber resilience and best practice. Larbey, former head of sector for the Bank of England’s cyber functions, has been appointed as associate director of NCC Group and managing principal of CENTA....

....Ben Jepson, director for risk management and governance at NCC Group, said: “Governments and regulators are some of the most at-risk and highly regulated institutions, and we created CENTA to offer a dedicated advisory practice to help enhance their resilience to cyber threats. Phillip, Anthony and Fiona each bring with them unrivalled expertise and a broad network of contacts, which will be invaluable in achieving our mission of raising security standards worldwide.”



"NCC Group opens automotive facility and headhunts top talent

Headquartered in Manchester, with 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people.

Global cyber security and risk mitigation expert NCC Group has opened its first dedicated automotive cyber security assessment, research and training facility.

The new facility in Greater Manchester provides the company’s specialist automotive team with a dedicated space to carry out its cutting-edge research, perform training and complete practical security assessments on client vehicles.

Current security concerns in the automotive sector range from vulnerabilities in telematics and infotainment systems, to V2X technologies and autonomous sensors.

Andy Davis, transport assurance practice director at NCC Group, said: “Consumer demand for the newest functionality often results in manufacturers developing new features without proper consideration for the potential security implications.

“Furthermore, where vehicles are constructed using a variety of components from different manufacturers, the number of vulnerabilities grows significantly.”

etc"

[mazarin] 03/10/2017 01:06

Some very strange 'goings on' during afternoon trade, me thinks!

[a2584728] 02/10/2017 16:00

Lol not quite

[a2584728] 02/10/2017 15:21

Break out?

[rivaldo] 02/10/2017 07:33

Peel Hunt today reiterate their Buy and 245p target:

[masurenguy] 02/10/2017 00:03

Robert Hannigan, who ran Britain’s signals intelligence agency for three years until March, warned that "many of the security setbacks being dealt with were as a result of the internet being built without safety in mind. In 20 years’ time I think people will be amazed that security wasn’t built into the internet, into devices and to software. People should be able to take their cyber-security for granted in the way they do car safety. That should be the goal” he said.

[uapatel] 28/9/2017 17:08

Due Tomorrow

[seans66] 28/9/2017 17:03

Anyone received their dividend payment yet? Thought was due this week.

[mazarin] 28/9/2017 08:28

I've asked NCC (Investor Relations) if someone from the Company is going to attend? - 2nd Cambridge Cyber Summit 4th October 2017 at Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, Boston, MA
For details, see :

[cerrito] 24/9/2017 22:31

Not surprised to see al AGM resolutions passed by very healthy majorities.

[cerrito] 24/9/2017 22:24

Interested to see we have a new NED-my reading of the AR was the quality and quantity of NED's was OK. Note that the new recruit is ex Northgate so Stone getting his buddies in.

[a2584728] 22/9/2017 07:59

I think we will see lots of broker notes from here with varying target prices

[rivaldo] 22/9/2017 07:35

Peel Hunt say Buy with a 245p target:

[masurenguy] 22/9/2017 00:40

"Over the past few years, several high-profile cyber attacks have disrupted operations at major companies, sending the demand for cybersecurity expertise and products skyrocketing. Global cybersecurity and risk mitigation expert NCC (LSE: NCC) seems to have missed this opportunity.
As demand for cybersecurity expertise has spiked, NCC has seen the value of its shares fall by 40% year-to-date following two profit warnings.

To try and stem the bleeding, management commissioned a strategic review, and it looks as if these actions are starting to pay off. Indeed, today the company published a trading update covering the three-month period from 1 June to 31 August ahead of its Annual General Meeting showing a 5.6% increase in continuing revenue to £62.7m. Management also reports that “implementation of the Strategic Plan is gathering momentum with a number of new initiatives underway.” The disposal of several non-core businesses is also progressing well.

NCC is trying to turn itself around in the perfect environment. The size of its end market is multiplying, providing a tailwind to group growth. And I believe that this tailwind, coupled with management’s actions to restructure NCC’s offering, should lead to returns for investors in the months and years ahead. City analysts are already projecting a recovery next year with earnings per share growth of 13% pencilled in for the fiscal year ending 31 May 2018, followed by growth of 16% for the following year — a dramatic turnaround from last year’s decline of 43%."

[a2584728] 21/9/2017 12:57

I have just added some in my ISA think we have put a bottom in here.

[a2584728] 21/9/2017 10:17

I like that the traders who were in for the news are getting out, there will be a further reduction in the short positions as well, all bodes well for the future.

[cerrito] 21/9/2017 08:37

Agree with Rivaldo; nice, solid and no surprises.
Be interesting to see how we get on with new CEO. One reason I wanted to go to AGM is to see if Stone is as forceful in real life as he was on the webcast; if he is, may be difficult to get a good CEO and it would be good to get a feel of the head of Assurance- Roger Rawlinson who must be key.
For me important to have one given the internal changes that are required and the market opportunities.
The good thing is that they have a comfortable financial position.
I think we will need further news for the share price to go charging ahead but see little downside risk.

[a2584728] 21/9/2017 07:42

I don't see anything to make them drop the share price ? Appears to be making good progress from where we were and the future looks bright?

[qs99] 21/9/2017 07:35

Hi Riv, sorry mate, didn't see you on here, not stalking you haha or being negative just on your stocks! Just commenting on shares I have been in, like NCC......think it may see profit taking given the rise as not sure this provides enough to get back to prior share price levels....let's see....cheers

[rivaldo] 21/9/2017 07:30

A nice, solid trading statement with no surprises, which is just what the market wants to see.

News flow soon hopefully re the sales of the Web Performance and Software Testing businesses.

Good to see Fox-IT looking better and a more focused business model moving away from low margin 3rd party sales.

The outlook comments re "buoyant" markets are enough to keep momentum going:

""We have made a solid start to the new financial year. Results are in line with the Board's expectations and the implementation of the Strategic Plan is gathering momentum with a number of new initiatives underway. These are being closely managed and monitored to ensure we achieve the target benefits.

"Our underlying markets remain buoyant. We continue to deliver growth while also re-positioning the business to focus on areas that leverage our key strengths and increase margins, through growth in higher value added services."

[mazarin] 21/9/2017 07:10

Reports an increase in continuing revenue by 5.6% (£62.7 million) and all Divisions for the period in positive territory, except Domain Services (as expected) and notably, partial recovery of Fox-IT business (Assurance).

[qs99] 21/9/2017 07:08

Will it be enough to keep share price above £2 tho?

[a2584728] 21/9/2017 07:06

All seems in line. No new CEO but Tenner is clearly doing a good job. The future looks bright. Buoyant markets etc.