Nichols Share Discussion Threads

[ygor705] 05/10/2007 16:59

The decision by the company to buyback 100k of its own shares appears to have turned things round here. Sounds like cash flow must be good!

[ygor705] 09/9/2007 12:46

yf23...................Irn-Bru is AG Barr but thx for the info. If Vimto is going to be criticised, all I can say is that its been poisoning the plebs plebis for a very long time...........since 1919 I believe!

[yf23_1] 05/9/2007 23:22

big newspaper articles tomorrow on additives.

soft drinks and squashes containing these additives include: Irn-Bru (E110, E124, E211)

[cambium] 03/9/2007 08:26

I dont think it will happen now, what with their distrubtion purchase recently

[ygor705] 02/9/2007 12:48

We are right at the bottom of the 18 month trend line. Disappointing that we haven't heard anything on the takeover front. Only a matter of time in my opinion................not many of these smaller drinks plays left.

[mistertibbs] 02/8/2007 22:43

Also looks good to me ygor. So that's why I can't find a bottle of still for love nor money. Our local Morrison selling it BOGOF and cleared the shelf in a matter of days. And a 4p rise in price too. Looking to up those cash levels even further.

[ygor705] 02/8/2007 15:27

Results look ok. Cash flow very strong leading to a big build up in cash balances. The tax charge has tended to dampen down EPS line but the outlook appears good. Acquisition talks continue: they've been at it for nearly 5 months now so the question must be "What's the sticking point?"

[ygor705] 15/7/2007 19:23

03 Jul 2007
New packaging for Vimto Still 500ml

Vimto
soft drinks
RTDs

Source : Vimto

Vimto's 2007 campaign for continued growth in the soft drinks sector has led the brand to reveal its next move to gain even more 'grip' of the UK's RTD market.


Vimto Still 500ml variant: new look


The brand has unveiled a new look for its 500ml Still variant as the latest development in its plans for growth. The eye-catching new bottle has been designed to be easier to hold, more rigid and create maximum impact on shelf.

The new, easy grip design ensures Vimto is offering retailers solutions for consumer and lifestyle trends as more and more busy shoppers are consuming 'on the go'.

While the 500ml Still has already achieved 22% growth in the impulse sector, the launch of the new bottle aims to further boost Vimto's share of the market in all channels.

According to latest data, the total Vimto brand is now worth £31.8m, and growing at 9% YOY. In RTD, Vimto continues to outperform the market, with excellent value growth of 27.3% YOY against a market performance of +5.3%. Vimto's growth is predominantly being driven by Still 500ml, Prisma 250ml, & Sportscap.*

The revamped bottle, which has just been released to all channels, has an RSP of 89p.

Vimto Brand Manager, Claire Nield, said: "RTD is a key area for Vimto this year and the new look 500ml Still is part of our strategy to build on our growth and share of the market.

"Vimto continues to perform ahead of our competitors and the soft drinks market as a whole and we aim to continue to bring innovation and excitement to the aisle in order to maintain our position."

For more information about Vimto log on to the website: www.shlurplethepurple.co.uk

[ygor705] 06/7/2007 18:18

Yes need some news...................decent interims and perhaps news of the AG Barr situation might help.

[mistertibbs] 04/7/2007 13:59

The interims were announced on 2nd August last year so hopefully, we will get some news then

[ygor705] 26/6/2007 19:15

See that Tilney keep mopping up small parcels of stock. Local broker, so I'm encouraged. Am expecting some support for the share price at these levels..........although we need news to push on.

[ygor705] 11/6/2007 18:30

Strong statement from AG Barr today re recent strength of the soft drinks market............................good news for Nichols as well I suspect.

[mistertibbs] 05/6/2007 19:56

Ygor...I wish I knew more about charting but think I catch your drift. Retracing for another leg up?

[ygor705] 04/6/2007 17:56

Mistertibbs..........the recent fall looks like a chart retrace to me and the PE still doesn't look out of line with AG Barr.

[mistertibbs] 04/6/2007 10:13

agree ygor. Any number of possibles could buy us out but presume there is a stumbling block with price being offered on current offer as it is taking time to come to fruition. At least the share price holding on to some of it's early gains.

And yes, a nice divi too

[ygor705] 03/6/2007 10:08

Bought a few of these this week. Can't see Nichols staying independent in the short to medium term with so few smallish soft drink plays now left in the UK market. Prospects look ok in their main markets and the brands have a proven track record. Yield also reasonable at this level.

[mistertibbs] 11/5/2007 16:09

So it's reckoned to be the Irn Bru mob in for us, according to the ft

[cambium] 04/4/2007 09:55

Its a spelling mistake isn't it Wiganer!!

LOL

[wiganer] 04/4/2007 09:20

Funny coincidence that the JV partner is VIMIO!

[cambium] 04/4/2007 09:17

I think that RNS is the wrong Nichols, unless they want vimto whilst they are putting the ariels up!

[cambium] 03/4/2007 11:07

BAG seen as possible bidder

[cambium] 03/4/2007 11:04

Nichols



Date: Embargoed until 07.00am, Thursday 10 March 2011
Contacts: John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman
Brendan Hynes, Group Chief Executive
Tim Croston, Group Finance Director
Nichols plc
Telephone: [phone]
Website:www.nicholsplc.co.uk

Alistair Mackinnon-Musson Mark Brady
Nathan Field Brewin Dolphin Ltd
Hudson Sandler (Nominated Adviser)
Telephone:[phone] Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Website:
www.corporatefinance.brewin.co.uk

Nichols plc

PRELIMINARY RESULTS & ACQUISITION

"2010 was another outstanding year"

Nichols plc, the soft drinks group, announces its Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.

Nichols plc is a highly focused soft drinks business. Its brand portfolio includes Vimto, which is sold in over 65 countries and Sunkist & Panda which are sold in the UK. The Group has a leading market position in both the "Stills" and "Carbonated" drinks categories and also in the soft drinks on dispense market, where its brands include Cabana, Ben Shaws & Dayla.

Highlights:

-- Group sales up +16% to GBP83.9m (2009: GBP72.4m)

-- Profit before tax (pre-exceptional) up +23% to 15.1m (2009: GBP12.2m)

-- EPS (pre-exceptional) up +29% to 30.23p (2009: 23.44p)

-- Proposed final dividend of 9.1p making the total dividend for the year 13.55p up +11.5% (2009: 12.15p)

-- Announced today: acquisition of remaining 50% of Dayla

-- Announced today: licence for Levi Roots (Reggae Reggae) brand for UK soft drinks

Commenting John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman, said:

"2010 was another outstanding year, despite the difficult economic environment. We made excellent progress and were well ahead of 2009, which was also a record year for us and therefore a tough target to beat. In a challenging consumer market, once again we have delivered double digit growth in volume, revenue and profitability."

"We remain confident in producing further profitable growth in 2011 and beyond."

Chairman's Statement

I am delighted to report that 2010 was another outstanding year, despite the difficult economic environment and our very strong comparatives from the previous year. In a tough consumer market we have once again delivered double digit growth in volume, revenue and profitability.

[shopper21544] 21/3/2007 11:52

Previous FD must be feeling a little sick - he moved to ITF earlier this month! That has to be one of the worst timed job moves.......

[tole] 19/3/2007 14:29

Just noticed the press in the Times this weekend - missed that. Link below.

The Sunday Times
March 18, 2007
Shake-up at Vimto
Jenny Davey





Potential buyers talk to Nichols
19 March, 2007
By Hamish Champ

Soft drinks group announces it has been approached with a view to selling the business

Nichols, owner of the Vimto soft drinks brand and a number of soft drinks dispenser systems, has announced it is in talks with a possible buyer for the company.

The group was the subject of press speculation last week and was understood to have instructed its financial advisers to conduct a strategic review of the business in recent days.

In a statement to the Stock Exchange this morning the group noted the press coverage and said: "The board of Nichols announces that it is currently in preliminary discussions regarding the possibility of an offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the company.

"The discussions referred to above are at an early stage and accordingly, there is no certainty that any offer will be made."

It noted that a further announcement would be made "in due course".

Last week Nichols announced underlying profits for 2006 up 16 per cent.

[upside potential] 19/3/2007 11:58

would have thought these would have run up further than this ? delayed reaction perhaps...........takeover approach. must be 25 % premium (min) surely ? How else are you gonna bag the co ? what am i missing ?