Red Squared Share Discussion Threads

[mjcrockett] 19/9/2007 19:23

Possible offer for RDS at around 10p announced this evening. This shareholder will not be voting in favour of accepting this.

MJ

[antonio palocci] 18/9/2007 14:05

I understood it to be 150k this year 400k next year from dan stewart.In fact if you click in the header you can check.

edit. recent research not in header

[iggy] 18/9/2007 13:48

anouncement in july said full year results to be ahead of expectation ....does anyone know what brokers expectations for this year are?

[lgpixels] 20/8/2007 10:42

'B' Broker to Broker Trade:

A transaction between two member firms where neither firm is registered as a market maker in The security in question and neither is a designated fund manager.

[lgpixels] 20/8/2007 10:01

plenty of volume going through today........

[the analyst] 10/8/2007 11:37

Bad day for the markets, RDS up 8% - blimey!

[egoi] 09/8/2007 14:24

Lg 'oldman' glad to see this going well for you, any thoughts on Chemistry, do you think they can survive?

[lgpixels] 09/8/2007 13:34

Small tick up today, we could well see this trend continue as there won't be many sellers around at these levels. Would be interesting to see if any more contract news is forth coming and what its impact is on the share price (only just over a month untill the year end).

[lgpixels] 07/8/2007 15:42

If I can remember the last research gave the company a value of 16p we have since had a statment from the company saying their will exceed expectations. May be a fair valuation would be around 20p after they issue the full year results. Any other thoughts about possible valuations?

[lgpixels] 07/8/2007 15:05

Looks like ANS are stake building: wonder what their motives are?

[smarkmmm] 04/8/2007 00:42

ANS results released on 31 JULY 2007 - several references to future acquisitions:

ANS GROUP PLC
(PLUS)

FINAL RESULTS
AND
FURTHER INTERIM DIVIDEND PAYMENT

The Board of ANS Group ("ANS" or "the Group"), a leading UK Technology
Solutions group, is pleased to announce its Final Results for the year ended 31
March 2007, a period that has seen continual improvements throughout all
aspects of the Group.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Group revenues up by 23% exceeding GBP6m for the first time;
* Pre-tax profits up 15.4% to GBP634,000;
* Second interim dividend payment of 1.65p (2006: 1.4p);
* EPS growth of 17.5% to 4.12p (2006: 3.40p);
* Cash reserves GBP1.69m;
* Strong growth of 29% in SysCare division to GBP1.035m contracted revenues;
* BIOS Ltd. ("BIOS") acquisition fully integrated;
* Renewal of financial, management and CRM systems;
* Significant awards and accreditations; and
* ANS subsidiary, Smart Identity plc, to float on PLUS.

Scott Fletcher, Chairman of ANS, commented: "ANS REMAINS A BUSINESS OPERATING
AT THE FOREFRONT OF ITS SPECIALIST FIELD. MANAGEMENT IS HEAVILY INVESTED IN THE
BUSINESS, WITH THE DIRECTORS' HOLDINGS AT JUST OVER 50%. THE BUSINESS IS WELL
PLACED TO ACHIEVE FURTHER GROWTH AND CONSIDER FUTURE ACQUISITIONS THEREBY
ENHANCING SHAREHOLDER VALUE."

[deanforester] 03/8/2007 18:36

And on a Friday, at that.

[the analyst] 03/8/2007 17:37

Note the way the announcements are after hours to draw the least possible attention.

[the analyst] 03/8/2007 17:36

Stakebuilding for a takeover approach?

[smarkmmm] 03/8/2007 17:23

ANS seem to like Red2:

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03 AUGUST 2007

RED SQUARED PLC
(AIM)
Business: An IBM Managed Services Partner


HOLDING IN COMPANY


Red Squared plc ('the Company'), the technology solutions integrator, was
informed today that ANS Group PLC purchased 340,000 Ordinary Shares on 2 August
2007 at 9p per share, bringing the total holding to 1,440,000 Ordinary Shares
representing 5.08% per cent. of the Company's total issued share capital.


--ENDS--

[antonio palocci] 31/7/2007 18:05

It is low I think it is 100% undervalued.

[lgpixels] 31/7/2007 12:10

I am sure ANS will buy as many shares in RDS as possible around these levels.

The price of RDS looks very low considering its posative trading and profit potential over the coming years. Now following with a little more interest!

[smarkmmm] 30/7/2007 11:36

30 JULY 2007

ANS GROUP PLC
(PLUS)
("ANS GROUP" OR "THE GROUP")

INCREASES STAKE IN RED SQUARED PLC

In accordance with the provisions of Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985, the
Board of ANS Group, a leading UK Technology Solutions group, announces that
following the purchase of 1,000,000 shares in AIM listed Red Squared plc at 9p
on 27 July 2007, the Group is now interested in 1,100,000 shares representing
3.88% of the total issued share capital of Red Squared plc.

Scott Fletcher, Chairman of ANS Group, commented: "THE ANS GROUP BOARD WOULD
LIKE TO WISH THE RED SQUARED BOARD EVERY SUCCESS AND LOOK FORWARD TO BEING A
SUPPORTIVE SHAREHOLDER."

--ENDS--

The Directors of the issuer accept responsibility for this announcement



ENQUIRIES

ANS GROUP PLC TEL: [phone]
Scott Fletcher, Chairman
Paul Sweeney, Managing Director
[e-mail]

ST HELEN'S CAPITAL PLC TEL: [phone]
Barry Hocken

BISHOPSGATE COMMUNICATIONS LTD TEL: [phone]
Dominic Barretto
Sophie Davis
[e-mail]

[mjcrockett] 30/7/2007 08:42

I went to a t1ps PLUS event a few weeks ago where the Chairman of ANS was giving a presentation. He was comparing the liquidity on AIM and PLUS and happened to mention that he had been trying to buy shares in Red Squared for some time, but that they were never available in any size. He made some favourable comments about RDS. I suspect that ANS will be back for more RDS shares when they can get some.

MJ

[smarkmmm] 30/7/2007 08:26

ANS & Red2 look well matched:



ANS Group is a technology infrastructure specialist in the provision of hardware, software and 24/7 managed services to Enterprise businesses. Operating within both public and private sectors, its leading and award-winning solutions are offered in three key areas; Security & Identity Management, Unified Communications & Wireless and Storage,

Storage Management & Virtualisation.

Based in Manchester, ANS Group delivers consistently high levels of customer service through all project deployments and ongoing support to its 400 plus client base. Working closely with key partners Cisco, Hitachi Data Systems,
Microsoft, Novell, and Smart Identity allows ANS Group to offer an unrivalled level of expertise and experience in the multifaceted industry of IT.

Beginning its floatation on PLUS Markets, formerly known as OFEX, London's third Market, in 2000 ANS Group now has a very strong UK-wide presence. Our Storage, Identity Management, Communications and Support solution teams are CORE, HALO, BIOS and CARE. Each is designed to meet the specific needs of every individual customer.

We are the leading UK information technology solutions provider and winner of the Channel Company of the Year and Annual Inner City 100 Award. Answering real business issues, ANS Group has built an impressive portfolio of customers in a variety of public and private market sectors, including Local and Central Government, NHS, Legal, Commercial and Financial Services.


Investment Highlights

Fastest growing OFEX stock to June 2005

Dividend payment to shareholders

Commendation by Chancellor Gordon Brown

Accredited with position in Top 100 Fastest Growing Business Index

Strategic partnerships with IBM, Microsoft and Novell

Based in both Manchester and London with a staff of 50

Patent-pending technology

The success, to date, has been made possible through a strong board of directors that has provided the company with the vision and focus to align our strengths with the challenges organisations face. ANS Group has undertaken
considerable restructure in order to be in the successful position we are today; a leading UK provider of information technology solutions, who understands the real business problems in today's environment. ANS Group
floated on PLUS Markets, London's third market, in August 2000, raising £1.5m.

[antonio palocci] 28/7/2007 14:29

This is good news. 20p should be no probs.

[topvest] 28/7/2007 08:47

ANS see value here - that's good news as I rate them, and so does Nigel Wray!

[the analyst] 28/7/2007 01:17

RED SQUARED PLC

(AIM)

Business: An IBM Managed Services Partner


HOLDING IN COMPANY


Red Squared plc ('the Company'), the technology solutions integrator, was
informed today that ANS Group PLC purchased 1,000,000 Ordinary Shares on 27 July
2007 at 9p per share, bringing the total holding to 1,100,000 Ordinary Shares
representing 3.88% per cent. of the Company'