Rotala Share Discussion Threads

[ntv] 12/4/2018 10:20

yamba
thanks for the First group news. missed that
Bus companies and travel appear to have good steady profits and cashflow so PE see that as a good business to buy
midlands area is growing fast
steady as she goes here

[yamba] 12/4/2018 09:11

Haven't owned these for years but bought a few today as I like the thoughtful strategy and yield. Interesting to see a bid for First Group by PE. ROL still too small I guess but there may be a time when it is a target and some of the longstanding shareholders might be tempted to cash in. Meanwhile 4.7% yield so tucked away in ISA. Damning with faint praise but seems a perfectly steady thing to own a few of.

[ntv] 12/4/2018 08:52

Happy with the results and at least with no surprises
growth is slow
really needs a year of consolidation to see what effect it will have on the balance sheet but that is not going to happen
i can't really see where the £900k spent on the ticket system has made its return but maybe there are other benefits to come as youngsters with phones and cards only and some sort of prepay use the buses more in time to come
yield is good so it is probably worth topping up below 50p for a %5 yield and reasonably safe yield BWTFDIK

[sharesoc] 10/4/2018 14:31

Rotala present at our growth company seminar on the 1st May in Birmingham. This may be of interest to shareholders and potential investors.

[sharesoc] 04/4/2018 12:00

Rotala present at our growth company seminar on the 1st May in Birmingham.

[ntv] 15/1/2018 16:16

no such luck

[ntv] 12/1/2018 16:49

had bought a few down at the bottom (very small amount) but has moved up a lot today
might be lucky and it brings in some sellers again

[battlebus2] 12/1/2018 14:51

Yes a very cheap co with a great dividend, a long term hold for me.

[davidosh] 12/1/2018 14:46

There is a broker note released today which seems to have spurred some action. It is only on a p/e of 9 and yield of nearly 5% so a good one to tuck away as people do not stop jumping on buses as times get harder !

[battlebus2] 17/10/2017 19:40

Thankfully these have sprung back to life the last few days 👍

[chorister] 17/5/2017 12:47

Jurgenklopp

If you attend the AGM then a summary would be appreciated.

[jurgenklopp] 17/5/2017 12:39

Things starting to liven up.
A few buys yesterday and today.
AGM on Friday of next week.

Good value on fundamentals

[jurgenklopp] 07/4/2017 15:53

Very encouraging final results today.

Decent yield so a nice one for income seekers to tuck away in an ISA.

[cougar99] 03/12/2016 06:16

passing through Birmingham city centre a few days ago then there seemed a lot fewer Diamond busses around than there used to be. The problem all the 'smaller' independent bus operators have in Birmingham ( and West Mids ) is they are competing against a very large primary operator - National Express West Midlands - who seem very efficient and well organised - plus are investing in new busses on a regular basis. And in most instances the fare structures and frequent NXWM services for regular travellers (day. week, month passes etc) means there is not much incentive for passengers to pay extra for the travel passes that cover the independents along with NXWM. Just my 2p's worth .... I'm not a great fan of NXWM but they do seem entrenched as the primary operator in West Mids with no single suitable competitor.










mis the size

[cougar99] 28/11/2016 16:28

Not all running smoothly though ....

DIAMOND Buses is to be probed at public inquiry on Wednesday, November 30.
The Rotala owned bus company is currently under investigation for its punctuality, reliability and the maintenance of its vehicles in Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

hxxp://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/regional/14932596.Diamond_Buses_in_the_dock_over_punctuality_and_reliability_of_its_service/?ref=rss

[capercaillie] 12/8/2016 20:44

All looking good. Simple business structure. Again another 10% increase in the dividend.

[battlebus2] 12/8/2016 07:31

Solid results with increased turnover profit and dividend, future looks rosy with benefits from the Bus Bill.

[capercaillie] 04/8/2016 20:34

Yes synergies look very good with the Lancashire acquisitions

[battlebus2] 04/8/2016 19:18

Another small acquisition announced today, seems a good deal.

[battlebus2] 10/6/2016 10:11

Share placing announced yesterday at 62p has been followed by Simon Gunn buying a few shares today at 64p (13k) i've added a few....

[capercaillie] 27/4/2016 20:34

Good steady progress. A simple business that is well run.

[battlebus2] 27/4/2016 08:19

Happy with the results, increased margin and profits.

[battlebus2] 15/3/2016 09:48

Couple of large buys seems to have ticked us higher.