Shearwater Share Discussion Threads

[indomie] 29/10/2009 18:53

Brace yourselves for the broker upgrades ;-P

[dil] 29/10/2009 16:40

I thought it a worthwhile read but couldn't work out what your conclusion was Edmond.

Get off the fence :-)

[indomie] 29/10/2009 08:05

Removes much of the uncertainties from the results announcement due on 15th dec

[greenroom78] 29/10/2009 08:03

Still in auction - starting to wonder if yesterday was just one big shake?

[greenroom78] 29/10/2009 07:51

"As a result, the Board anticipates reporting interim results ahead of current market expectations"

This is better than I expected. I was expecting an in line statement and a reference to the current climate - but above reads very positively.

[gswredland] 29/10/2009 07:47

Hopefully this statement should provide a 'base'for the shares.Reassuring as we expected really..

[greenroom78] 29/10/2009 07:28

SCOTT WILSON PRE-CLOSE STATEMENT


Scott Wilson Group plc ("Scott Wilson" or "the Group"), the international design
and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments, today issues
a pre-close statement prior to the announcement of the Group's Interim Results
for the 26 weeks ending 1 November 2009, due to be announced on 15 December
2009.


The Group's proven ability to provide integrated services globally continues to
see Scott Wilson achieve significant success across a broad range of major
opportunities. In addition, we are benefiting from our new management structure
in maximising the Group's involvement in the higher growth market sectors
identified in our business plan. This is demonstrated by a number of recently
reported project wins including major design packages for Crossrail, the Hong
Kong MTR, the Mersey Tidal Barrage Study and more recently the GBP8 million Odra
River Basin Flood Study in Poland. There have also been notable successes in
securing major road and rail work in Serbia, Mozambique and India.


During the first half of the year the financial performance of our Joint
Ventures has been better than initially foreseen. This largely reflects the
Group's prudent approach to profit recognition and, although final settlements
are yet to be agreed, the Group's share of the profits from the Joint Ventures
at the half year is now expected to be at least GBP2m. As a result, the Board
anticipates reporting interim results ahead of current market expectations.

[matt] 29/10/2009 07:10

RNS Number : 5446B
Scott Wilson Group plc
29 October 2009


the Board anticipates reporting interim results ahead of current market expectations.

[gswredland] 28/10/2009 13:33

I really think it is just market sentiment greenroom. Lots of stocks taken big hits today. Fingers crossed for tomorrow

[greenroom78] 28/10/2009 09:59

We've taken a bit of a hit so far today ahead of tomorrows report. I thought this would hold up today, but people taking profits out following current market sentiment? Unless anybody knows that the report is not as good as hoped/expected?

[livinginhope] 28/10/2009 01:04

The consensus earnings per share forecast is 15.9p edging down to 15.5p, hence a prospective multiple of about eight times. To improve this further when the economic backdrop remains weak means Thursday's update will need to cite firm progress.

The shares' risk/reward profile still looks overall attractive.

[cockneyrebel] 26/10/2009 12:55

50K buy.

CR

[cockneyrebel] 26/10/2009 10:57

A decent breakout coming thi week imo - firm today.

CR

[matt] 26/10/2009 09:57

Nice and quiet ahead of the news.

[greenroom78] 24/10/2009 09:59

I am looking forward to the report on 29th.

[matt] 23/10/2009 19:17

EXPANSION AT PORT OF SHEERNESS
15 October 2009

Peel Group has appointed Scott Wilson, as part of the consulting team led by Royal Haskoning, to undertake an £800m expansion programme at Port of Sheerness. The 15 year regeneration programme will begin with the creation of a masterplan for the area.

The masterplan will form the blueprint for the development which will include: a 170 acre port expansion on reclaimed land, providing new deep water, high capacity berths for the port; a new 3500 dwelling community (partially on land currently within an operational port and also on 140 acres of reclaimed land); a new promenade and flood defence and a landmark marina.

It is hoped that the development will create not only new land through reclamation but also a new community which will form around the marina bringing investment and employment opportunities to the area.

Scott Wilson has been commissioned to provide Development Infrastructure advice covering Transport Planning, Railways, Highways, Sustainability and Utilities expertise.

The complex planning process will involve supporting Harbour Revision Orders, Transport and Works Act applications and Local Development Framework representations as the reclamation covers both operational and non-operational land at the same time, a very rare combination for the UK.

Key issues are the commercial viability of the port and the potential for moving the goods shipped by rail rather than road. A major strategic issue will be the impact on Junction 5 of the M2.

The heritage of the site is also a key consideration as Sheerness Naval Dockyard encompasses two Scheduled Ancient Monuments, one Grade I, more than twenty Grade II* and eleven Grade II listed structures. Positioned at a strategic point at the mouth of the rivers Thames and Medway, Sheerness has long played an important role in our naval defences and has just been placed on the international World Monuments Fund list of threatened sites for 2010.

Scott Wilson's Heritage Team has played a key role in the conversion and restoration of these Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings by determining their potential new roles and mitigating against potential impacts of the expansion.

The project has had a long gestation and in the past 18 months Scott Wilson has also provided advice on Stakeholder and Community Engagement. Previous Scott Wilson work in the area includes a new masterplan for the adjacent town of Sheerness

Scott Wilson is part of a larger team which includes Royal Haskoning, VHP Architects, Knight Frank and Rubicon Regeneration.

For press enquiries, please contact Rachel Brierley on [phone] or email [e-mail]



FIVE SCOTT WILSON PROJECTS SHORTLISTED FOR BRITISH EXPERTISE AWARDS
20 October 2009

Global consultancy Scott Wilson has been shortlisted for five awards at the 2009/10 British Expertise International Awards.

The project to construct one of the largest offshore caisson breakwaters in the world at Energía Costa Azul LNG Terminal in Mexico has been shortlisted in the Major Consultancy Project of the Year (physical project) category. A second project, to provide technical advice to motorway projects in Poland, has been shortlisted in the same category for a non physical project.

An innovative online environmental management system first developed by Scott Wilson on the Diyar Al Muharraq development in Bahrain has been shortlisted in the Innovation Award category. A further Scott Wilson project, to internationalise in partnership with International Synergies Ltd the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP), has been shortlisted in the Environmental Impact Award. The fifth shortlist is for a study of football development in Hong Kong undertaken by Strategic Leisure (now part of Scott Wilson), in the Sports, Leisure, Tourism Project of the Year category.

The British Expertise International Awards recognise excellence in the design, planning, management and construction of overseas projects. They support the continued outstanding success of UK professional services throughout the world.

Scott Wilson Group Chief Executive Hugh Blackwood comments, "We are delighted to have five projects shortlisted at the prestigious British Expertise Awards. This recognition demonstrates not only the talent of our employees but also the diversity and geographic reach of our projects."

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 10 November in London.

For press enquiries, please contact Rachel Brierley on [phone] or email [e-mail]

[cockneyrebel] 23/10/2009 16:06

Got it - the last RNS :-)

CR

[greenroom78] 23/10/2009 16:05

CR - its about half way down this RNS

[cockneyrebel] 23/10/2009 16:03

Anyone know what statement itwas where they said they were updating the mkt on 29th?

I'm struggling to find it but know someone mentioned it here.

CR

[mattjos] 23/10/2009 03:22

Matt, Let's hope it does then, as maybe friday will be one last chance to top-up sub-130 ... although Dow performance last night may lead FTSE higher and SWG too .. guess depends a bit on the MM's & they play it next four sessions

[matt] 22/10/2009 17:42

A back test of 120p wouldn't be a surprise before turning up again.

[cockneyrebel] 22/10/2009 17:24

Bit of fun next week imo - everyone likes a good trading statement but they like them more if they can buy on a dip. Sadly I think this dip will be gone for those hoping to do that next week.

CR