Sectorguard Share Discussion Threads

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:40

Joey provisionally in June

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:38

Joey have a look back over the history to get an idea. Only letting stock go at full offer.MMs know this is undervalued.

[velvetide] 12/3/2008 12:31

I was just driving back from Wimbledon and thought to myself 'wouldn't it be funny if SGD was up 33% today'...yesterday I was a poet, today a psychic - glad I topped up...

[joey_the_lips] 12/3/2008 12:31

When are the results due? Could anybody tell me?

thanx

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:29

Should accumulate prior to the results.

[skyship] 12/3/2008 12:28

The Crucial bit:
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SectorGuard CEO David Marks said: "We have put in a strong trading performance
and I look forward to delivering our results, which should reflect the progress
we have made and should exceed market expectations. The UK market demand for all security products is growing rapidly driven by the threat of terrorism and
rising levels of crime and disorder. SectorGuard, with its broad range of
security services, is ideally positioned to take advantage of this growth as
highlighted by its recent contract wins. Our initiatives put in place last year are now bearing fruit and we are positive about 2008 and beyond."
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Well, hopefully DM will be making me eat my words - certainly sounds positive doesn't he!!

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:26

SectorGuard CEO David Marks said: "We have put in a strong trading performance
and I look forward to delivering our results, which should reflect the progress
we have made and should exceed market expectations. The UK market demand for all
security products is growing rapidly driven by the threat of terrorism and
rising levels of crime and disorder. SectorGuard, with its broad range of
security services, is ideally positioned to take advantage of this growth as
highlighted by its recent contract wins. Our initiatives put in place last year
are now bearing fruit and we are positive about 2008 and beyond."

[marvelman] 12/3/2008 12:25

Bloody hell...first time ever my timing was right.

Knowing.....this was so oversold and never seen such a positive trading update from them. Looks like we can enjoy the ride from here on. Regards.

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:21

I think whoever sold out yesterday will be very disapointed.

[tornadodown] 12/3/2008 12:17

That goes to prove how very undervalued SGD is at the present moment. Plenty of potential with this company going forward and could well see these double the price after the results.

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:13

New contracts and going to exceed market expectations.

[knowing] 12/3/2008 12:09

Pre-Close Trading Update




RNS Number:9356P
SectorGuard PLC
12 March 2008

SectorGuard Plc / Ticker: SGD / Index: AIM / Sector: Support Services



12 March 2008

SectorGuard Plc ('SectorGuard' or 'the Company')

Pre-Close Trading Statement



SectorGuard Plc, the AIM listed total security solutions group, is pleased to
announce a pre-close trading update for the year ended 31 March 2007. As
highlighted in the interims, SectorGuard has grown its turnover year on year
since 1998 and this trend is expected to continue. The Company has invested
significantly in expansion initiatives, such as increased marketing, which are
now paying dividends in the form of strong current trading and future pipeline.
The acquisitions made over the last two years have been integrated successfully,
widening the geographic reach of the business and contributing to the Company's
financial performance.



During the current period, the Company has won a number of new contracts across
its four key divisions, the largest being a manned guarding contract with
Goldsmiths College, University of London, which further strengthens its position
in the education sector. It also renewed its service agreement with JD Sports
for the maintenance of CCTV and intruder alarm systems and was awarded security
service contracts with clients as diverse as BioPark Hertfordshire, Exxon Mobil,
Centrepoint and One Housing Group.



As well as winning new contracts, the Company has further expanded its service
offering and, during the year, Baroness Ruth Henig, chairman of the Security
Industry Authority, opened SectorGuard's Data Protection Suite. This facility
allows the Company to act as data co-ordinator for its clients and assists them
in meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act.



In addition, the Company is pushing the boundaries of excellence having won
various key accreditations as well as renewing its existing accreditations.
SectorGuard was re-awarded its Approved Contractor Scheme ("ACS") status for the
private security industry, further improving on its scoring against the ACS
quality benchmarks and has achieved Investors in People accreditation. It is
also aiming to be one of the first security service providers to be accredited
with ISO 14001, Environmental Management Systems. This makes a powerful
statement about the Company's environmental credentials, which the directors
believe will increase access to new customers and business partners and will be
reflected in a stronger and more sustainable business.



Furthermore, SectorGuard was named as a 'Best Practice Champion' by the
Institute of Association Management, having started an Anglo-American exchange
programme for security officers from the UK and the USA to share best practice
in professional methods, training and management between the two countries.



SectorGuard CEO David Marks said: "We have put in a strong trading performance
and I look forward to delivering our results, which should reflect the progress
we have made and should exceed market expectations. The UK market demand for all
security products is growing rapidly driven by the threat of terrorism and
rising levels of crime and disorder. SectorGuard, with its broad range of
security services, is ideally positioned to take advantage of this growth as
highlighted by its recent contract wins. Our initiatives put in place last year
are now bearing fruit and we are positive about 2008 and beyond."



* * ENDS * *

[knowing] 12/3/2008 11:11

Welcome back marvelman.It seems as though our thoughts are similar.

[marvelman] 12/3/2008 10:36

As a previous investor here I have kept an eye on it and now with net assets (EX Goodwill) equal to the market cap and £1 million EBITDA it is a no brainer.
Only a small punt of 100,0000 but will build as necessary.Regards to all.

[knowing] 12/3/2008 09:51

First buyer taking advantage of these bargain prices.

[knowing] 12/3/2008 08:17

I am hoping so Tornado. Bloody oversold yesterday.

[tornadodown] 11/3/2008 22:34

I wonder if we shall see a continuation of the buying tomorrow. The company is strong and is growing. There are not many penny shares which can be bought that offer the security which SGD does. The sector is not fancy but the fundamentals do warrant a buy here.

[knowing] 11/3/2008 20:10

sky it fails to disapoint because people buy at 5p. At 2p it's a bargain.

[skyship] 11/3/2008 18:19

eugene - well congratulations - @ that price surely it has to be a good buy!

[eugene1234] 11/3/2008 18:17

Skyship.
The second sale @1.55 was mine and it was a buy. I thought I pressed the wrong button when I saw the price
Regards

[skyship] 11/3/2008 17:46

Looking at the trades I suspect the two @ 1.55p were both sales rather than buys. Assuming so we had BUYS-570,737 v. SALES-788,508.

SGD always look cheap but has always disappointed. It is depressing that David Marks seems intent on growing the size of the business but not the EPS - that is the way to larger director's salaries and perks, but poorer shareholders. I sincerely hope he proves me wrong, but I'm no longer sure that he is a man to be trusted.

[tornadodown] 11/3/2008 16:23

The start of the recovery back to more sensible levels I hope.I do not know of many AIM companies where they have paid a good dividend so subsequently this make the company far more attractive to investors.

The integration of the new aquisitions should show in the next set of figures and move this back to more sensible levels.

[knowing] 11/3/2008 16:17

Hi eugene,

Have been watching for a while and could not resist the opportunity at 2p. Looks very good value and should be far higher.

[eugene1234] 11/3/2008 16:14

nicely stimulated volumn today. good to see other are watching this - felt lonely for a while!

[knowing] 11/3/2008 16:13

I see ADVFN charts not working again.Buyers still coming in and attacking the 2p level now.