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[knowing] 19/8/2008 14:17

Link to last results

[knowing] 19/8/2008 14:09

Company History
David Marks founded SectorGuard in 1998 to satisfy the growing market demand for a security service provider that placed equal emphasis on security and service. As a Chartered Accountant with a successful track record in the facilities management sector, David was seeking to bring a high level of professionalism to all aspects of the business in this highly fragmented area.

Since 1998 the business has expanded steadily through organic growth and by following a careful acquisition programme so that today it employs in excess of 700 personnel and provides a total security solution for its clients. The services offered to clients range from the provision of static and mobile security officers to the supply, installation and maintenance of electronic fire and security systems including: access control; asset tagging; cctv; and fire and intruder alarms.

SectorGuard's clients range from private residential to major corporations and include local authorities and educational establishments where it has established itself as a leading supplier of security services. SectorGuard prides itself on building long-term relationships with its clients through a stable, highly trained and reliable workforce placing great emphasis on quality of service and a pro-active approach to client liaison.

In March 2002 SectorGuard re-registered as a public limited company and floated on the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange. The flotation raised the profile of the company as well as providing funds for further acquisitions and facilitated the expansion from being a manned guarding business into a total security solutions provider.

The flotation on AIM also allowed the company to put in place its innovative share option scheme that grants options to all employees, from security officers and engineers to senior management each year. This scheme makes all employees stakeholders in SectorGuard and provides them with a long-term incentive for participating in the on-going growth of the business, making them more personally accountable for their actions.

SectorGuard's growth in financial terms reflects the development of its internal quality control systems where it complies with all relevant British Standards and is accredited with ISO 9001:2000 in relation to its manned guarding, mobile patrol, keyholding, intruder alarm, cctv and access control services. SectorGuard also qualified for and was awarded Approved Contractor status by the Security Industry Authority ("SIA") on 20 March 2006, the first day the scheme was open to registration. This dedication to maintaining high quality standards and driving up the standards within the security industry in general has led to the company being represented on various committees within both the regulatory body, the SIA, and the trade association, the British Security Industry Association.

[knowing] 19/8/2008 10:28

Guys I started a new thread as this one has data missing and I could not update.

[ted32] 19/8/2008 10:14

ARGY2

Got an email from Sectorgaurd last week that the results will be out on Friday 22 Aug.

Good luck!

[knowing] 19/8/2008 10:11

Preliminary results scheduled for 22/08 (Provisional)

[argy2] 19/8/2008 10:03

We got a date for results yet?

[knowing] 19/8/2008 09:24

Online limits;

Buy 50K
Sell 150K

[knowing] 19/8/2008 07:57

Squire the pre close statement was pretty bullish so hopefully they will start to recover soon.

[squiresquire] 19/8/2008 07:45

Wotcher mate, hope all OK with you, SGD looks like its about to give a pretty dramatic statement with this years figures, they have certainly gained a hell of a lot of new custom and they do like to give a divvy if poss.

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.

[knowing] 19/8/2008 07:32

New thread for the faithfull.

[knowing] 18/8/2008 22:46

From the interims

Current trading and future outlook

The business is continuing to develop across all its divisions and now that the
integration of the electro-technical business units into one cohesive body is
taking shape I anticipate significant organic growth from this side of the
business. We have already generated significant income from the Data Protection
Suite and there have been a number of exciting opportunities for developing new
business by the improved ability to offer a total security solution package for
potential clients, especially on larger tenders.

The security personnel division is progressing strongly. The major challenge for
this division since 1 October has been the increase in statutory holiday
entitlement from 4 weeks to 4.8 weeks, this has an impact on staff resources as
additional staff will need to be recruited to cover a 20% increase in holiday.

In addition to our investment in ISO 14001 and Investors In People
accreditations, we have been developing a number of initiatives which have
increased our involvement with the security and wider community. We have been
developing an initiative with the City of London Mounted Police, which increases
their profile within local communities to try and build respect for the law and
the police with younger members of the community. Perhaps the most exciting
initiative is the SectorGuard Anglo American Exchange programme, which is open
to all members of the UK security profession and aims to raise standards within
the sector by facilitating an exchange programme between UK and US based
security operatives, sharing knowledge and procedures.

I am confident that the investment made over the past 18 months will lead to
increased business across all our divisions. Brand awareness has been increased
as a result of both our marketing and business development efforts, this in turn
is generating new business opportunities.

We are currently exploring a number of substantial acquisition opportunities in
the security personnel sector, which we hope to update shareholders on in the
near future. Following successful completion, we would then anticipate focusing
our energies on building the business organically.

[knowing] 18/8/2008 22:19

Pre-Close Trading Update (Sectorguard)




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."

[knowing] 18/8/2008 22:11

About Us

SectorGuard plc is one of the UK's leading providers of total security solutions. Since formation, the Company has become one of the fastest growing and most financially sound businesses in its sector, developing strongly through a combination of organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions.

David Marks, a founder member of the Guild of Security Professionals and a member of The Security Institute, established the Company in 1998. His vision was to satisfy the growing market demand for a security provider that places equal emphasis on Security and Service.

SectorGuard employs in excess of 700 security officers and engineers, with an impressive list of clients. Furthermore, the Company was one of the first 10 companies to be awarded the 'Approved Contractor' accreditation with the Security Industry Authority. This is evidence of the company's professionalism and forward thinking approach.

[knowing] 18/8/2008 14:18

Must admit that this does look interesting again at this level.

[trygve] 18/8/2008 10:17

Decided to pick up a few of these in my SIPP as they have been hammered for no apparent reason and todays price of 1.75 seems an ideal price to start to build a holding with.

[only1buster] 18/8/2008 09:55

the directors bought to give sgd additional working capital - the 2p price paid will be a bargain IF the march 08 statements do confirm that tha results are indeed better than the market expects - i await the results sitting on a considerable loss with the current quote of 1.25 - 1.75

[squiresquire] 11/8/2008 07:10

Dont forget Marks bought bucket loads of shares in the last few weeks amounting to some £80k which is a hell of a lot for a small company like SGD
below from statement


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."

[eugene1234] 11/8/2008 06:24

Cannot really see how things will have changed dramatically from the 'pre close' TU. See below.








Pre-Close Trading Update (Sectorguard)




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."

[only1buster] 06/8/2008 12:49

until recently you could not get a quote online for more than 100000 - iMOP there are plenty of ex manguard holders waiting to unload - hope that sgd have not paid well over the odds for manguard - the results when eventually released will tell all - if cash reseves are below expectations we will not be seeing an divi

[eugene1234] 05/8/2008 18:08

Well I bought 100k today @ i.45p. Not a great amount but worth a gamble>
good luck

[caledoniaman1] 05/8/2008 14:54

only1buster - 5 Aug'08 - 11:12 - 1547 of 1548


big sellers about - quote for 500k - 1.68p

Big sellers ! That is only £8,400 worth - hardly a big seller.

[jhan66] 05/8/2008 11:55

thought about buying, could be a good opportunity but bothered by a couple of things, mostly Manguard which doesn't look wonderful to my eyes.
Comment about building up cash reserves is ahem, interesting. Presumably need to if they just spent 3.5M cash (+shares). wonder how big the intangibles will be now as a % of net assets.

Was looking okay before the aquisition & I'd certainly be buying at this price if it hadn't happened.

[only1buster] 05/8/2008 10:12

big sellers about - quote for 500k - 1.68p

[only1buster] 05/8/2008 10:05

sgd down again today - to a new low - what is going on - time to get the prayer mats out ?