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Sports Cafe | SCA | London | Ordinary Share |
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Posted at 12/1/2008 19:42 by flyingscotsman2 Robin, Alot of what you same makes sense........ however the assumptions you make are on a business which has traded on trying to grow the business and managers not trying to line their own pockets. Unfortunately certain senior members of SCA have weakened it's financial position through sheer neglect. Sad eh?I have a strong affection for this company and the people who work within it, of a non managerial capacity, so to find out that these people have to go through an "administration" because of certain individuals incompetence is grossly unfair. Just a word of note on some financial facts...... the company has 3 strong trading sites (one is the Haymarket venue) and 4/5 VERY weak venues...... something the board were unwilling to recognise since the world cup last year... for what i think were "emotional" reasons...... I will all as SCA the very best of luck...... and believe it will be back where it belongs, listed on AIM, with a stronger more focussed management and a streamlines strategy. |
Posted at 10/1/2008 18:18 by robin_of_loxley hmmmextracts of news over past few months.... first we had: Sports Cafe says offer talks terminated LONDON (AFX) - Sports Cafe Holdings PLC said it has terminated all talks regarding a possible offer for the company, announced last September, as a formal satisfactory offer was not received despite ongoing discussions. The company said following termination, it is now carrying out a review of its future strategy and exploring a number of financing options, including the possibility of the sale and leaseback of its Birmingham site. Then we had: Appointment of Peter Marks as Chief Executive Officer Sports Cafe (AIM: SCA), the owner and operator of the Sports Cafe chain of leading licensed Sports Entertainment Venues, announces the recruitment of Peter Marks (46) as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Bill Balkou, the original founder of Sports Cafe, takes up the new Main Board position of Development Director. then: Sports Cafe FY pretax loss widens to 1.67 mln stg from 1.40 mln stg LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Sports Cafe Holdings PLC, the operator of the Sports Cafe chain of licensed sports entertainment venues, said that full-year pretax losses to end-December 2006 widened to 1.67 mln stg from 1.40 mln stg in 2005. then: Sports Cafe Holdings plc ("Sports Cafe" or the "Company") Sale and Lease back of Sports Cafe site, Birmingham Sports Cafe, the owner and operator of the Sports Cafe chain of leading licensed Sports Entertainment Venues, announces that it has exchanged contracts for the sale and leaseback of 240 Broad Street, Birmingham for a consideration of #4.4 million (net #4.3m). This follows the review of its strategy and financing options for future growth announced in January this year. then: RNS Number:6759E Sports Cafe Holdings plc 28 September 2007 ...Cost base reduced by #1 million per annum following cost cutting exercise at end of 2006... ..Following appointment of new CEO, Peter Marks, in February, full strategic review undertaken establishing acquisition strategy as part of growth... then: Sports Cafe, the owner and operator of the Sports Cafe chain of leading licensed Sports Entertainment Venues, held their AGM today and Chris Akers, Deputy Chairman, made the following comments on current trading: 'Following the difficult trading conditions during the second half of 2006, the initial months of 2007 have, as announced in the Annual Report, been a period of consolidation of the business on a reduced operating cost base with significant change in both strategic direction and operating focus. Whilst total sales during the first quarter of the year were at a similar level to 2006, the cost reduction exercise undertaken at the end of 2006 was reflected in both our gross margins and operating cost base during the first quarter. In common with many high street businesses, April trading was impacted by the unseasonably warm weather. However, trading during May, with its strong sporting calendar, has shown improved figures in the month to date. The Rugby World Cup and an increased level of televised premiership football from August are expected to provide the basis for a strong second half to the year then: Current Trading and Outlook to 2007 Our stated initiatives to reduce costs and improve unit performance are generating early indications of some success. Trading profit in the four months to 31/10/07 is ahead of the previous year and forward Xmas bookings provide further evidence of an upturn in underlying performance. The initial impact of the smoking ban introduced in England in July 2007 has been relatively benign, although we remain mindful of the coming winter months and continue with innovative ideas to manage the process. These factors together suggest that in spite of market conditions the company should deliver improved operating performance compared with the disappointing first half of 2007 and the second half of the previous financial year, albeit the outcome for the year as a whole will fall short of previous market expectations. 2008 Outlook The Board remains confident that the operational changes implemented during 2007 will result in further improvements in performance during 2008. Notwithstanding England and Scotland's failure to qualify for Euro 2008 we expect a modest increase in sales next year on a reduced cost base, with increases in labour costs being offset by lower energy costs and bank interest. As a result the Board believe that the Sports Cafe business now represents a suitable platform for future expansion. The Board's efforts to identify opportunities for such expansion are progressing satisfactorily. then: 21 December 2007 For Immediate Release 21 December 2007 Sports Cafe Holdings plc ("Sports Cafe" or the "Company") Board Change Sports Cafe, the owner and operator of the Sports Cafe chain of leading licensed Sports Entertainment Venues, announces that Christopher Akers and Stephen Ross, Non-executive Directors, have resigned from the Board with immediate effect. then: 9 January 2008 Sports Cafe Holdings plc ("Sports Cafe or "the Company") Comment on financial position As a result of poor Christmas trading and a slow start to 2008, the Company announces that it is currently in discussions with its bankers concerning an extension to its banking facilities. As has been the case historically, while the bank remains supportive of the Company there can be no guarantee that this support will continue and that an extension to the facilities will be agreed. A further announcement will be made in due course. no advice intended (see news section of advfn site for full rns's in context) |
Posted at 19/10/2007 16:55 by digger27 Extra burgers required for tomorrows rugger treat.Come on England avenge that defeat and I will celebrate by buying a few more SCA. |
Posted at 14/10/2007 11:18 by digger27 Well done boys who would have thought it?Broad Street Birmingham was heaving (footy and rugger)and next week should be just as busy. Come on England SCA needs you!!! |
Posted at 13/10/2007 11:15 by de369357114 presumably today (rugby semi final) is going to be one of SCA's most profitable days ever. Will all SCA bars be filled to capacity? How busy were the bars last weekend? (against Australia) |
Posted at 10/9/2007 12:57 by dr knowledge someone acquiring bite sized chunks of SCA on the qt????? |
Posted at 19/7/2007 08:15 by manonph notice that all pub groups rose yesterdayfood sales soaring and no effect from smoking ban shud be good for sca with world cup coming up |
Posted at 12/6/2007 09:49 by spongman The future of SCA is safe; someone just scooped up 700 shars at 15.9p Is that a notifiable interest? Regrds $pong |
Posted at 12/4/2007 10:54 by robin_of_loxley "Given the fragmented market it is unsurprising that there has been a great dealof consolidation and corporate activity in this sector during the last five years and this activity is expected to continue in the foreseeable future." Consolidation driven by what....difficult market? Need to look at who the success stories are in the sector and why, and whether the model will change post smoking ban, and how SCA will be positioned for that. Equally this could be read as saying that the boards game plan is to grow this up to a size where someone wants to bid for SCA. If thats the case, anyone can grow a loss making business, will need to see this make some profits. no advice intended, RoL >>>>>--------------- |
Posted at 09/3/2007 00:46 by robin_of_loxley and these are all the posts that mention 9Evans....09/03/2007 00:43 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe Robin_of_Loxley 08/03/2007 07:07 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe thefruits 07/03/2007 23:10 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe 9Evans 07/03/2007 13:54 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe Xonghile Kudu 07/03/2007 13:36 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe Dr knowledge 07/03/2007 13:25 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe 9Evans 07/03/2007 13:22 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe 9Evans 07/03/2007 13:17 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe hamblyr 07/03/2007 13:12 FBB Petrel Resources - moderated discussion/research part II LSE:PET Petrel RES thefruits 07/03/2007 13:07 FBB Tads News LSE:TAD Tadpole Tech. 9Evans 07/03/2007 13:03 FBB Petrel Resources - moderated discussion/research part II LSE:PET Petrel RES 9Evans 07/03/2007 13:01 FBB The Sports Cafe (SCA): CHART AND DISCUSSION THREAD (moderated) LSE:SCA Sports Cafe 9Evans I notice that there are no posts that mention 9Evans or written by 9Evans before 7th March 2007 |
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