Star Phoenix Share Discussion Threads

[its the oxman] 05/5/2005 16:08

bad news today - bit of a disaster re dividend short term but can't help feeling its mostly in the price with 40p on the bid now. can only be thankful my exposure was small. will have to be a long term holder i guess.

[gelp] 09/4/2005 10:11

options granted at 67.5 - conveniently when price is depressed! - nothing wrong with that - and sensible numbers to reward the key players. Surely helps puts a bottom on the price.

The sports area is interesting - if growth is as with the dancing then ......

Spread seems very erratic.

[its the oxman] 24/3/2005 14:59

thanks for your comments - lets hope the rise continues.

[gelp] 22/3/2005 07:41

Its ALL in the published company reports & worth looking up.
organic and aquisitive growth.
figs to Nov slipped into red (took on more frnachises) but suggested 2nd half has more student weeks and would return to profits. So far no sign of any warning (which had been given last time).
22000 students plus in several countriues with a franchise model that is text book stuff.
Founders 1 Finance guy and 1 Expert in the business still have half and seem to be able to expand business in may different countries . The franchisees pay to join and are incredibly high calibre from my personal experience with my grandaughter!
Poor spread on shares is a pain but when ever figures turn share price reacts strongly.
An ethical company as well!
I assume lots of franchisees hold shares as well.

[its the oxman] 21/3/2005 16:35

nice to see a slight bounce in the share price and to know others are aware of this one -I can find scant info on the company - do you know of any broker comments - targets etc?

[gelp] 18/3/2005 12:24

My grandaughter loves it and I love the company . I believe they have the right mix of comercialism etc - look at the reports! topping up.

[its the oxman] 18/3/2005 09:48

just bought c.57p with very modest purchase -hopefully return to profit in h2 will be enough to get things going - speculative punt really - feels as if good value is here somewhere - just hope those running are as concerned about the share price and investors as art and culture. investment for growth is all well and good but lets see some eps growth please.

[its the oxman] 15/3/2005 11:20

anyone out there who holds this? - i'm afraid the chart is dreadful but it does pay a dividend (or rather used to) - so any info from anyone would be appreciated re broker notes, targets, forecasts etc - the spread is off putting but it is well off old highs.