Touchstar Share Discussion Threads

[the oak tree] 12/4/2017 06:36

The forecast I've seen maybe old and outdated but it appears these actual of 7.53p are well ahead. I'm using stockopedia forecast which shows eps for 2016 of 4.80p and 2017 eps of 10.3p.Did you guys have a more uptodate forecast you've been using? I think someone mentioned 12p for 2017.

[the oak tree] 12/4/2017 06:29

Don't understand the 2015 admin expenses figure of (10,574) ? Doesn't look right.

[hastings] 11/4/2017 11:14

Indeed rivaldo, single digit PER circa 7 and dare I say it potential for a small upgrade.

[rivaldo] 11/4/2017 11:02

Nice positive turnaround. Looking forward to your feedback hastings.

Since my initial observations earlier were immediately followed by a well-known serial deramper's usual rant, I'll repeat them.

A reasonably encouraging set of results today. With the numbers already known it's the outlook and the prospects for this company - with only a £5.8m m/cap - which is most important. These look to be in good shape.

In particular:

"I am comfortable with the current market expectations on the Group", which implies 12.6p EPS this year.

The rest of the outlook statement is also encouraging given the airline and Access Control contract wins and the new product launches.

Ian Martin appears to be transforming the company for the better, and 2017 should see further progress in this regard.

[pj 1] 11/4/2017 07:47

Better than I thought so reasonably happy, with a bonus the Co could beat in the future

[hastings] 11/4/2017 07:47

Agreed rivaldo, I'm speaking with the Chairman later today, so will add some thoughts that may be of interest.

[rubberbullets] 11/4/2017 07:41

Horrible results


all that effort and hardly makes money


results are reported with a Income tax credit of 262k, take that off Sneaky

wont be long before it warns given the "slow start to the year"

[cocker] 11/4/2017 07:37

Sold out some time ago & have been cautious ever since. Having read the results, all in all not to bad. More pleasing if I were holding is the honesty in which the chairman has written his report. If he continues in this manner than I am sure you guys have a good leader at the helm. Good luck all

[spooky] 05/4/2017 14:17

Can't buy any online ATM.

[rivaldo] 05/4/2017 14:01

Moving up, can't see a specific catalyst, though results are due later this month (no specific date yet).

There have been some interesting new articles on TST's web site which perhaps reflect the new management's increased ambition and new product flow....

About Onboard Retail (on planes):



About digital vehicle inspection software:



About using data and intelligence to cope with seasonal demand:

hxxp://www.touchstar.co.uk/blog/warehouse-manage-seasonal-demands

[rivaldo] 15/3/2017 14:30

Cheers r - wouldn't we all :o)) The tone of the news release sounds like Movecorp has grown quickly given "offices...in most corners of the world". Anyway, I think the importance to TST is more due to their wishing to highlight the sale of the PODStar system rather than the materiality of the sale itself. Hopefully it's a precursor to bigger things to come.

Let's hope next month's results - and more importantly the outlook - reflect the optimism shown in the recent director buying.

[rhomboid] 15/3/2017 11:48

In fairness Rivaldo Movecorp is a tiny biz , net worth £127k & loss making so I don't see this as being any more than fluff..what I'd like to see is big fleets being signed up

[rivaldo] 15/3/2017 10:58

Good news:



"movecorp select TouchStar for EPOD & Vehicle Inspection
13 March 2017

movecorp are a rapidly expanding West Midlands (UK) based international shipping company. Founded in 2007, the company has offices and authorised agents in most corners of the world. The range of services that the organisation offers covers every conceivable removal and shipping scenario....

......The company recognised that improvements in its logistics systems could provide a double-edged benefit, securing both bottom-line gains for the business as well as significant customer service enhancements. movecorp required a system that could optimise the scheduling and tracking of vehicles, as well as automate the proof of delivery process. After a thorough examination of available systems, James Tennant (Sales Director) opted for the PODStar system from Manchester-based TouchStar Technologies.

The Cloud-based PODStar system offers a 'Planning and Optimisation' tool makes automates existing manual processes. Using real time job information, clients are able to drag and drop jobs onto the relevant vehicles. Built-in checks, ensure that vehicles are not overloaded. Once a manifest has been created it is then automatically sent out to the drivers remotely in the field. To further enhance the efficiency, via a click of a button, jobs are automatically allocated vehicles in the most efficient order and display the route on a map saving movecorp fuel and time on the road. Once downloaded the driver can receive their jobs and complete in real time. movecorp deliver drivers are equipped with smart phones with the handheld device used for both proof of delivery / signature capture and tracking of the driver and vehicle location. Back at the movecorp headquarters, management can view a real-time update on a map showing the fleet position as well as additional data and the job status and driver performance. movecorp customers can login to the cloud-based system and enter jobs, view jobs and even track their deliveries, all of which as James Tennant remarks "offers a significant advancement in the service that we provide to our valued clients".

With regard to their vehicle fleet, movecorp take their responsibilities in the area of employee and public safety very seriously. In this respect, the PODStar system also offers multiple facilities to enhance safety. PODStar lets movecorp store key reminders, like tax, MOT, and service dates against their vehicles and to be notified in advance of renewal dates whenever management log into the system, thus ensuring full legal compliance. Furthermore, driver smartphones can also be used to take photographs of any damage or low tyre treads, record a driver’s digital signature and capture the date, time and GPS location at the time of the check to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and eliminating paperwork. The PODStar software enables the driver to produce an on-device report which is extremely useful in the event of being stopped by the police or other officials.

James Tennant concludes: "The thoroughness of our initial search for a competent supplier has paid dividends. In TouchStar we found an organisation whose professionalism extended beyond the excellence of the PODStar product itself, right through to the installation and support aspects of the project. Our delivery drivers appreciate the simplicity and user-friendliness of the system and it's helped our fleet manager ensure that we're legally compliant. Our customers have expressed their appreciation of the client portal facility. Overall we're delighted with the system, as we continue to expand, we and look forward to a long-term relationship with TouchStar."

[cockerhoop] 02/3/2017 07:33

There was (is) 3 or 4 of us on there that own TST but was meant in jest!

[rivaldo] 02/3/2017 07:25

Positive vibes from SND's AGM statement this morning - their Proteus business partners heavily with TST:

"The Sanderson Enterprise businesses have also made a good start to the new financial year and those businesses whose activities are focused in the wholesale distribution, logistics and fulfilment sectors have continued to grow steadily in this very active market sector."

[rivaldo] 01/3/2017 11:38

TST's two sectors featured in industry articles on their web site in the last couple of weeks FYI:

"Confidence Grows in UK Logistics"



"Things to consider when moving to Buy on Board"

[cockerhoop] 23/2/2017 15:21

Not convinced spooky, it just seems to be you RebelChatRoom lads buying :-)

[spooky] 23/2/2017 15:03

I wonder if we hear some contract news soon, they have been creeping higher for a few days now.

[rivaldo] 21/2/2017 09:14

Good to see Ian Martin buying more shares last week whilst I was on hols. He's now bought another £37,000 or so of shares this month at around the current price.

Let's hope the mid-April results contain an outlook which confirms his optimism.

[pj 1] 17/2/2017 09:14

Pavey Ark, thanks for pointing that out. Another RNS missed by ADVFN notification which is getting a common problem now, and I had forgottEn to enter it on to LSE

[pavey ark] 16/2/2017 20:35

I'm as much at fault as anyone and I haven't even looked in here for a while but surprised that there was no comment on the recent directors purchase.
This purchase is 14 days after the last one and even closer to the closed period.
Regardless of closed period or not there's nothing quite as soothing as directors buying with their own cash.

[rivaldo] 02/2/2017 11:06

Depends who you were speaking with. If a bookkeeper or suchlike then they might not be fully aware of the rules. And many directors are also unaware of the precise rules - and don't have the common sense to always consult advisers.

I'm pretty sure you were misled. Contact them again if you're bothered.

[pj 1] 02/2/2017 09:48

hmmmm. Its not making sense. They clearly told me they were in a closed period, as I disputed with them that that in itself would not prevent a Director speaking to me.

Again its not based on fact but a couple of CEO's have told me it is the NOMAD's responsibility to advise the Co when to enter and exit closed periods.