Universe Share Discussion Threads

[acrussell] 16/5/2005 12:31

thewrongprice.com just issued an update on UNG reiterating its 'buy' stance

[addict] 16/5/2005 09:23

Well said,PapalPower-this company has huge upside and the positive AGM statement is just the kick start the share price needed.DYOR.

[papalpower] 16/5/2005 07:35

juju43 its not like a dog that wont die its more like an unhealthy cub thats taken its medicine and now will become the tiger as its well known that the growth from Universe will be massive from Htec and Chip and Pin when they can turn the corner and if the half year figures show that they have its going to keep going up.

Htec alone by 2007 could be worth over 20 million.

[juju43] 15/5/2005 20:24

looks like a dog that wont die

[papalpower] 15/5/2005 14:31

AJ with the positive chairmans statement and that its cheap and also paying a div I think that it will naturally draw attention now and on top of this the t1ps.com lot like this one and it might get a full tip this week.

[ajinvesting] 13/5/2005 20:48

Not many people looking over UNG by the looks of this threadbare BB. Any reason to believe that the Chairman's positive remarks today may produce further interest/support?

AJ

[dealit] 13/5/2005 15:59

Cheers, Papalpower

[papalpower] 13/5/2005 14:04

Some links I found searching;

[papalpower] 13/5/2005 13:48

I am not sure but would think its based on put your card in and enter your pin and the amount is debited so for example at the petrol station no need to walk into the shop to pay you can do it at the pump and just put your debit or credit card straight into a slot on the pump itself. A few bits about it;

Recently, the introduction of kiosks and Unattended Payment Terminals (UPT) has enabled retailers to offer self-service options to their customers, delivering new sales outlets, faster checkout times and reduced costs.
In recent years, the US market has seen the use of unattended payment terminals growing by between 17 to 20% per annum, according to Summit Research Associates, with other territories now predicted to experience similar growth rates. The experience of US retailers has suggested that the introduction of unattended terminals delivers increased customer spend through faster service and more effective utilisation of store space. Retailers are also able to offer a broader range of products (including virtual products) and services. For example, the use of unattended payment terminals can allow customers to book tickets and top up pre-pay mobiles or electronic gift cards in addition to existing retailer products.

Allows payment to be made in an increased number of environments e.g. outdoor payments and for an increased number of applications
● Self service approach improves utilisation of floor space and reduces staff costs
● Increased convenience and availability of customer service, enhanced customer privacy and faster checkout times
● More efficient checkout process increases speed of turnover and therefore increases revenue
● Enables re-deployment of checkout staff to other areas of the store to improve service
● Enables retailers to offer a broader range of products and services (both virtual and physical) while ensuring that the potential for fraud is addressed

[dealit] 13/5/2005 13:17

Looking further ahead, we are very excited by our PIN enabled unattended payment system. We have commenced installation in petrol forecourts and we are seeking unattended applications outside our traditional markets. We anticipate that unattended systems will be a growth market as a result of the introduction of Chip and PIN'.

Does anyone know how the above works.

[papalpower] 13/5/2005 13:11

I forgot this one had 0.5p dividend and VLK 0.2p got them mixed up. Going to have to make some funds available over the weekend for Monday morning.

[papalpower] 13/5/2005 12:47

It is very good news and not unexpected and with the Xdiv date on 18th May this could see a lot more buying now, still with the target of 30p short term.

[fortunatus] 13/5/2005 12:03

They already have: March/April, knew what was coming I suppose.

[philo124] 13/5/2005 11:41

Thanks Papal, just what i was looking for; maybe there will be some Directot Share Buying now.
Regards Philo

[papalpower] 13/5/2005 11:20

Universe Group PLC
13 May 2005
Universe Group plc

AGM Statement

Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company held its AGM today when Ray Mackie, Chairman, told shareholders:


'We have got off to a strong start in 2005. At HTEC our sales in the first
quarter were substantially up on the first quarter sales of 2004 as a result of the impetus from Chip and PIN related business.

Currency Division had a respectable level of activity, given market conditions for tourism in Paris where we have ten shops and the competitive nature of the international money transfer market.

The Board is confident of a good result for the half year and for the year as a whole. We expect to announce the interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2005 on 2 September 2005.

Looking further ahead, we are very excited by our PIN enabled unattended payment system. We have commenced installation in petrol forecourts and we are seeking unattended applications outside our traditional markets. We anticipate that unattended systems will be a growth market as a result of the introduction of Chip and PIN'.


R J Mackie

Chairman

13 May 2005

[pomp circumstance] 22/4/2005 19:19

Just cutting up thru the 20d MA with 50d and 200d to aim for!!

[papalpower] 22/4/2005 17:01

It looks like some life is kicking back in, its so undervalued it had to happen soon.

[papalpower] 14/4/2005 04:04

Apr 13, 2005
UNIVERSE GRP. ORD 5P has broken the falling trend and reacted strongly up

[papalpower] 11/4/2005 17:49

Universe Group PLC
11 April 2005

11 April 2005

Universe Group plc
Directors' Shareholdings

Universe Group plc, the retail and information systems company, announces that
as a result of the purchase on 11 April 2005 of 50,000 ordinary shares at 171/2
pence per share by the Universe Trustees (no.2) Limited in connection with the
Universe Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan, the following directors have
increased their beneficial shareholdings in respect of 40,000 of these shares as
follows:


Name of Director Previous Holding Shares Acquired Current Holding Percentage

Catherine Wines 191,942 20,000 211,942 0.35%
Adrian Grinsell 38,145 20,000 58,145 0.09%

For Further Information:

Universe Group plc
Ray Mackie, Group Chief Executive 020 7287 0888

Charles Stanley & Co Limited
Russell Cook 020 7739 8200

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

[papalpower] 09/4/2005 04:56

Corporate Synergy 8th April 2005

BUY recommendation 2005 PTP 1.97M EPS 3.1 DIV 1.6p

[robin_of_loxley] 08/4/2005 14:35

Re the jewel in the crown, HTEC:

I visit southampton occasionally, and have seen the offices for a company called Htec Ltd for around 20 years:



and on this web site they talk about hosting at their secure head office site. Do you know where the Universe group Htec is based, and if they have more than one southampton office if this is the same thing, as the offices I saw in southampton looked like a little tinpot operation - but mainly because they are old 60's style office buildings I guess - no indication of how dynamic the company is inside.

I applied there as a student for a job in the holidays (admittedly 18 odd years ago). The offices back then looked pretty basic...but a lot can change in that time...

..I honestly didnt believe UNG Htec was the same one as down the road... and I am still not sure...anyone have the addresses?

RoL

[papalpower] 08/4/2005 14:25

I certainly do think they will be back, do not forget we have a dividend for a start, we also have this backed by many positive comments on various share trading sites, and we have a positive outlook and growing business long term, with the "jewel in the crown" HTEC, part of the Universe Group.

[robin_of_loxley] 08/4/2005 14:21

do you think it is likely, or are you just desperate for the continuous buying... I hope they come back too..

;-)
RoL