Universe Share Discussion Threads

[tsmith2] 11/2/2007 22:17

POPPA07 - kindly let me know excatly where I have ramped these, the post on NOP is more about charting (I also mentioned ATCG there too)

"all over the place" - nonsense and this is a UNG BB so I can post as much on the stock here.

[poppa07] 11/2/2007 19:17

I don't care...stop ramping it all over the place...it's VERY annoying!

[tsmith2] 11/2/2007 18:14

TW back in December

Universe Group (UNG) has this morning announced a very decent contract win for HTEC. The subsidiary has secured a comprehensive three year support contract with Chevron for Chip and PIN maintenance, support and asset management. The contract covers Chevron's Chip & PIN payment terminal and PIN pad infrastructure over more than 1000 Texaco branded retail sites across the UK. This is a major win for the HTEC business. With over 1000 sites Chevron's payment infrastructure is hugely important to them and Universe has clearly struck a cracker here.

Approximately one third of all UK petrol stations now use HTEC payment technology, so it no exaggeration to say that Universe is a leader in this field. A high growth technology focussed business such as the one Universe has in HTEC, should attract a far higher multiple that the current 11 times 2007 numbers. I am not amending my earnings forecasts, but this deal certainly underpins estimates of 1.3p for 2007. At 16p, the shares are finally coming to life - "buy"..

He has subsequently reiterated his BUY stance

POPPA - these are going up as fundamentals are about to reassert themselves.

[tsmith2] 11/2/2007 18:11

Universe Group says CEO Mackie steps down; sees FY opg profit below expectations


LONDON (AFX) - AIM-listed retail and information systems company Universe
Group PLC said Ray Mackie has stepped down as chairman and chief executive of
the company, as it confirmed that trading for the year to Dec 31 2006 was
"satisfactory".
Universe Group also said its full-year revenue and operating profit will be
lower than anticipated, due to a delay in a "major software sale". The deal
which was expected to be invoiced in December 2006, has been deferred to the
first quarter of 2007.

[poppa07] 11/2/2007 13:28

tsmith2, please stop ramping this on other threads.
People like you make BB's a nightmare!

[tsmith2] 11/2/2007 12:02

reverse head and shoulder developing....13p first stop

[doublestop] 01/2/2007 20:32

They could start by updating the Universe website. No mention of the new directors. It hardly inspires confidence!

[bisiboy] 01/2/2007 18:35

if the company was about to be sold why the placing at 6p
wishful thinking i think?

[tsmith2] 31/1/2007 12:56

Things are getting better, share price will start reflecting this

[davidosh] 27/1/2007 13:10

Did anyone attend the EGM out of interest to check the state of the stable and make sure those horses are not simply non runners!?

[acornoptical] 25/1/2007 12:07

I AM GLAD WE HAVE HORSES RUNNING THE SHOW FOR SOME TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS BEING
RUN BY DONKEYS LONG TERM HOLDER

[bobby.ifa] 25/1/2007 09:40

Where did you here that from ts2

[tsmith2] 25/1/2007 08:16

old news - yes, but board now giving serious consideration, trade sale very very possible (13-15p) is what I hear

[srpactive] 24/1/2007 14:03

isn't the above old news.

[tsmith2] 23/1/2007 10:45

I hear that the bid situation is warming up - 13-15p being mooted....


UK smallcap opening - Universe up on unsolicited approaches


LONDON (AFX) - Speculators moved in on Universe Group, 1-1/2 pence firmer at
10-1/2, after the AIM-listed retail and information systems company revealed it
has received a number of unsolicited approaches to acquire the company.
The board has given careful consideration to these proposals but finds that
the indicated valuation in each case significantly undervalues the business,
which continues to perform in line with management expectations.
The board is conducting a strategic review of the business and the
opportunities available to the company, including means of improving its balance
sheet.
Meanwhile, negotiations continue to secure the sale of the Universe's
Paris based Bureau de Change business

[rabbrooks] 12/1/2007 10:40

Another concern in the leaving of Mackie is the question of redundancy. Is there another payoff necessary as he is getting 'Paris' on advantageous terms?Doe's anyone have any info?

[howdlep] 11/1/2007 15:04

How about director options/warrants?

When do they kick in?

Either way, it's good to see someone having to pay a 0.25p premium for 69k shares. Looks like another tick-up is coming

[rabbrooks] 11/1/2007 13:58

A worrying feature is that even at the generous price of 6p F&C assets have decided not to take up the placing offer. Two directors own less than i do myself-60k and 51k respectively- which is also not encouraging me to either invest more or retain my shareholding. The terms of the sale agreement contain several features which give cause for concern,eg the commitment for property leasing costs and the additional amount to be possibly received over the next three years. The jury is out!

[howdlep] 11/1/2007 10:19

I bought in yesterday based on the fact that the fundraising would help pay off debt and stabilise the current share price That said, the amount is very small, so management still have to deliver. Of course there were unsolicited bid approaches at higher values, so potentially this is an excellent trade at these levels. One for the sipp, in my case.

[srpactive] 10/1/2007 10:07

morning all

still do no hold, yet.

boad agree with overhang, i hold
gvc pe 3 with massive earnings growth
and massive dividend and still unloved i have
only bought in recently so breaking evenish,
so here pe 6 could still be a bit full for a
unloved one, so i wait for a further pullback,
i hope i am wrong for the holders here and
it moves alot higher very soon, i like long
investors to increase wealth.

dyor

regards

active

[aa6] 10/1/2007 09:59

verynervy, no i don't

furthermore, if as many say on this board that they reach 1.5p/share earnings, then this would eventually rise back to 21p'ish

so, if u hold then selling might not be such a good idea................

anyway, a mean sentiment needs to be taken.............

[verynervy] 10/1/2007 09:42

It confirms that the company have not been totally transparent with regards to their potential for years and that the normal punter had no chance with this crew.

It also confirms that papalpower had no connection with him above and could not walk on water.

Perhaps this is not the time to sell as it seems so obvious!

[aa6] 10/1/2007 09:01

back to 10p, as well oversold................

[mercedes] 10/1/2007 08:55

Now loosing 78.88% on this dog................talk about being stiched up. Why o why am I such a prat. All my profits from rtd now going down the drain.What a start to the new year.No point in selling now I guess..............may as well just hang on and stop looking at the price every day.

Merc