Xaar Share Discussion Threads

[zho] 20/7/2021 07:37

An example of a market leader poised to benefit from historic investment is Xaar (LSE: XAR), a designer and manufacturer of industrial inkjet print heads....

[garth] 20/7/2021 06:56

This has held up remarkably well in a poor market. Good to see.

G.

[w13ken] 12/7/2021 19:27

Investor's Chronicle Xaar Buy recommendation:
"...Xaar’s share price rallied 56 per cent to 230p after I last suggested buying at 147p when I covered the annual results (‘Priced to motor’, 26 April 2021), and in the process achieved my 200p target. The price has since pulled back on profit taking and offers another a repeat buying opportunity. Indeed, after factoring in the contribution from the FFEI acquisition, and potential for earnings upgrades, I am raising my fair value target to 220p. Buy."

[ayl30] 12/7/2021 07:09

Good news today, further strengthens niche position and tech lead in the group

[bigbigdave] 12/7/2021 07:04

Xaar plc

Acquisition of FFEI

Deal to strengthen Xaar's capabilities and support growth strategy

Xaar plc ("Xaar"), the leading inkjet printing technology group, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of FFEI Limited ("FFEI"), a leading integrator and manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet systems and digital life science technology based in Hemel Hempstead, UK (the "Acquisition").

The addition of FFEI strengthens Xaar's capabilities and skills and will help to provide a more comprehensive solution for its growing number of OEM and UDI (User Developer Integrator) customers. The deal will accelerate Xaar's existing growth strategy and will enable Xaar to capture additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions. This additional capability will enable our customers to reduce their development timescales and shorten their time to market.

FFEI has a strong reputation in the industry for being highly innovative and for advanced imaging solutions. The core specialisms are in print systems and printbar manufacturing, which have enabled FFEI to establish several joint development projects with world leading organisations in both digital inkjet and life sciences.

In the year to 31 March 2021 FFEI generated revenue of GBP9.9 million with an operating margin of 9%. FFEI employs in excess of 60 people who will remain with the business. The initial cash consideration of GBP3.7 million was paid on completion, which reflects existing FFEI free cash reserves, with an additional GBP5.4 million deferred consideration to be paid out over three years.

Whilst the Board expects the Acquisition to be slightly earnings accretive in the first full year of ownership, the acquired expertise and resource will also be utilised for projects that will drive long term profitable growth in Xaar's core printhead business.

John Mills, CEO of Xaar, commented "Having restructured and stabilised our core printhead business, the acquisition of FFEI will accelerate our strategy and expand our customer offering in a range of markets. As well as providing a number of ready-made solutions, the acquisition will further enhance Xaar's world class expertise.

[tratante] 05/7/2021 17:10

I wonder when we will get news of the sale of the remainder of Xaar 3D. I suspect that will boost the share price somewhat.

[tomps2] 02/7/2021 12:56

Stuart Widdowson mentions XAR at 28:40 in the latest PIWORLD interview

Watch the video here:

Or listen to the podcast here:

[zho] 02/7/2021 08:57

Stuart Widdowson, Managing Partner of Odyssean Capital discusses XAR from 28.40:

[bigbigdave] 25/6/2021 07:25

Odyssean visiting Xaar

Great for Edward Wielechowski and I to be out on the road on a site visit again - first in almost 18 months. Today we were at Xaar in Huntingdon. As focused long term investors, nothing beats being able to visit operations and in the case of Xaar, get a much deeper feel for the deep know how and differentiated product and technology. Definitely a business with lots of “economic moats”, especially IP and know-how, which we believe has the potential to prosper.

We only started building a position in September 2020 - just wish we had spotted the opportunity earlier like you Andrew Brough !

What was of particular note was how the company’s new products (recent and soon to be launched) have the potential to deliver significant power savings for industrial print users, combined with the ability to print using higher viscosity fluids, meaning more highly concentrated water-based fluids can be used. Reduces time and energy needed for drying, as well as reducing transportation volume and costs for the fluids. Also reduces water usage. Win-win-win.

Thanks to John Mills and Ian Tichias for hosting us. We also enjoyed meeting your colleagues Graham Tweedale and John Parkes - thanks for being so generous with your time.

[ny boy] 22/6/2021 14:29

Nice retrace to 178p on the cards, add around 180 area imo

[zho] 10/6/2021 11:41

Market leading suppliers Meteor Inkjet and Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) have announced their support for the Xaar Nitrox with a selection of driver electronics, software and tools to ensure that OEMs and integrators can maximise the impact of the printhead and minimise their time to market when launching new printers.

[scottishfield] 02/6/2021 19:50

Yes, XAR was included. That's good.

[stevedaytrader] 02/6/2021 16:51

Thanks again for the info Zho

[zho] 02/6/2021 16:47

>>I guess this why we’ve risen a lot recently?>>

I don't know for sure, but it may have been buying ahead of XAR's expected inclusion in the FTSE SmallCap Index.

We should get confirmation this evening according to:


PLEASE NOTE: The actual review of the FTSE UK Index Series will be conducted using data as at market close on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Confirmed rebalance changes will be announced after market close on Wednesday 2 June 2021. Indicative changes are listed in alphabetical order.

[stevedaytrader] 02/6/2021 16:37

Thanks- I guess this why we’ve risen a lot recently?

[zho] 02/6/2021 11:26

Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a ‘Joint Digital Printing Laboratory’ with the Beijing National Innovation Institute of Lightweight Ltd. (BNI).

[volsung] 02/6/2021 09:53

Take off!!

[magpiecrow] 01/6/2021 12:56

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[zho] 22/5/2021 16:07

"Looking ahead the next review of the FTSE is coming up fast on June 2

"On the current market cap #XAR alongside #UPGS #GR1T & #BASC look set to enter the FTSE Small Cap"

[davebowler] 22/5/2021 10:57

Anybody looked at Prophotonix?? PPIX has 3d printing applications too.hTTps://www.prophotonix.com/led-and-laser-products/uv-led-curing-systems/

[bigbigdave] 22/5/2021 06:38

Maybe news coming re the sale of Xaar 3D

[cassini] 21/5/2021 23:33

Blimey, what happened in the last few minutes there? Anything we should know...?

[cassini] 21/5/2021 15:02

If it is it's not a classic one.

That 'handle' should be at an angle IIRC for the proper pattern, not an instantaneous dip like we have.

[davebowler] 21/5/2021 12:02

Is this a 'Cup and Handle' chart forming?

[amt] 20/5/2021 13:44

Sorry 145
Mind you at one stage I had a huge loss.
Then when it went to ludicrous low value last year 30p was it, I bought a lot and made a big return from there so I cant complain.
Good luck.