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Nov 25
2005
Animalcare
Brand identification
Ritchey is a long-established and well-recognised brand in the livestock identification and animal husbandry markets. It has historically enjoyed high margins and a strong market share. However, the market is ever-more challenging with the threat of increasing competition likely to exert pressure on margins at a time when Ritchey is still bedding down recent acquisitions. Internal systems are likely to need upgrading in the light of these pressures. Steering the group through these changes will be a major test and opportunity for new Chairman, James Lambert and new managing director, Simon Riddell. There is a significant opportunity to exploit the potential of
Research type: Outlook - Initiation of coverage
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Nov 25
2005
Lookers
Lookers has an impressive record showing 21% compound EPS growth since 2000, while estimates indicating further growth (14%) in the current year remain in place despite the predictably dull figures for new car registrations.
Research type: Quarterly Update
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Nov 25
2005
Interregnum
Core Strategy on track
In the outlook statement accompanying its results, management pointed to an improving market and confirmed its strategy to grow organically in all main activities whilst seeking to extract value from investments through trade sales or flotation. As expected, Interregnum reported a consolidated pre-tax loss in 2004/05.
Research type: Review - Preliminary Results
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Nov 24
2005
Clapham House Group
Maiden profit and positive current trading
For the six months to September 2005, CHG reported sales of £8.6m, EBIT (after pre-opening costs) of £45k and PBT of £281k. We had anticipated sales in the region of £8m and a small profit at the operating and pre-tax level, and so were pleasantly surprised by the H1 sales number which suggests all formats are seeing sales per outlet increase, and by management’s confirmation that current trading continues to be positive.
Research type: Interim Review - Interim results
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Nov 23
2005
SPG Media
Repositioning the business
SPG’s successful launch of its new packaging portal marks the beginning of the next stage in its transition to a broadly-based, internet-focused marketing company. Its main challenge is the continuing decline in its traditional print publishing business, which is depressing revenues and profits and has caused us once again to cut our forecasts. A new, experienced Publishing MD has now arrived and we remain optimistic that SPG has considerable potential for growth, albeit over a longer timeframe than originally envisaged
Research type: Outlook - Initiation of coverage
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