This share was tipped in shares.
Will it increase in value

There are 1,000 million shares in issue - most little companies have 100million to 300 million. I think there are just too many shares sloshing around.

I don't know why shares mag tipped this one. Royal Doulton were a better punt.

its got nothing to do with number of shares in issue but a reudction would
be good news for its admin costs and possible reduce number of shareholders

its all about profit and mkt cap and future prospects and they seem good for host but this good medium term share

Does anyone have any views on whether these shares are going to rise over the next few months, also has anybody read any other articles on host europe

met the management team last year. straightforward lot. good feel about them on a personal basis. thats a long way removed from fundamental or technical analysis, but not a bad place to start.

Has anyone seen Host Europe mentioned in other places besides
the recent shares mag.

Investor Relations Bulletin


Dear Investor,

We are delighted to announce that Host Europe is the Sixth Fastest-Growing Technology Company in the 2003 Deloitte European Technology Fast 500 competition.

Following on from its success in the Technology Fast 50 awards, Host Europe today announced that it ranked Number Six in the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in Europe.
Rankings are based on five-year percentage revenue growth from 1998-2002. Host Europe grew 9354% during this period.

Abby Hardoon, Host Europes CEO, credits innovation, sound business policies and a strong customer focus for the companys incredible revenue growth over the past five years. He said:

Host Europe has always prided itself on its strong financial situation, resulting from wise investments in our technology infrastructure and a positive commitment to our customers. We are delighted to be recognised as both the top European web host and the top UK technology company for sustained growth in this survey, and hope to continue our success into 2004 and beyond.

The technology companies that have made the rankings will be creating a community of companies that promote a platform of best practices around the globe, as well as creating the best global forum for business leaders to share information, says Karel Bakkes, partner in charge of Deloittes 2003 European Technology Fast 500 programme.

For further information, see www.hosteurope.com and www.fast500europe.com

Best Wishes for the festive season,

Host Europe

--
Investor Relations
Host Europe PLC

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Host Europe Investor Relations mail list. If you would like to
be removed from the list, you can unsubscribe at our web site at
http://www.hosteurope.com/

Is any one else holding these shares and do they think that they will increase in value, there seems to be positive noises coming from Host Europe

I bought into HER in Sept. they looked and sounded as though they should do well I'm now showing a slight proffit but I'm not shure why the jump today. Are they being tipped somewhere

I think going on the info in shares and the recent company news that the price could increase in the near future, Does anyone think that there is a chance of a large increase?

Up again this morning, is any one else interested in this share?

Yes, But don't post very often

Never listen to a Company - they are always in good spirits, maybe sometimes it's true but they slid all the way down to current levels, didn't they?

The problem IMHO with these hosting companies is that they are too expensive except for corporate hosting - where the Webmaster's job is on the line and so cost is not his(her) concern. However, at all prices you expect the servers to work 24/7 and unless they have some shakey-gear, why wouldn't they? It is very difficult to separate out those that are good-guys and the Others - using as they do lots of jargon and advertising pitches that are not always quite what they seem....for untrained investors it is a veritable minefield IMHO - look in NET magazine and whilst Host Europe's ads are larger, they are in the same mould as others. It is indeed difficult to see the precise extra value for the higher cost, this is something they need to address.

There is a glut of internet providers and they all claim to be close to No.1 by some measure - however, the Market knows best. If they were to go private etc because of large holdings by Directors ( supposed to be 40%)- then you are in a forced-sale position and effectively wiped out.
The Internet is very difficult to investigate - things are not "real" in the sense that you can walk into Boots/Dixons and check the attitude to customers (etc).
This is not to suggest there is anything untoward with Internet companies, but it means that new investors can't research either. That is the reason IMHO why these stock types are falling. When they start paying a dividend then this will be a measure of the investment...until next time!

IMHO Post-2000 "bubble" investors really want to be able to see, touch, smell and measure their investment - I do, for one!

some ones intrested in this one 5 & a half mil worth

good news this morning but still think im talking to my self
on this bb ???????

Company Host Europe PLC
TIDM HER
Headline Trading Statement
Released 09:00 20 Jan 2004
Number 4137U






Host Europe PLC

20 January 2004





HOST EUROPE PLC

Pre-Close Trading Update



Host Europe plc, the internet hosting provider, today issues the

following pre-close trading update to provide an overview of its trading

for the year ending 31 December 2003.



At its AGM in August 2003 the Company stated that it was continuing to trade strongly and was seeing significant new customer acquisition. The interim results published in September showed turnover of 8.2m for the six months to 30 June 2003 and Chief Executive Abby Hardoon stated that the Company was confident of continued growth through the remainder of 2003.



This expectation has been borne out and the Board expects Group turnover for the year to 31 December 2003 to exceed that for 2002 by approximately 24%. Both the UK and German businesses have shown good sales order growth across the product range in the second half of 2003 and a healthy year end sales pipeline should ensure good turnover levels in January 2004.



The Board has continued with its commitment to review and control costs in the second half of 2003 and is therefore confident that the Group's EBITDA performance for the year, before exceptionals, will be in line with, or better than, expectations previously published by the Companys broker.



As stated in the interim results announcement the exceptional Board reorganisation costs of 777,000 reported in the first half represent the full cost for the year. The business has continued to show strong cash generation throughout the second half of 2003.



The Board is optimistic about the outlook for 2004. We are seeing continuing demand for hosting services in the UK and Germany and the company now has the infrastructure and staff in place to exploit this market opportunity.



Enquiries:



Host Europe plc



Stephen Sadler, Chief Financial Officer Tel: 020 8996 7500





About Host Europe plc



Host Europe plc was founded in the UK in 1996. Today it has operations in the UK and Germany servicing in excess of 140,000 customer accounts, making it a leading player in the provision of domain registration and internet hosting to SMEs in the two largest European markets.



The group employs around 150 people across 3 sites in the UK and Germany.

The company is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: HER).



Host Europe announced on 25th September 2003 its financial results for the half-year to

30 June 2003. The Group reported operating profit before exceptionals of 117,000 on turnover of 8.2m and cash as at 30 June 2003 of 2.7m.



END

Some volume here today and up 6% even afer 2 large sells of
5,000,000 @1.88
3,500,000 @1.88

SHARES MAGAZINE

Plays of the Week:
*Buy - Host Europe (HER.L)

14 million @1.86 just gone through

can anyone explain why when buys are double the sells the price is going down

keeps sneaking up

There's been some large sales going through but the price has held up. Anyone got a view on where this is going to go short-medium term?

Host europe has gained more than 20% in the last two days has anyone any news on this share.

Up again this am

Anyone know why it keeps rising

I don't know but i'm not complaining I'd just bought it when i saw the share comp.and put it in as one of my entries .In the last few days has gone from pos.147 to 86 .lets hope it keep going

bought in again first thing already 12.5% up

Mention re City Equities

Sorry Happy1, I'm not sure what you mean? Have City Equities reccommended HER?

Yes from what i understand it was one of their recommendations some time back. It was good today to see people buying the dips and fully expect this to continue.

Will be adding shortly myself.

On a_d_v_f_n, the forecast is 10p a share for 2004 earnings on a PE of 27.47.

That is a License to print money

Hi,

Sorry, jumped accross from elsewhere. Been holding these for quite some time. Day traders have just jumped onto HER and are in the middle of a feeding frenzy. It's the end of year results for her next month and her have released an rns basically stating that they've beaten market expectations. Ramping and feeding by day traders has forced this share up to a high that may or may not be sustainable when results come out next month. Either way, it looks like any decent increase on last year's results will now be just about priced in.

ender I think that you have sold and are trying to get in at a lower price. Very naughty ! Do the calculations yourself and see what you come up with. Infact post them here so we can all see.

Notable constant gainers over five days include Host Europe, which has put on 34.5% to 2.59p. In its pre-close full year trading update on 20 January it said it was continuing to trade strongly and seeing significant new customers coming on board. The company said it expects turnover for the year to December 2003 to exceed that for 2002 by approximately 24%. Both the UK and German businesses have shown good sales order growth, it added, expressing optimism about the outlook for 2004.

I think HER is heading north at speed. Check out the October 03 in house broker report on HERs own website. We've had no adverse news since it was posted and then they reckoned a reasonable valuation for the company was 5.3p a share! I bought back in at 1.815 and reckon I'm looking at a triple bagger plus within the next 6 months. I will probably buy more under 3p if I can free up some cash. Why is cash always the problem?

People should have a good indepth read of this and also try and understand the wording. Instead of spouting Broker forecasts of 2.3p they should take note that this was a SHORT TERM FORECAST and based on growth factors far less than that achieved in their trading update !

http://www.hosteurope.com/Host4HVer.pdf

Another interesting point

The forecast made by Durlacher was before the trading update where they state "This expectation has been borne out and the Board expects Group turnover for the year to 31 December 2003 to exceed that for 2002 by approximately 24%." which works out to be about half a million more than Durlacher estimated for the year to December 2003.

210204 The independant mentions that someone is building a stake in Host Europe

Price last Thursday and Friday hit 2.60 / 2.65p, but this week is struggling to hit this point. 2.52 / 2.57p today, 3p short term may be further away.
Await results. Some heavy trading over the last week.

We have only had one day this week. I can see a short term range of 2.3p to 2.65p. Trade this and you will make money. I have traded these five times in the last week.

we may see a drop today as those who got in early start to take profit but in the long term it still looks good

Happy1: re your post re sale. To be honest with you, I increased my holding last week on the back of a sale of FTO shares. It's currently my largest and most promising holding, oonly thing is, I see the decent returns being long term (6-12 months), not based upon these results. Can't see it getting past 3 pence on or before the results or soon after the results. It's jumped quickly and is now re-tracing a little. I am still holding and will continue to hold

And if your'e wondering why, it's because they are growing, posted a slight half yearly profit on the back of a loss and have increased from my initial buy at 1.48. Oh and they own 123reg and were in the top500 new companies. In addition, the p/e ratio is stupidly low and the results do look to be interesting. Note also that tech stocks are making a comeback. Happy1: I was not intending to de-ramp the stock, only to warn that I can't see this rising as fast as some expect. If, on the other hhand it does, it'll be disappointing as I'd prefer a slow and steady rise.

This is after all an AIM listed stock, so tax incentives on CGT come into play after holding for a year or more. Of course I haven't sold out yet!!!!

There will be volatility as those in profit bail out when the market drops. I will be holding for a year ,unless something silly happens,to capitalise on the future growth potential.

Nas did well tonight.

(Have a look at SPS as down 25% from recent high)

FT TODAY

Headline : 'Hermes starts to take Aim stakes'
Quote : 'It is also understood to have taken a stake in Pipex, a telecommunications network operator, and is in the process of buying into a third Aim-listed company.'

HER?

bought in today after monitoring for the last 2 weeks.
Didn't this site have an area where expected returns could be calculated?
If anyone can direct me to the area or another site that enables this I will be very grateful - thanks in advance

This is looking very good.

Moving up today.Intel 1/4 update later today so hoping techs get a good boost.

Nice jump Friday which caught people off gaurd !

Why did it catch people off guard? Lots of positive post regarding this company, does anyone have any idea what the potential of this company?

Adie people sold thinking they could buy in cheaper !

Chart looks good

UP SHE GOES

host europe in talks with pipex which may lead to an offer for the company....is this good news....

not at 2.5P !!

Certainly not at 2.5p OUCH!!

Would not be impressed with such a low offer, hopefully they will reject out of hand any over around 2.5p, I would be showing a slight loss at that rate....
I hold both......

evidently the market itself is not impressed with the amount of selling that is going on...im going to hold ....the results are due out soon and i cant see management trying to accept this offer

jane look at the trades !! It is retail selling and the Market makers sitting there saying thankyou !!!

Could be a counterbid,could reject the offer,could negotiate more !

Who knows ?

HER haven't rejected it outright have they? believe done & dusted.

i bought in at 2.52 so lets hope they reject it,mind you i am suprised that people are selling under the offer price of 2.50.

UandD no have the have not accepted it either !

Email from HER

Thank you for your e-mail regarding the above. Host Europe cannot make any further comment at this stage.



However, in order to clarify yesterday's announcement, I can confirm that the current situation is as follows:



Pipex have made an approach to Host Europe and the boards of the two companies are in discussions. The outcome of these discussions may result in an offer being made by Pipex for Host Europe. However, no offer has yet been made. If any offer is made, the value is likely to be around 31.2 million or 2.5p per share.



A further statement will be made in due course and Host Europe will shortly be publishing its 2003 results.



Archie Berens

ICIS Limited

Zetland House

5-25 Scrutton Street

London EC2A 4HJ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7628 1114

Mobile: +44 (0)7802 442486

Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 9091

www.icisnet.com

its nice to see host are keeping an eye on the discussions boards to see what shareholders have got to say....i still think this company has a tremendous future and hope the board do not sell for 2.50.....i look forward to the results...

am holding for min 2.5 no point in throwing money away,maybe just maybe it may spur 3rd party to sniff.

any comments on the cash offer from pipex....still looks to cheap for mebut recommended by board...2.54 results looked good

what happens now?

is it worth holding on or selling at 2.48 now

Keep hold there seems to be some clause that they need 90% agreement from share holders and a rumour flying around that another party might be interested in at a price of 0.2913 but its your call. I got in at 2.5 so I personally would like more to show a small profit, one good thing on a personal note is I hold Pipex also.......

thanks for your comments....i bought at an average of 2.2 but think i will hold on a bit longer and see if anyone else comes out of the woodwork...why pay dealing charges anyway when you dont need to..any ideas how long an offer takes to go through anyway...

adieH- Where did you get your info from?

ample bulletin board, big buys just gone through too...... something is happening not sure why such large buys going through at this stage, is it someone else staking a claim (not ramping just commenting)..

Help please. Have not experienced this situation before. Do we hold on and receive 2.549p per share ? (eventually !)

Oak - yes, providing all conditions (including EGM of Pipex to approve the deal) to the Offer and Placing are either met or waived u will eventually receive 2.549p /share (maybe May/June?)- with no associated costs. Alternatively u can sell in the market now for a discount to that price (and dealing costs)- the discount reflects the time value of money...certainty (in case deal fails to proceed) and of course the MMs "turn"! The choice is yours....

There are substantial irrovocable commitments (i think 30% plus) to accept this offer and therefore chance of higher competing offer..are probably slim!

Hope this helps...

Rgds

fbrj - thank you - just what I wanted and hoped to hear - I am happy to wait.