CRB is a winner.
Agree ?
rgds aj

Volume = 25,000,000 : Normal Volume is 300.000.
Does anyone know what is happening?
rgds aj

I hope this is signs of life--as this has been a dog I have held for years! I seem to remember a new team taking over and a change of direction for the company. anyone else with any info?

I have some of these. New company; new management and NO Stephen Dean = Credability returning = higher price. Hopefully, they can new facilities management contracts to base and provide something CB holders have not been used to. EARNINGS>

dunskey,
very astute observations. I have always thought that my bit of money invested here was `down the chute` but with recent changes I am more heartened with seeing some return.I would say more but probably libellous!!
snakey

p.s. keep an eye on cfp, which I bought at same time as crb. i felt,at that time,that both were potential winners. moreso cfp, formerly abinger investments, which Bob Geldoff had a hand in at one time I think I`m right in stating?
snakey

Looks like not much to loose but wondered has anybody done any research or know of the new directors and their current companies. Following taken from the company announcement..."I am delighted to welcome a number of key new shareholders including Paul Whight, former Chairman of Grantchester plc and current Chairman of Pradera European Retail property fund; Ethel Austin
Investment Properties Limited, under the chairmanship of Barry Owen; and Winton
Limited and its associates.'

What do you guys see as the short term price target here

The Spread may not be as wide as it looks. I have just purchased 93,274 at
0.511. I expect to have a bit of a wait. But I do like large holdings for little money - and it works sometimes

Snakey,Oaksapples et al.

I'm afraid that this new managenent team have inherrited a shaky peg to hang their coats on but the fact is that they a business which is capable of substancial growth in an newly emerged sector and if they capable, they will be able to provide good returns for shareholders.

I too thought this was a gonner and survial seems to be a relief and like other long suffering shareholders it will take time to adjust to the new circumstances. As far as targets go, there is very little to base any judgement on as the last set of results have little relevance to the future and the balance sheet dosen't really provide much comfort. However, there is potential but I think that the management need to have there feet under the desk for a little longer. I am not aware of the pedegree of the management team or their achievements and would welcome any information. At this stage and in the absence of any other infoprmation this is the most important factor and will be a major determanent of our future.

Before I can get a handle on my expectations I would need to see more management comment and understand how quickly they are able to sign new contracts. The half year ends at the end of this month and perhaps we may start to get some news.

Patience may provide its own reward! DYOR

I picked up 240,000 at 0.48p. Any chance of movement this or next week.

Do you think I am crazy ? The price is so low and the downside so small - unless
it folds - I bought 1,000,000 yesterday.I am thinking of buying 250,000 more
this morning.I would appreciate advice/opinions.

Various searches under Google gave me a lot of info : especially Pradera....
and Granchester plc.However,unable to get much on Winton or Ethel Austin-- is
that part of the fashion chain ?Part of what I like about this company is mere
Gut Instinct about the Property market -- I owned an Estate Agency/Auctioneers
in Ireland.

I,too,like large holdings for little money.

rgds aj

"Cater Barnard FY losses narrow; actively pursuing acquisition opportunities"

If its looking eventually it will get.

Do you think we should buy more ?
rgds aj

I think it could be wise as there is no news at the moment, people may not be aware of its potential and therefore prices may be cheap.

A couple of news bulletins will get peoples appetite wet and hopefully start some sort of run.

Are people absolutely sure that Dean has nothing to do with this Company anymore?

Regards

Stan.

What,does anyone think, are the chances of Bad News bulletins ?
rgds aj

correct stan

These were pushed by city equities recently and I brought 250K

Dean has gone read the RNS's

If I remember correctly the new large share holders are in the property market specifically shopping centres and this could mean that Cater Barnard could pick up some nice contracts. DYOR

I took a chance and upped my holding today to 1,250,000 as I think there is
great potential for upside.Also,I live in Spain i.e.euros and am very happy
with exchange rate.Investing ,for me,is particularly difficult because of
exchange rate now and trying to forecast it.

Any guesses as to what will happen at next weeks A.G.M ?
rgds aj

I request posters post on this tread rather than the second one that has
opened on the SAME company.Why do people cause confusion ????
rgds aj

AJ

I did post as much on the other thread - didn't help lol

ajren

Welcome back, missed your regular postings while you were in the States. Fact you live in Spain, would like to email you with an idea I have - perhaps you could send me your email address - check out my profile for my contact details.
rgds sutre

win@justice.com

rgds aj

Why is the price not moving despite about 35,000,000 Volume approx over the
last few days ???
rgds aj

I find it difficult to understand what exactly is happening to this share e.g.

Upside today = 0.03/5.26 per cent on only 412,190 V.
Anyone have news/opinions?

March 3 -- 4.35 p.m

See -- www.uk-wire.com : insert Epic CRB

Appears - to me - to be EXCELLENT news.What do other Posters think ?
rgds aj

Definately good news. i am going to add more to my collection before the price gains momentum.

Why has the price not jumped up ???
Back later - going for jog
rgds aj

I am quite content that the price has not jumped, a slow deliberate climb is much more meaniningful. As long as it appears on the constant gainers lists it will get more and better visibility in the markets.

Is there any chance of this firm going into adminstration or the shares being suspended etc

Socrates :-

I agree except in so far as I think the rise should be greater than .03 - Today
it is still .50 despite 4 M Volume.

Thesaurus :-
I think there is no chance.Do you think there might be ?

rgds aj

Still only .50p @ 6,000,000 ???

rgds aj

does anyone know when the results will be released for this company ?

At last some movement and its up (by 5%)

ajren should be pleased. Great way to finish the week provided it can hold on for 10 mins.

This share has alot of potential and its slowly increasing without anybody really noticing. The biggest moves will come when a rumour of an acquistion comes about. I can see this happening within 3month period, it is making agressive moves.

One to watch

Agreed - What do you make of the current 25% spread. An ask of 60p would appear off putting to the average punter. Could there be a hidden agenda?

Oakapples142
I think you have your prices a little out. The ask is currently 0.6p, if it really was 60p I'd be off to the Bahamas for the winter.

I can not make my mind up with this one, the change of the top boys and the questions of will it or wont it fold have made me a little nervy, but it is gaining ground and I am tempted. I wonder what the price will do if an aquisition takes place? If it wasn't for the 40% tax I would have to pay I might take a punt, will watch and when the CGT zeros will probably enter. Just my luck it will jump more than 40% by then. Good luck to all who are in.

Thanks Socrates my yacht pitched from the wash of a Cruise ship while I was using my laptop

Oakapples--thanks for a glimpse of your difficult life! It certainly cheers me up on this BB--even though I've lost money on this share up to now. Maybe I'll make it back with patience!!

BIG players are involved in this company and great management now + good property market and huge consumer spending should ensure this company will be
one of the winners in the Property Premier league.Also,diversification within
the property market should greatly limit any future negative news in any one
particular sector e.g.if downturn in consumer spending causes shopping centre
problems will be offset by investmensts in,for example,property management.Also,
the Crewe deal is very shrewd.What do posters think of this opinion,etc ?
rgds aj

Read a very optimistic article about cater bernard. It reckons its one of these shares which will rocket, like many penny shares in the past. I am going to increase my involvement. Has anybody else got any views.

Please tell me how I / posters can see the article.
rgds aj

Possibly by a spivy 'bucket shop'?

Anyone know what is happening ... 4 million Volume ?
rgds aj

April 12 - Friday - A.G.M.
rgds aj

8 million volume but can find no news.
rgds aj

AJ

Not sure that the volume is partciularly relevant judjing from previous day's trades. IMHO and inexperienced eye!

Date Open High Low Close Volume Adj. Close
09-Mar-04 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.52 2,708,360 0.52
08-Mar-04 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.53 2,550,550 0.53
05-Mar-04 0.50 0.52 0.50 0.45 6,365,920 0.45
04-Mar-04 0.47 0.50 0.47 0.45 14,882,300 0.45
03-Mar-04 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.45 5,411,020 0.45
02-Mar-04 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.50 4,817,640 0.50
01-Mar-04 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.45 27,227,000 0.45
27-Feb-04 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.40 2,584,280 0.40
26-Feb-04 0.46 0.47 0.46 0.45 370,707 0.45
25-Feb-04 0.45 0.46 0.45 0.37 3,793,170 0.37
24-Feb-04 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.50 12,847,000 0.50
23-Feb-04 0.45 0.45 0.43 0.45 16,085,400 0.45
20-Feb-04 0.43 0.45 0.43 0.50 23,789,900 0.50
19-Feb-04 0.35 0.43 0.35 0.40 68,549,600 0.40
18-Feb-04 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.34 8,397,920 0.34
17-Feb-04 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.37 285,478,016 0.37
16-Feb-04 0.32 0.35 0.32 0.34 130,452,000 0.34

Rgds

PTH

Any opinions on the A.G.M.that was held today ?
I apologize if I gave the impression I am trying to hype/ramp this share.I never
do.I own 1,250,000 so am obviously keen to read any guesses/opinions/facts.I
often put equal value on guesses from astute investors.
rgds aj

aj I know you are keen on this one right from the start of this thread and see the upside, you have also been open with your holdings. I dont think you are trying to talk this up and have maybe bottom fished this one. The problem is that you have to have faith in the new mamgement, as usual the AGM was upbeat, you would not really expect anything else,but with no real current history it is IMO still a punt. If you can get info on the new board and their achievements which show they can grow a business well that would be different. Without that in the short term there are no financials or charts to support.However if they do get the new contracts and aquisitions then they will take off and you will clean up.....Myself I may take a little bit of the action just to try the water but would prefer to buy on a break. Keep posting the ifo and views and hope you make your fortune.

Aj

Had a look for Navitas Hemway on the www. Only one find, they live on the Crewe Business Park. Apart from that, they don't even seem to have their own web site. That in itself doesn't necessarily mean anything, but not too sure why CRB's Chairman is so upbeat about an association, with what appears to be an unknown company. Happy for someone to educate me.

Rgds

PTH

I have also looked and found it hard to get info, probably my untrusting nature runnig away with me

Thanks for good posts.
I do not have much time so short post.
Perhaps you read I owned a property business in Dublin.This share is basically
an instinctive buy.I merely feel good vibes from the little bit of info I got
about big shareholders and good vibes about Navitas Hemway despite knowing
almost nothing.1,250,000 shares is a very small amount of money to invest so I bought.I will buy more if good info keeps coming from my and other posters
contributions.I will find more info next week and post it here.
rgds aj

The following is the official description of Navitas Hemway courtesy of Companies House. It's a good starting point for any research, here's the link:

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Navitas Hemway Limited, 12-14 Macon Court, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6EA
Registered No. :04375004
Incorporated 15/02/2002
Private Limited Company
Business - Installation electrical wiring etc. and other business activities.
Last Accounts Made Up To : 30/09/2002 (FULL)
Next Accounts Due : 30/07/2004

Previous Names
04/12/2003 Navitas Hemway Maintenance & Environmental Limited
17/01/2003 Hemway Maintenance and Environmental Limited

Anyone any facts/opinions/guesses as to why the Volume is almost 23,000,000?
Price is unchanged.
rgds aj

Hello ajren, A guess!! Stephen Dean(and his several Companies) have not gone away?

Hi jnknill,

I am delighted to see a guess.I think this board has sometimes too many facts
and not enough guesses from shrewd investors.I will try and find out more
about Stephen Dean.
rgds aj

What are we aiming to gain from this company. There is no news its so annoying

I expect a price increase when acquisitions and contracts commence.
rgds aj

there seems to have been quite a few big trades on this share in the last week or so without much altering in the price

I believe there is still a little settling in of the new team to appreciate and that there will be very little dramatic movement here for another month or two.
worth holding in my opinion though.

The buoyant state of your economy is a major factor in why I am interested in
this company.Property related companies will,in general,benefit greatly from
it.
rgds aj

WHY ARE THESE SHARES GOING DOWN AGAIN

IS THIS TIME TO GET THE HELL OUT

I bought 1,250,000 at this price last week.They went up and are merely down
again to this point.Very small volume so I am not worried.
rgds aj

do you have any price targets arjen

I never give price targets.I have consistently criticised rampers and often
wonder what their motives are.I hardly ever have price targets.I see what way
a share is going and am happy to make a reasonable profit.
rgds aj

Ok in that case what price would you sell at if the share continues dropping

I will most probably not sell until the price goes up as I believe a downside
will be brief.
rgds aj

Quote :-
The company has now fully discharged its liability to Global Investments Ltd
in respect of the loan of 171,323 sterling.54,216,139 new shares to be admitted
to dealing on March 23.
.47 p price is excellent.I anticipate good upside when everything settles down
and acquisitions/contracts commence.Any opinions ?
rgds aj

the volume has been consistently good

Yes.What will happen when the new shares are on offer?
When do you anticipate upside and by how much ?
What type of acquisitions are they referring to and how will they effect the
company ?

Perhaps you have some opinions.
rgds aj

+ .03
Anyone any news ?
rgds aj

ajren, have you compared the potential of xec to that of crb?
Have you tucked it away? Any comments at a later date?

Regards! Bonn1e

I do not own any xec as I consider it too risky.However,I always keep a look at
it as it has minimal downside.

Do you think I should buy i.e.it has great upside potential ?
rgds aj

It seems to be getting warm. I was told that it was incolved in a reverse takeover and chaired by a Lord. A large quantity of shares were traded yesterday.
Also, a consolidation of the shares may be on the cards

Do you think I should buy i.e.it has great upside potential ?
That is exactly what I really wish to know.

How did you establish in CRB. Like xec, it seems to have have an extremely high risk factor built in.


Regards! Bonn1e

I think crb has almost no risk factor now that it is virtually a new company
and it deals in the property sector which should be almost immune to e.g.
terrorism.Terrorism is now a major factor in all my sharedealing.

Should you buy xec ? I will wait before I consider buying.Perhaps I am making
a mistake and should buy now.I am sorry if this is a vague reply.

rgds aj
p.s. Thanks for the info on xec

Many thanks AJ!

Regards! Bonn1e

the share is gaining momentum why??

Extra shares mopped up ???
rgds aj

- .02
Profit taking i.e. .47 to .55 in a few days ???
rgds aj

what is with the enormous volume today

Speculation on mopping up by an equal amount of buyers / sellers ???

rgds aj

is this good news

I think it is good news.MAJOR bad news is not possible.
rgds aj

Why do u say major bad news is not possible

Perhaps because the crook has left?

Hi thesaurus,

What major bad news could there be ?
rgds aj

not saying that there will be bad news was just taken back by your certainty that there wouldnt be.

Can I be honest? Who can you trust here???? Dont trust me.This is just my opinion.
Its really a waste of time fannying around with stockdross like this. Been there got The matching 3 piece suit a very BIG one.I traded this Poo 2002:-(
If you have to. Open a S/B account.Come over to Traders thread. Short EMI For instance.Read what the likes of Ruth/Dalios Croc/Foale/Etc say.D.Y.O.R Etc.
"There `s nothing to see here" as Frank Drebbin said:-))))))))
Read/Watch/learn. I did.3 CSE`s So its not hard.
Sorry if it sounds didatic.Last thing id ever want. But I now make "Some" money as opposed to the months of giving it away.Actually on reflection YEARS!
Iain

"NIL downside"= Disney world!
1 share and they do a "JUS"thats a loss.
Iain

Hi Iain. I stopped ALL my aggressive posts on EVERY thread in the hope no one
would post a personal post in relation to me.YOU are the only one that has been
personal.Do you want me to post an aggressive post directed towards you ???
Incidentally,I said - I think - in my opinion post.I ended with - Any opinions?

---------------
Hi thesaurus.I said MAJOR bad news.How can there be major bad news ?
rgds aj

Ajen.No aggression intended at all!
The post is MY opininion.
Feel free to post your opinion as i have mine.
Iain

Hi Iain,

Thank you very much for clarification.I,and I am sure everyone on the board,
is delighted all posts from everyone are pleasant.
Best regards,ajren

52,000,000 Volume.Explanation ????
rgds aj

probably this:

INVESTORS CHRONICLE
Turning penny shares into Pounds:
* Virtue Broadcasting - Cater Barnard - Carbo - Stanelco - Matrix - Vianet - Digital Classics - Healthcare - iTrain - MOS International - Chelford - Croma - CYC - Fundamental-E - Hereward Ventures - Multi - NetB2B2 - Prime People - SiRVIC IT - Top Ten.

Thanks bush.Why is the price not rising ?
rgds aj

Be thankful it's not falling! (NEB)

That's life AJ, this is the market price today, hopefully it will be a lot more in months to come.

Taken from the ADVFN Bulletin Board

Cater Bernard had delusions of becoming a mini investment bank and corporate finance house. Strategy was flawed and founder S Dean has since departed and sold his shares. Late last year new management moved in. The disposal of stake in US stockbroker Griffin followed and CB is now effectively a cash shell with a 23% holding in Dialog, a US-listed info services business.
Backed by David Williams, the company's strategy is to build a property management, maintainence and service business. The first step was an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in private maintainence firm Navitas Hemway. Also an option to buy the remainder at any point up to Oct 2004 for 788,000 - payable only if profit of at least 560,000 is achieved in any 12-month period up to June 2005. Navitas has 2 major contracts to provide maintenance services to shopping complexes, both of which are for 3 years.
Recent placings have secured 900,000 for expansion. Next on list is likely to be a professional services and commercial agency. New investors include Paul Whight, former chairman of Grantchester. The UK facilities management market is massively fragmented and is estimated to be worth 117bn - expected to grow 10% a year. CB has ambitions to create a significant business, through acquisitions.

The above is actually from this weeks IC

If SD has sold his shares I am glad to hear it. The shares in Dialog (DLGG) are virtually worthless, I've been watching them a long while and they only ever seem to go South. I just hope the new direction can make an impact.

Mind you, I have to confess I bought on the strength of the shares being only a fraction of a penny, a highly speculative punt, but it could be a multibagger if CB is successful.

Ref April 21 Statement
I think holders have nothing to worry about.Surely things can only get better.
rgds aj

21,000,000 Volume.What is happening ?
rgds aj

by the look of it most were buys around 9.15 this morning.....no move on price though

Thanks.Why no upside price ?
rgds aj

has to eventually come ...sooner or later

30,000,000 Volume yesterday.Why ?
rgds aj

You guy should really get out of these and enjoy the neifits of CFA Capital

CRB has great potential.We disagree about CFA Capital.Why do you think
it is good ?
rgds aj

Why upside ?

.60 = + 0.06/ + 12.15 per cent
rgds aj

Rumours of some news announcement soon aj.

23,000,000 volume.We should hear news soon.
rgds aj

cant work out why the drop today with so much buying

Profit - taking ?I,and others,bought at .47
rgds aj

Wrong info. most buys today:

16:55 0.59 1000000 purchase 0.45 0.65
16:37 0.6 500000 purchase 0.45 0.65
16:18 0.6 163846 purchase 0.5 0.65
15:02 0.63 11100000 purchase 0.5 0.65
15:02 0.63 500000 purchase 0.5 0.65
12:34 0.58 500000 purchase 0.5 0.65
12:06 0.6 100000 purchase 0.5 0.65
12:03 0.6 1000000 purchase 0.5 0.65
11:39 0.6 500000 purchase 0.5 0.65
11:03 0.55 1000000 sale 0.55 0.65
11:02 0.6 400000 sale 0.55 0.65
10:54 0.61 1000000 purchase 0.55 0.65
10:44 0.6 117330 sale 0.55 0.65
10:39 0.6 300000 sale 0.55 0.65
10:33 0.58 17247 sale 0.55 0.65
10:22 0.6 500000 sale 0.55 0.65
10:00 0.6 246683 sale 0.55 0.65
09:53 0.6 30000 purchase 0.55 0.65
09:20 0.63 11600000 purchase 0.55 0.65
09:20 0.63 11100000 purchase 0.55 0.65
09:19 0.63 500000 purchase 0.55 0.65
08:37 0.6 16000 purchase 0.55 0.65
08:36 0.6 88780 purchase 0.55 0.65
08:13 0.6 150000 purchase 0.55 0.65
08:01 0.65 88780 purchase 0.55 0.65
No news till:
Forecast Key Dates
Next interim announcement 19 - Jun - 2004
Next year end (to be reported) 30 - Sep - 2004
Next prelim announcement 05 - Feb - 2005
Next annual report due 05 - Feb - 2005
Next AGM 12 - Mar - 2005

May 6 - see full announcement

Commtel Holdings = 130,000,000/9.9 per cent

Option to purchase Telco solutions

Etc

rgds aj

2 big sells this morning 55 million shares sold at 0.45....anyone any ideas.

Sold at .45 ?

any ideas on why.....possible ex director selling

I have no ideas.I am surprised the price has not gone up.Are you ?
rgds aj

i have been expecting the price to go up over the last few days....believe this co has potential...just taking time to get going

I agree.
rgds aj

aj I know you like this company and have been in for a while but how long will it take before it goes... are you not better off taking your profits and investing it it a share that is on the move then return to this when it does take off. Yes you may miss out on 10% of the move but as you watch this a lot you should catch the major part of the rise. I know we all have different methods, and plese do not take this as a knock, but seems a waste to leave money sitting there for such along time, it could take months for this to move. I have this one on my watch list and will enter if and when the move takes place. I hope it does go for you but there seems little change in the business from a few months ago. lol and I hope it does go balistic and I eat my words.

ajren, Hello, I have put forward my reservations on this stock previously and once more ask you to consider, whilst emphasising it is only MHO, the following. The latest appointment to the Board is one David Williams, involved in many prior holdings with Stephen Dean, they presented as "running mates" and I would just remind you that in many Investors experience it has transpired that only one person appears to profit! I leave you to deduce.i.e. has SD gone away?? Of course DYOR. Rgds & Good Luck.

I trade daily but this is a long-term hold - 1/2 years.
rgds aj

Why no buys/sells ?
rgds aj

Anyone know whats going on here ? 21mil buys no sells and no price change !!

- 2 on Friday.Good/Bad news imminent.
rgds aj

Arjen
Do you still stack this against CFP??????????
Stevie

Yes
rgds aj

what was with the high volume today

Speculation on good/bad news
rgds aj

Any idea why such a large drop to-day - without an apparent `ball being bowled`
Do you think there will be a large sell recorded `after close of play`

anyone know why ajren has hyped this since March 1 ?????????????????????????

Well I don't know for sure, but I guess he wants the price to push upwards!

I`m sure price will push up but not this side of christmas. my expectation of
CRB is great success but long term.

Hi Snakey - I seem to be following you around to-day - anyone know what has woken this one up - until to-day it was my worsed stock some 50% down - Are you still out there argen ?

Yes,as Abbie2u-see my post on ftse.
I can not understand why such a low price.I made a terrible mistake by buying
at 47.I had expected the price to be 67 now.It is my worst performing share for
4 years.I did not intend to hype it.

abbie,
have u posted on wrong board or just terribly optimistic ???

snakey,
It went up to 63 after I bought at 47.

abbie,
r u sure you`re on Cater Barnard or have I missed the days when it was at that sort of price, but I`ve been holding for a couple of years at least and I think 3p was highest I saw!! may be wrong but !!!

Ok so why have two buys (?) at .39p totalling 15 mil been recorded as "Unknown" and to top that we see a fall in SP of 8%.

Cater Barnard PLC
28 September 2004





For immediate release 28 September 2004

Cater Barnard PLC
('Cater Barnard' or the 'Company')

Board Changes

Agreement to extend the option to acquire TelCo Solutions Limited ('TelCo')
and Navitas Hemway Limited ('Navitas')

The Board of Cater Barnard is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander
Moss as non-executive director with immediate effect.

Alexander Ronald Moss, 46, during the past five years has been or continues to
be a director or partner of the following companies or entities:

Present Past

AME Capital Limited Altium Capital Limited
AME Holdings Limited.

There is no further information in respect of Mr Moss to be disclosed in
accordance with the AIM Rules.

The Board of Cater Barnard also announces that Aidan Mills-Thomas has resigned
as a director of the Company on 22 September 2004 with effect from today.

On 6 May 2004 Cater Barnard announced that it had been granted an option to
acquire up to 100 per cent. of the issued share capital of TelCo (the 'Option').
The Option was exercisable at any time up to 30 June 2004 to enable the Company
to carry out due diligence on TelCo. TelCo provides specialist project
management services to the commercial property sector. The company is based in
London and the largest shareholder is David Williams, the Executive Chairman of
the Company. The exercise of the Option would be a related party transaction and
would be subject to shareholder approval.

On 1 July 2004 the Company announced that TelCo and the Company had agreed to
extend the Option period such that the Option may be exercised at any time
within the next three months up to 30 September 2004. TelCo and Cater Barnard
have agreed to extend the Option period further such that the Option may be
exercised at any time within the next three months up to 31 December 2004.

On 7 October 2003 the Company was granted an option to acquire 100 per cent. of
the issued share capital of Navitas Hemway Limited ('Navitas'). On 28 November
2003 the Company exercised that option over 40 per cent. of the issued share
capital of Navitas. The option over the remaining 60 per cent. of the share
capital of Navitas was due to expire on 7 October 2004. The Company has
therefore agreed with the shareholders of Navitas to extend the expiry date of
the option to 31 December 2004.

David Williams, the Chairman, commented, 'I am pleased to welcome Alex Moss to
the Board and confirm the Company continues to pursue a number of exciting
opportunities for the group in the property services sector and looks forward to
providing the Company's shareholders with an update on developments in due
course.'

ENDS

Enquiries:
David J Williams
Chairman
Cater Barnard plc
Tel: 020 7422 6585



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

Dare I hope that these are coming back from the dead!! Bought at 10p years ago so keeping fingers crossed.

Cater Barnard PLC
15 November 2004





For immediate release 15 November 2004

Cater Barnard PLC
('Cater Barnard' or the 'Company')

New contracts secured by Navitas Hemway Limited ('Navitas Hemway')

The Board of Cater Barnard is pleased to announce that Navitas Hemway, in which
the Company has an interest of 40 per cent., has secured two new significant
contracts.

Navitas Hemway provides facilities maintenance services to business customers.
In November 2003 the Board of Cater Barnard agreed to acquire a 40 per cent.
shareholding in Navitas Hemway. The management team of Navitas Hemway has
extensive experience in providing facilities management and maintenance services
across a range of business sectors, including shopping centres, retail chains
and commercial property. Navitas Hemway, which was formed in 2002, initially
held two major contracts to provide maintenance services to shopping complexes.
Both contracts are for three year terms.

The new contracts secured by Navitas Hemway are both for shopping centres.
Initially the contracts are for one year terms although Navitas Hemway expects
to agree standard extensions to three years.

David Williams, Executive Chairman, said:

'I am delighted by our winning these two new contracts, the award of which
reflects the commitment and skill of our team at Navitas Hemway.'


ENDS

Enquiries:
David Williams
Chairman
Cater Barnard plc
Tel: 020 7422 6585






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Results must be soon--have taken a gamble and topped up!! One large buy last week maybe director buying??

Just received notification of a proposal to change the company's name.

The company is proposing to change its name to Mercury Group plc subject to shareholder approval at an EGM to be held on 29th Dec 2004.

WT

ajren, can you change the epic to MGP please?

WT

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