Sharesmagazine
 Home   Log In   Register   Our Services   My Account   Contact   Help 
 Stockwatch   Level 2   Portfolio   Charts   Share Price   Awards   Market Scan   Videos   Broker Notes   Director Deals   Traders' Room 
 Funds   Trades   Terminal   Alerts   Heatmaps   News   Indices   Forward Diary   Forex Prices   Shares Magazine   Investors' Room 
 CFDs   Shares   SIPPs   ISAs   Forex   ETFs   Comparison Tables   Spread Betting 
You are NOT currently logged in
 
Register now or login to post to this thread.

CFA CAPITAL - EXCITING YEAR AHEAD (DGT)     

SueHelen - 31 Mar 2004 10:42

Final Results Due In March 2005.

http://www.cityfin.co.uk
Trades over 450,000 shares are delayed in reporting by 1 Hour.

One of City Financial Associates (CFP's) main operating goals is to bring fledgling companies to the market. With the depressed stock market over the last few years many potential clients have deffered entry to the LSE. Markets have now turned and the reality of a sucession of new floatations is growing. CFP are well positioned to enjoy the rewards that will be benefited to them in this growing market place.

Why the EXCITEMENT - will here are the reasons why I think we're on a winner.

1) My motto is when it's comes to investing there are three things. Management, management and management. With any good investment - the management should be the driving force in a company. Can they cut the mustard, are they dynamic, do they have good contacts? I think so if you read the following profile.

Stephen Barclay, Executive Chairman

Stephen Barclay, aged 61, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1964 with Robson Rhodes before obtaining an MBA degree from Wharton Business School in 1967. In 1989, after a career during which he reorganised various companies, he established City Financial Associates Plc (formerly Clifton Financial Associates Plc) to provide corporate finance advice to small to medium sized private and public companies. In August 1998, City Financial Associates Plc was purchased by Talisman House Plc (now Seymour Pierce Group Plc) where he became group executive chairman. In December 1998, Talisman House Plc purchased an institutional stockbroker, Seymour Pierce Limited, where he became executive chairman. He resigned as a director of Seymour Pierce Group Plc and various other group companies at the end of March 2001 to found CFA Capital Group Plc. He is a director of a number of public companies including MICE Group Plc and Talisman First Venture Capital Trust Plc and is a governor of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

John Shaw, Executive Director

John Shaw, aged 54, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1975 with Touche Ross & Co in London. Subsequently he spent two years seconded to the Quotations Department of the London Stock Exchange returning to Touche Ross & Co to join the Corporate Finance Group until 1982. After a period as a sole practitioner, he joined Chase Investment Bank Limited in 1985, was appointed a director and founded the Equity Investment Group, formed to invest in unquoted companies. In 1990 he joined Henry Ansbacher & Co Limited as an Assistant Director of Corporate Finance. He started working with City Financial Associates Plc in early 1995 and was appointed a director in December 1996. He was appointed a director of Seymour Pierce Limited in December 1998 where he was initially Head of Corporate Finance and latterly Head of Private Equity. He resigned from Seymour Pierce Limited and various other group companies at the end of March 2001 to found CFA Capital Group Plc.

2) They have turned a 2 million loss into nearly a profit if you ignore costs for discontinuing operations - that some turn around.

3) With only small market capital of 3.83M it's feasible to suggest they could make a good profit this year as they have already got off to a good start signing more clients.

A profit of half million would give a pe ratio of 7.66

1 million a pe ratio of 3.83

1.5 million a pe ratio of 2.55

2 million a pe ratio of 1.91.

So it would only take a small profit to make this company super undervalued. Consider the possibility they could achieve a 2 million profit this year, which is the least, I expect, we could be looking at a share price of 7p. YES THAT'S 7P (An average p/e for the sector is 16.) Even with a profit of only 1 million that's still an upside of 3.5p.

3) Consider the fact that some of their clients pay their fee by way of giving large share holdings to CFP. All it would take is two or three creamy companies to give them valuable portfolio holding which they could cash in at a substantial return.

4) The IPO is sector has already increased three fold this year. More and more companies are coming into AIM and from abroad then ever before. Rules have changed where foreign companies can use a fast track scheme to get on board more quickly then ever before. I'm sure CFA Associates are well positioned to benefit with this increase in volume.

5) We could see a re-rating this year in this sector, which would be the cherry on the top.

I rest my case, to me this is a no brainer unless you want to wait for the next results for proof they have achieved profitability. If that's your cautious approach, fine but by then, you can then expect a much higher share price then now.

Major Shareholdings:
Stephen John Barclay 64,600,000 11.66%
Pershing Keen Noms Ltd 49,610,000 8.95%
John Richard Shaw 29,400,000 5.31%

RNS Number:9414C
CFA Capital Group PLC
15 September 2004

CFA Capital Group plc
Interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2004
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Highlights

* Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM companies - broker to 15 AIM companies

* Currently handling a number of AIM flotations and other major transactions

* Strong second-half order book - solid outlook for year

* Turnover for the period up 95% to #510,000 (6 months to 30 June 2003:
#262,000 from continuing operations)

* Losses before taxation of #58,000, (loss 6 months to 30 June 2003:
#208,000 from continuing operations)

* Currently recruiting to further strengthen team

Introduction
I am pleased to announce that CFA is now retained as Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM
companies and broker to 16 AIM companies. The company is currently working on a
number of AIM flotations and other major transactions, and as such has built a
strong order book for the second half of 2004. The fees generated by this
activity, taken together with our underlying retainer income and largely-fixed
overhead base, leaves us well-positioned for a satisfactory outcome to the year
as a whole.

Sharply reduced losses for the first half were achieved even though we had to
incur costs on two flotations that were not completed until July 2004 which
generated revenues of #225,000. These revenues were not recognised in the
results to 30 June 2004.

Turnover for the period nonetheless increased 95% to #510,000 (6 months to 30
June 2003: #262,000 from continuing operations), with losses before taxation of
#58,000 showing a marked improvement from #208,000 (6 months to June 2003 -
continuing operations).

Following the sale of CFA Securities Limited in 2003, CFA is now firmly focused
on servicing the needs of clients who are essentially AIM listed companies run
by entrepreneurs. We now have a team of eight, comprising executives and support
staff, providing corporate finance and broking advice. We are in the process of
recruiting further executives to join the team. This recruitment will ensure
client service levels are maintained as we meet the increasing demand for our
services.

In accordance with my statement on the results for the year to 31 December 2003,
CFA started the beginning of 2004 with a good pipeline of work and with a degree
of optimism that market conditions would enable these deals to be completed and
this was the case in the first quarter to 31 March 2004. However, in the second
quarter, in a number of cases transactions that we anticipated completing in the
first half have either been completed since the end of June or have been
deferred. This adversely affected our earlier expectations of financial
performance in the first half of the year.

Financial review
Despite these factors CFA achieved a creditable result in the first half.
Turnover was #510,000 (6 months ended 30 June 2003: #262,000 from continuing
operations), overheads (including plc running costs) were #609,000 (2003:
#458,000 on continuing operations) and the loss before taxation for the period
was #58,000 (6 months ended 2003: loss #208,000).

These results need to be seen in the context of our having completed the
flotation of Smallbone plc (admitted to AIM on 26 July) and Ragusa Capital plc
(admitted to AIM on 15 July). No income is taken into account in the period in
respect of these transactions, although a significant amount of the costs
relating to these flotations were incurred in the period.

CFA is now retained as Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM companies and retained Broker
to AIM 15 companies. Annualised recurring income currently totals over #340,000
representing approximately 30 per cent of total budgeted group costs, and we
anticipate that our level of retainers and this source of revenue will show a
significant increase by the year end. Our increasing base of retained clients
not only provides a source of recurring revenue but is also a prime source of
transactions.

On 27 May 2004 we announced a placing of 65 million new ordinary shares at a
price of 0.7p per share, to raise #441,340 net of expenses. As at 31 December
2003 the net assets of CFA Capital Group plc were #534,000. The impact of the
placing and the small loss in the period, has been to increase the Group's net
worth as at 30 June 2004 to #914,000, creating a sound financial base.

Current trading
We currently have a strong order book both in respect of a number of AIM
flotations and other transactions partially arising through our existing client
base. On the basis that we complete a good number of these transactions, we
anticipate a satisfactory outcome for the year as a whole.

Summary
On 31 July 2004, John Shaw stood down as a Director of CFA Capital Group plc and
all Group companies. John has worked with me for over 10 years and was a founder
shareholder of the Company in 2001. The Board thanks John for his significant
contribution and wishes him well for the future.

The Board also extends its thanks to the entire team for their efforts so far
this year.

draw?scheme=Colourful&startDate=31%2F03%big.chart?symb=uk%3Acfp&ma=0&maval=9&uf=big.chart?symb=uk%3Acfp&ma=0&maval=9&uf=big.chart?symb=uk%3Acfp&ma=1&maval=10&ufbig.chart?symb=uk%3Acfp&ma=1&maval=50&ufbig.chart?symb=uk%3Acfp&ma=1&maval=200&u

ptholden - 01 Oct 2004 11:40 - 1127 of 1892

Wonder why CFA don't post theses RNSs? Fair point to Baughfell, think I might send CFA an email, (if I can find the address).

PTH

RNS Number:5692D
Tellings Golden Miller Group PLC
01 October 2004

1 October 2004
Tellings Golden Miller Group plc
Acquisition


The Board of Tellings Golden Miller Group plc ("TGM" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Classic Coaches (Continental)
Limited ("Classic"), a Newcastle based bus and coach operator. The
consideration for the acquisition is #2.3 million of which #1.056 million will
be satisfied by the issue of 728,276 new ordinary shares in TGM (the
"Consideration Shares") at 145 pence per new ordinary share. The balance of the
consideration is to be satisfied on completion in cash. Ian Shipley, the
managing director of Classic and the principal vendor will remain as the
managing director of Classic following the acquisition. As Julian Peddle, a
director and substantial shareholder in TGM, is also a shareholder in Classic,
the acquisition is conditional upon the approval of TGM shareholders and is also
conditional upon admission of the Consideration Shares to trading on AIM.

Classic currently operates a total of 95 vehicles from a 6 acre site with a
depot which it owns at Annfield Plain, County Durham and from a further depot
which it owns at Washington in Tyne and Wear. It currently employs
approximately 230 staff. The majority of Classic's business is engaged in
providing luxury coach travel for educational tours to Europe on behalf of major
educational travel companies. A proportion of the operation provides a
traditional private hire business which has clients such as Newcastle United FC,
Newcastle Falcons RFC and Sunderland AFC. Classic also operates a bus business
which comprises 45 vehicles operating under gross cost contracts with Nexus
(formerly known as Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive).

In the year ended 31 December 2003, Classic's turnover was #7,183,935, operating
profit was #481,175 and pre tax profit was #338,295. Net assets as at 31 August
2004 were #2.331 million.

As most of Classic's coach contracts are national, with pick-ups throughout
Great Britain, there is an opportunity to increase the amount of business
retained within the TGM group. In addition, the Board believe that there are a
number of cost saving opportunities within the business for the TGM group going
forward.

Julian Peddle owns 37 per cent. of Classic and will receive as consideration
#851,000 comprising #651,000 in cash and 137,931 new ordinary shares in TGM.
The proportion of cash being received by Julian Peddle is higher than the other
Classic shareholders as he is already a substantial shareholder in TGM.
Following the acquisition, Julian Peddle will own 4,565,839 ordinary shares in
TGM, representing 19.9 per cent. of TGM's issued ordinary share capital.

The recipients of the Consideration Shares have agreed not to dispose of any
Consideration Shares until the second anniversary of their admission to trading
on AIM, save in certain limited circumstances (which in the case of Ian Shipley
permit him to sell 68,965 Consideration Shares during the first 12 months
following the acquisition and 103,448 Consideration Shares during the period
between 12 and 24 months following the acquisition).

As Julian Peddle is a TGM Director the AIM rules deem the acquisition of Classic
to be a Related Party Transaction. In addition, the transaction is subject to
shareholder approval and a circular will be posted to shareholders shortly. The
directors of TGM (save for Julian Peddle who is connected with the transaction),
having consulted with their nominated adviser, City Financial Associates
Limited, consider the terms of the acquisition of Julian Peddle's shares in
Classic to be fair and reasonable insofar as the shareholders of TGM are
concerned.

Stephen Telling, Chairman and Chief Executive of TGM said:

"I am delighted to have agreed the acquisition of Classic, a high quality bus
and coach operator with a high proportion of contracted revenue, a strong net
asset position and an excellent track record. It gives us an important strategic
base in the North of England from which to develop and expand our national
operations, and offers a number of cost saving opportunities."



Enquiries:

Tellings Golden Miller Group plc
Stephen Telling, Chairman and Chief Executive
Tel: 020 8755 7050

City Financial Associates Limited
Tony Rawlinson
Tel: 020 7090 7800

College Hill
Gareth David
Tel: 020 7457 2002

bosley - 01 Oct 2004 12:21 - 1128 of 1892

ah mr. holden . twas always the case with cfp . every float , share offer , placing etc , never gets an rns . we do all that for them .

ptholden - 01 Oct 2004 12:39 - 1129 of 1892

Hello, nice big 1 mill buy gone through. Let's hope this is the start of an upward trend again, I tend to get a little nervous, when SPs fall for no real reason!

thesaurus - 01 Oct 2004 20:46 - 1130 of 1892

i expect this one to rebound now that we are over the intial downtrend after results. With the new deal set to be announced in greater depth next week we can at least expect this to go back to the 0.75-0.80 again. Which means a tidy profit for those who have been picking this one up cheaply over the last few days

thesaurus - 01 Oct 2004 20:47 - 1131 of 1892

already more buys than sells today. next week should be fun

thesaurus - 01 Oct 2004 20:47 - 1132 of 1892

already more buys than sells today. next week should be fun

ptholden - 01 Oct 2004 22:23 - 1133 of 1892

thesaurus

I have been looking at the Buys/Sells over the last few days and comparing to the Bid/Offer and I think quite a few of the sells have been buys, so although it has appeared to be a sell fest, I don't believe that has been the case. Problem is, some just look at the trades and think everyone is selling out. Hopefully next week will see normal service resumed. We are testing Strong support at 0.6p, fail here and it could be down to 0.4 in a flash. Having said that, I agree that the SP will bounce next week.

PTH

overgrowth - 03 Oct 2004 16:17 - 1134 of 1892

CFP's sp has suffered this past week like most small caps., however the FTSE is looking quite healthy.

I have a feeling we will see some rapid mark ups for small caps. all round next week, and any with good news to tell should do very nicely.

The price is a bargain as it stands at the moment. The current level appears to be a false one caused by the MMs taking the opportunity to mark down gradually on sentiment, and triggering stop-losses enabling them to get some nice cheap shares - which they will be more than happy to sell back to us later in the year at 1p+.

taylormade - 04 Oct 2004 16:11 - 1135 of 1892

yes good one

taylormade - 04 Oct 2004 16:45 - 1136 of 1892

Well no price down,perhaps its now even to low for the MMs,lol.
I think well see an sp rise before the end of the week any views.

bosley - 05 Oct 2004 09:48 - 1137 of 1892

blimey ! now would be a very good time for the cfp share price to follow cyc!!!!!!!!

taylormade - 05 Oct 2004 15:03 - 1138 of 1892

Yes, that would be very nice,it only takes a few blasts of good news to make these babies fly. cfp will have its share too.

taylormade - 05 Oct 2004 15:31 - 1139 of 1892

1 mil buy just gone in as SELL, hmmm.

overgrowth - 05 Oct 2004 22:44 - 1140 of 1892

Well - if we're on track to rise like CYC it looks like at least 2p by Christmas !

slmchow - 05 Oct 2004 23:04 - 1141 of 1892

just picked this up on the advfn bb

"pricemilne5 - 5 Oct'04 - 21:27 - 131 of 134

Well the good news is that that elusive news we've all been waiting for could soon be here!
In the latest edition of Growth Company Investor, a small article about CFA Cpital, reads "CFA is hoping to float three companies on AIM over the next month or two" Firstly another bus operator, based in Derby?? to follow the success of "tellings golden miller" and two other cash shells, with good management teams. In addition to these the article further highlights the propect o a telephone management concern, whose mandate has been picked up from another adviser.
What is even more interesting is the magazine then includes an article regarding companies whose earnings easily cover their dividend payments, and how they might offer strong future growth opportunities. Included in this list is TELLINGS GOLDEN MILLER, who have recently declared maiden dividends.
How will this benfit CFP, will they get a share of that dividend, or do they hold shares? IMHO all the above adds to my view that CFP will be a great share in 1-2 years time. Glad i topped up with another 100k yesterday!"

bosley - 06 Oct 2004 13:18 - 1142 of 1892

blimey!!! nice rise!!heres hoping we go the way of cyc

deadfred - 06 Oct 2004 13:32 - 1143 of 1892

cam down bosley old chap
cam down

bosley - 06 Oct 2004 13:44 - 1144 of 1892

i am calm dead, old friend. im cool as siberia in the dead of winter on a cold siberian night when its howling with an icy blasting wind outside and spit freezes as it leaves your mouth .honest!

deadfred - 06 Oct 2004 14:45 - 1145 of 1892

thats pritty cool then bos old man
but im dead
how cool is that
with internet connection from the grave
lol

get in get going cfp cfp cfppppp

thesaurus - 06 Oct 2004 15:31 - 1146 of 1892

no offence bosley and deadfred but how can we expect people to take this stock seriously with you to continually acting as jokers on here. Why dont you take your personal jokes to your personal email accounts or something. No offence.
Register now or login to post to this thread.