http://www.rcg.tv

Some background info on some of the things going on in the UAE :

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/04/04/10030477.html

I'm in this one too. Good growth stock.

PP, Good find from Gulfnews - interesting references to 'GPS' and 'technology to power their notebooks' ?? Clearly RCG are aggressively expanding their portfolio of services/products, which if cost effective bodes well for the future growth of this company. :-)

Can't make sense of the selling today. A Value share with good fundamentals:

Fundamental Information
Shares in issue(m) 135.26 Div per share(DPS)(p) 6.70
Market Cap(m) 933.33 Div Yield(%) 1.33
PE Ratio 8.58 Div Cover 6.43
Operating Margin(%) 30.59
Profit Margin(%) 30.59 EPS (p) 59.00
Turnover per share(p) 1.93
PEG Factor 0.06 ROCE 133.97
Fiscal Year End Date 31/12/05 Last Update 19/06/06

All I can think of is the China Factor?????

Shake down on SpreadBet closing day, thats all.

Expect it to rise back tomorrow as people can now buy March 07 SB's now that June 06 closed today.

Well PP, today's trading statement backs up my opinion of RCG as a real VALUE share, very good news:

Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Wednesday 21st June 2006

RC GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

(`the Group')

Trading Statement

RC Group (Holdings) Limited, the leading international security systems
provider that specialises in the development, manufacture and distribution of
biometric identification and RFID technologies, is pleased to announce that the
Group has successfully built on its achievements from last year and
outperformed its targets this financial year.

As a consequence, the Group expects to report interim results significantly
ahead of market expectations.

Dr. Raymond Chu, CEO, commented:

"As reported in our AGM statement we are very pleased with the Group's
performance to date and are very happy to once again beat market forecasts."

-Ends-

For further information:

Dr. Raymond Chu/ Anita Chau

RC Group (Holdings) Limited 00 852 3669 6999

Hong Kong

Romil Patel/ Rhod Cruwys

Corporate Synergy 00 44 20 7448 4400

Andrew Tan

Hansard Communications 00 44 20 7245 1100

RC Group (Holdings) Limited is a leading international developer, manufacturer
and solutions provider in the biometrics and RFID technology industries, which
was listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in
July 2004. The Group has an aggressive growth strategy with a clear focus on
developing new applications and revenue streams for global roll-out,
particularly in the security applications industry.

That is a lovely update SM !! :)

More Good News :)

Friday 23rd June 2006 RC Group (Holdings) Limited

RCG successfully enters Europe Market through distributorship and partnership with NSP Europe

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=20060623070000P9A8E

This Company gets better & better, as long as the expansion doesn't stretch them too much too quickly.

Latest armshare update extract below, full article on the site, link below :

http://www.armshare.com/index.php

".....................................A June update reported that the interim results to June 2006 are expected to be significantly ahead of market expectations.

Research Standing

Hard to find chinks in the armour.

The company broker's note dated dated 21st June projects EPS of 6.4p for 2006 and 7.4p for 2007 representing P/Es of 7.7 and 6.7 respectively based on the share price of 49.5p at 21st June..............."

belated link to a favourable write up in Citywire:

http://www.citywire.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?VersionID=83586&re=219&ea=91399

RC Group (Holdings) Limited
18 August 2006

RC GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
('RCG' or 'the Group')



RCG ENTERS MAINLAND CHINA THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA'S LARGEST IT
DISTRIBUTOR


RCG, a leading international provider of biometric identification products,
security and RFID systems, today announces its entry into the People's Republic
of China ('PRC') market. RCG and Digital China Holdings Limited, listed on the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange ('Digital China' and HKEx stock code 0816), the largest
IT products distributor in the PRC, have signed an exclusive distribution
agreement under which Digital China will become the sole reseller of RCG's
biometric products across mainland China.


Digital China's business spans the entire country with a comprehensive network
of 6,000 resellers and stores. Headquartered in Beijing, Digital China began
operations in 1980 and today has annual revenues of over RMB20billion
(GBP1.4billion). Under the terms of this agreement, Digital China will resell
RCG's high-end biometric products throughout the PRC.


Digital China is also a key distributor of RFID products and is experiencing
increased demand for RFID solutions. RCG, acting as Digital China's recognised
technology partner, will become its appointed RFID solutions provider throughout
the PRC.


The Directors expect that revenues from the PRC will have a substantial positive
impact on Group sales from 2007. RCG is setting up a flagship store in Beijing
and will recruit local staff for its new hub office in Beijing. To support the
development of the PRC market, RCG anticipates investing approximately GBP1m on
staff, sales and marketing during 2006 and 2007.


Dr Raymond Chu, RCG CEO, said:


'This is a very important strategic development for RCG and a highly
complementary deal for both parties. The agreement gives us immediate scale and
reach across the entire PRC market and a prestigious technology partnership with
one of the country's most respected companies.'


'With its technical expertise and high quality client base, Digital China is the
ideal reseller for our market-leading fingerprint and facial recognition
systems. I believe that RCG's skills and experience in RFID will significantly
strengthen Digital China's offering in this area. We are delighted to be
entering into this agreement with Digital China and look forward to a mutually
beneficial long-term partnership.


'The opportunity in the PRC is clear, with the economy growing approximately 10%
per annum, and with sales in biometrics alone forecast to grow to more than
US$1bn per year by 2010. However, for a specialist company such as RCG, finding
the right channel to market is essential for breaking into the PRC, and it is
for this reason, that we are particularly delighted with this agreement.'



Mao Xiangqian, Senior Vice President, General Manager of General IT Unit,
Digital China commented:

'We are delighted to partner with RCG who are pioneers in the biometrics, RFID
and security solutions sector. This is an ideal cooperation as we have a strong
distribution network and RCG has excellent products and advanced technology
know-how. Digital China will work closely with RCG to penetrate the biometric
and RFID industry in the PRC, providing the most advanced IT and security
solution to enterprise, home and individual users'.



-ENDS-

Growth strategy appears on track, the potential of this deal would seem very significant. I wonder if they will get any contracts related to the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing? Long Term Holder & this share pays a Divi too! :-)

a good point about the olympics i hope there some deals for rcg, i think this share will be worth 5 in 5 years easily.

RCG's Deal with Digital China is mentioned in the Times Business Section (Sat 19 Aug 06). :-)

This share is really starting to move up now, perhaps people are recognising the real value and growth potential of this company and the recent Digital China deal.:-)

i totally agree mate and purchased some 2000 more shares, rcg will be massive in 5 years time. new web site design also!!!!
The Drax power station protest is the reason for the share price move on 31/8/6. also secure design is another biometric to look at.

Nice to see it moving up again :)

On the move up as we approach interim results next week (26 Sep 06). :-)

lots of sells in the afternoon though, i have taken a guess from past performance as to the results, 8 million profit on sales of 24 million for the first 6 months that would be quite something.