utilitiesplus
- 29 Jul 2003 15:39
Telecomplus was voted 3rd fastest growing company in UK and 11th best share performer for 2002,,not bad for a Network Marketing company..Share price now at 220.50 and next resistance level at 230.00 In september we will have our yearly Express Day where new services will be launched as well as recognition for those exec's whom have contributed in thier efforts to make this company as successful as it is today.
Keep your eye on this thread as i will update as soon as new news is available..
Mark
For anyone whom wonders what T+ do go to this site for more info..
www.telecomplus.org.uk/choc
goldfinger
- 24 Feb 2004 23:27
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Vanco might be an ideal time to climb aboard, glad you have reminded me as I was suprised at the close when I saw it had lost I think 30plus p.
Alkane sorry no view on that one just know that oil is set to stay well up with production cuts from Opec.
cheers GF.
Tplus Guy
- 03 Mar 2004 10:06
- 183 of 242
why the big drop? does gf know anything or is this just a bid to drop the price before results are announced?
mark
rampage
- 03 Mar 2004 10:22
- 184 of 242
When are the results due? I know the year end is 31 March but the results are not normally published until some time after
I wish I had sold at the same time as the Chairman never mind hindsight is a wonderful thing !
Tplus Guy
- 03 Mar 2004 17:17
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Apparantly the MM's are trying to drum up a few shares before results are out..I can tell you we are ahead of expectations and have done very well in terms of customer growth and executive applications in the last 6 months or so,in fact weve done well all year.By the way our mobile deal has just got better and weve reduced our landline talk plans so more good news..We now offer 4 p/m line rental,this should surely bring in some good results..
Mark
http://www.utilitiesplus.info
goldfinger
- 04 Mar 2004 12:45
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Hoping so TG.
cheers Gf.
princess
- 10 Mar 2004 15:03
- 187 of 242
OK, all you TEP moguls, can any of you explain the big drop in these???
I'm right back to where I started with these, after holding for 3 months+
Thanks
Tplus Guy
- 10 Mar 2004 22:19
- 188 of 242
Keep hold my luv..Results due out soon and as usual are going to be great..Should see 4 again very soon!!!
Mark
goldfinger
- 11 Mar 2004 02:28
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Yup no big problems its just the market thats gone bad and we need some newsflow from this one, as its been a bit short of it in the last few months.
cheers GF.
Tplus Guy
- 12 Mar 2004 23:23
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Some evry big trades today with Telecomplus..I wonder is the price gonna jump already??
Mark
goldfinger
- 12 Mar 2004 23:44
- 191 of 242
Not sure TG, but I arent panicking may even add when I look at the state of play with my finances.
cheers Gf.
Tplus Guy
- 15 Mar 2004 11:08
- 192 of 242
Check this out folks,interesting!!
Sales army pays at Telecom plus
Midas, Mail on Sunday
14 March 2004
GETTING sales to grow without incurring high costs is a problem for small companies, but utilities reseller Telecom plus appears to have hit on an interesting solution.
Instead of relying on expensive marketing and direct sales forces, the company uses a network of independent distributors to sign up customers for its cut-price phone, gas, electricity and internet services.
These independent distributors, which currently number 12,000, mostly part-time, then take a cut of the amount spent by the customers they have signed up.
It has proved an effective way to build up more than 160,000 customers for Telecom plus, where chief executive Charles Wigoder controls 25% of the shares.
Wigoder previously founded the People's Phone retail chain and sold it to Vodafone.
Using independent distributors in this manner is also a cheap way to acquire clients, with the company's administrative costs running at less than ten% of revenues.
The growth in customers has translated into rapid rises in profits. For the financial year that closes at the end of this month, analysts expect profits of about 10.7 million, up from 6 million last time.
The shares closed last week at 337 1/2p, valuing the group at 206 million. A forecast dividend* of 9.5p leaves them yielding a prospective
Trading under the Utility Warehouse brand, about half the company's turnover comes from fixed telephony, with a third from mobile. But energy is growing quickly and customer discounts increase when they sign up for more services.
Midas verdict: Growth companies do not come cheap and Telecom plus shares trade at a heady 29 times forecast earnings per share*. However, the multiple does fall sharply on expectations for future years. Telecom plus has an interesting business model that should be capable of creating a much bigger business in the next few years. The share price has doubled over the past year, but has drifted lower from a high of 407 1/2p in January, so now looks a good time to buy.
Tplus Guy
- 15 Mar 2004 15:58
- 193 of 242
Share up today 13.5 as i write..Obviously off yesterdays article.
goldfinger
- 15 Mar 2004 23:31
- 194 of 242
Nice to see this one bottoming out TG. Seems to do well on days for defensive shares.
cheers GF.
goldfinger
- 16 Mar 2004 01:54
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Sales army pays at Telecom plus
Midas, Mail on Sunday
15 March 2004
GETTING sales to grow without incurring high costs is a problem for small companies, but utilities reseller Telecom plus appears to have hit on an interesting solution.
Instead of relying on expensive marketing and direct sales forces, the company uses a network of independent distributors to sign up customers for its cut-price phone, gas, electricity and internet services.
These independent distributors, which currently number 12,000, mostly part-time, then take a cut of the amount spent by the customers they have signed up.
It has proved an effective way to build up more than 160,000 customers for Telecom plus, where chief executive Charles Wigoder controls 25% of the shares.
Wigoder previously founded the People's Phone retail chain and sold it to Vodafone.
Using independent distributors in this manner is also a cheap way to acquire clients, with the company's administrative costs running at less than ten% of revenues.
The growth in customers has translated into rapid rises in profits. For the financial year that closes at the end of this month, analysts expect profits of about 10.7 million, up from 6 million last time.
The shares closed last week at 337 1/2p, valuing the group at 206 million. A forecast dividend* of 9.5p leaves them yielding a prospective
Trading under the Utility Warehouse brand, about half the company's turnover comes from fixed telephony, with a third from mobile. But energy is growing quickly and customer discounts increase when they sign up for more services.
• Midas verdict: Growth companies do not come cheap and Telecom plus shares trade at a heady 29 times forecast earnings per share*. However, the multiple does fall sharply on expectations for future years. Telecom plus has an interesting business model that should be capable of creating a much bigger business in the next few years. The share price has doubled over the past year, but has drifted lower from a high of 407 1/2p in January, so now looks a good time to buy.
cheers GF
goldfinger
- 29 Mar 2004 23:52
- 196 of 242
A lot of people are asking why the weakness in the price of TEP, well I for one dont think it is anything other than general market sentiment of a weak nature that we have seen over the past few weeks. When this one moves it tends to move in a big way either way.
Its certainly not a different company than it was 3 weeks back.
This is what Robbie Burns the Frequenttrader had to say about it today......
The Mail seems to be tipping my whole portfolio at the moment - they tipped Telecom Plus last week. Maybe it will be Vanco or Fenner at the weekend?
Talking of Fenner that's up a bit today and it slowly seems to be gathering a head of steam. If we can clear 105p, 120 looks on the cards.
Ashtenne continues to go higher as does Gyrus. Carrs Milling should report soon and that should lift the shares. AMEC looks strong.
Telecom Plus is suffering from weakness but it always does when there's not been news for a while, a statement is due soon and that should help lift the shares again.ENDS
A statement soon. Off the cuff Im not sure wether this is a trading statement or part year results, either way Im sure we will get very positive comments.
Stick in there.
cheers GF.
Tplus Guy
- 31 Mar 2004 17:19
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Charles buys in today!!
NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS AND CONNECTED PERSONS
1. Name of company
Telecom Plus PLC
2. Name of director
Charles Wigoder
3. Please state whether notification indicates that it is in respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest or in the case of an individual holder if it is a holding of that person's spouse or children under the age of 18 or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
In respect of 2 above
4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder, the number of shares held by each of them (if notified)
(a) Charles Wigoder 13,006,041
(b) Mrs Elizabeth Wigoder 142,500
(c) HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Limited 500,000
(d) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 1,500,000
Total 15,148,541
5. Please state whether notification relates to a person(s) connected with the director named in 2 above and identify the connected person(s)
As in 2 above
6. Please state the nature of the transaction. For PEP transactions please indicate whether general/single co PEP and if discretionary/non discretionary
Purchase
7. Number of shares / amount of stock acquired
60,000
8. Percentage of issued class
0.1%
9. Number of shares/amount of stock disposed -
10. Percentage of issued class -
11. Class of security
Ordinary Shares of 5p each
12. Price per share
50,000 @ 323p 10,000 @ 324p
13. Date of transaction
30 March 2004
14. Date company informed
30 March 2004
15. Total holding following this notification
(a) Charles Wigoder 13,006,041
(b) Mrs Elizabeth Wigoder 142,500
(c) HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Ltd 500,000
(d) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 1,500,000
(e) Jersey House (Developments) Limited 60,000
Total 15,208,541
16. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
(a) Charles Wigoder 21.14%
(b) Mrs Elizabeth Wigoder 0.23%
(c) HSBC Global Custody Nominee(UK)Ltd 0.81%
(d) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 2.44%
(e) Jersey House (Developments) Limited 0.10%
Total 24.72%
If a director has been granted options by the company please complete the following boxes.
17. Date of grant
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
20. Description of shares or debentures involved: class, number
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following this notification
23. Any additional information
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
B. Korel - 020 8955 5000
25. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
B. Korel
Date of Notification
31 March 2004
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission. The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or any such material.
SCHEDULE 11
NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS AND CONNECTED PERSONS
1. Name of company
Telecom Plus PLC
2. Name of director
Keith Stella
3. Please state whether notification indicates that it is in respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest or in the case of an individual holder if it is a holding of that person's spouse or children under the age of 18 or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
In respect of 2 above
4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder, the number of shares held by each of them (if notified)
(a) Keith Stella 40,000
(b) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 1,500,000
5. Please state whether notification relates to a person(s) connected with the director named in 2 above and identify the connected person(s)
As in 2 above
6. Please state the nature of the transaction. For PEP transactions please indicate whether general/single co PEP and if discretionary/non discretionary
Purchase
7. Number of shares / amount of stock acquired
3,500
8. Percentage of issued class
0.01%
9. Number of shares/amount of stock disposed -
10. Percentage of issued class -
11. Class of security
Ordinary Shares of 5p each
12. Price per share
323p
13. Date of transaction
30 March 2004
14. Date company informed
30 March 2004
15. Total holding following this notification
(a) Keith Stella 43,500
(b) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 1,500,000
16. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
(a) Keith Stella 0.07%
(b) Charles Wigoder Foundation (non-beneficial) 2.44%
If a director has been granted options by the company please complete the following boxes.
17. Date of grant
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
20. Description of shares or debentures involved: class, number
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following this notification
23. Any additional information
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
B. Korel - 020 8955 5000
25. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
B. Korel
Date of Notification
31 March 2004
Tplus Guy
- 02 Apr 2004 08:52
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Charles buys in around 60,000 shares and the price doesnt reflect..Whats goin on?? Results are out soon and are expected to do very well indeed..This is a great long term hold stock so why so many sells,,why has the price dropped so much??There was a sell signal given from Shares Mag,,and they reported that charles wants to sell..What a load of b----------s,surely the price hasnt reflected this stupid piece of advice??
Mark
rampage
- 02 Apr 2004 10:35
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Mark
For some time now you have been saying the results are out soon Do you know when?
The year end is March 31 so I wouldnt expect the results to be out before June or Iam wrong ?
rampage
- 02 Apr 2004 14:26
- 200 of 242
This is starting to look grim indeed !
Tplus Guy
- 02 Apr 2004 23:53
- 201 of 242
End of may my friend..This is a great top up opportunity..